Passing with Pressure


A few days ago we published our latest weekly series:

Passing with Pressure

Inside you’ll learn:

  • The best concepts for pressure passing (broken down into 3 lessons)
  • The foundations of the side smash pass
  • My battle-tested details for passing with pressure
  • How to smash through your opponent’s half guard
  • …and MUCH more.

The first video from this mini-masterclass on pressure passing is available to EVERYONE.

>> Click here to start watching NOW <<

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Andre Galvao
Atos Jiu-Jitsu Head Coach
Jiu-Jitsu Hall Of Fame Member

Hey guys! I'm Andre Galvao, 15X Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt World Champion and Head Coach at Atos BJJ

My mission is to teach Jiu-Jitsu to students across the world. That's why I created Atos BJJ On Demand - to give everyone access to the secrets that kept me at the top level of competitive Jiu-Jitsu for 20 years. Join my mailing list to keep up-to-date with tips on improving your Jiu-Jitsu, competition highlights from Atos athletes and highlights from our website.

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