Atos Jiu-Jitsu Explained

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Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Date Founded:	2008^[1]
Country:	US Brazil (until 2010)^[2]
Founder:	Ramon Lemos, Andre Galvão
Head:	Andre Galvão
Arts:	Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Grappling
Notable Pract:	see Notable members

Atos Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy and competition team started in 2008 by Ramon Lemos and Andre Galvão and headquartered in San Diego, California since 2010.

History

In October 2008, after the decline of Brasa Academy, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu team to which they both belonged, Ramon Lemos and André Galvão decided to form a competition team with a strong moral foundation based on their Christian faith.^[3] The word "Atos" is the Portuguese word for "acts" and is a reference the New Testament Acts of the Apostles. Atos Jiu-Jitsu was established in Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil before moving to California in 2010.^[2] The team led by multi-time world champion Galvão, quickly grew into one of the strongest teams in Jiu-Jitsu & submission grappling, winning quickly after its establishment 5 black belt World Jiu-Jitsu Championships and producing multiple champion athletes over the years.^[1]

Atos came in 5th place in the IBJJF Top 10 Academy Rankings for the 2021/2022 season.^[4] Atos Jiu-jitsu schools are present in over 20 countries worldwide.^[2]

Notable members

The first black belts to be promoted by Atos were brothers Rafael & Guilherme Mendes in 2008.^[1]

Atos current and former members include:^[2]

BJJ

• Lucas Barbosa
• Claudio Calasans
• Keenan Cornelius
• Ffion Davies
• Kaynan Duarte
• Mike Fowler
• Michael Liera Jr
• Josh Hinger^[5]
• Guilherme Mendes
• Rafael Mendes
• Luiza Monteiro
• Kade Ruotolo^[6]
• Tye Ruotolo^[7]
• Jonathan Torres^[8]
• Maggie Grindatti^[9]
• Andy Murasaki^[10]
• Ronaldo Junior^[11]

MMA

• Cris Cyborg
• Israel Adesanya^[12]
• Gilbert Burns
• Carlos Diego Ferreira
• Davi Ramos
  • Anderson Silva Cat Zingano^[13]

See also

• Brazilian jiu-jitsu
• Grappling

Notes and References

1. Web site: Atos Jiu Jitsu Academy History . BJJ Heroes – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News . 13 November 2012 .
2. Web site: History . Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ – Worlds Best BJJ Academy – San Diego CA . 9 December 2022 .
3. Web site: What You Need To Know About Atos BJJ . Jiu Jitsu Legacy . 21 December 2021 .
4. Web site: IBJJF Top 10 Academy Rankings for the 2021/2022 season. IBJJF .
5. Web site: Rogers . Kian . Josh Hinger Promoted To Third Degree BJJ Black Belt . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.
6. Web site: Rogers . Kian . Kade And Tye Ruotolo Promoted To BJJ Black Belt . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.
7. Web site: Jones . Phil . Ruotolo Brothers Both Promoted To Brown Belt . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.
8. Web site: de Souza . Diogo . JT Torres Promoted To Fourth Degree BJJ Black Belt . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.
9. Web site: Burne . Kathrine . Maggie Grindatti Joins ATOS . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.
10. Web site: Lindsey . Alex . Andy Murasaki Promoted To Black Belt By Andre Galvao . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.
11. Web site: Burne . Kathrine . Ronaldo Junior Promoted To First Degree BJJ Black Belt . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.
12. Web site: Rollo . Ian . Israel Adesanya Awarded BJJ Purple Belt By Andre Galvao . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.
13. Web site: Rollo . Ian . Watch Josh Hinger Break Finger Training With Cat Zingano . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.