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.
Scared you’ll never be good enough?
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Ever thought “I’m too old for this” or “I’m not in good enough shape” or even “I’ll never catch up with the others”... Let me stop you – Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone I’ve seen people from all walks of life step onto the mats:
Here’s the thing… You just need to find a style of Jiu-Jitsu that works for you and your body – remember, this is a martial art… Eventually everyone finds a different way to express themselves (and dominate their training partners 💪🏽) You can grow in this art no matter what your age or fitness levelI… It’s not about being the fastest or strongest – it’s about technique, strategy and persistence. Think about what your life could look like a year from now: More confidence every time you step on the mats… A sharper mind and stronger body… Maybe even a new belt around your waist 😉 All of that is within reach – but only once you start building it mindfully. Oss, Andre Galvao |
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.
Did you catch my latest podcast episode? In this deep dive, I’m sharing things I’ve never revealed before: What my toughest losses taught me about becoming a champion The mindset shift that turns training “losses” into valuable lessons Why taking risks is essential for growth (and how to overcome your fear of failure) My 48-hour rule for handling defeat and bouncing back stronger How perseverance – not talent – is the true key to success in Jiu-Jitsu… And life! The leadership lessons I’ve...
Ever notice how the best guard passers make it look effortless? That’s exactly what this week’s series is about: Efficient guard passing that works at the highest level. Professor Rolando Samson just dropped a new collection that breaks down: The leg drag (with crucial drilling details) A precise shin slice that's hard to stop My favorite duck under pass How to take the back from Headquarters (plus smash passing secrets) No fancy moves. No complicated setups. Just clean, effective passing...
After Kade’s incredible MMA debut at the weekend, I want to share something special with you... A podcast I recorded with Kade and Tye when they were just 18-year-old brown belts. But their story starts way before that… Did you know they started training at just 3 years old? A few weeks later, they won their first tournament. That’s the Ruotolo way – no waiting around 💪🏽 Born in Maui but raised in Huntington Beach, these twins have been pushing the limits of Jiu-Jitsu since day one. In this...