Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Atos Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy and team started in 2008 by Ramon Lemos and Andre Galvão with its current headquarters in San Diego, California. Atos is one of the most dominant teams in BJJ's competition.
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| Date founded | 2008[1] |
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| Country of origin | US Brazil (until 2010)[2] |
| Founder | Ramon Lemos, Andre Galvão |
| Current head | Andre Galvão |
| Arts taught | Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Grappling |
| Practitioners | see Notable members |
| Official website | www |
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.[3] 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 (Gi and No-Gi) ADCC & IBJJF Hall Of Fame Member 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]
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See also
References
- "Atos Jiu Jitsu Academy History". BJJ Heroes – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News. 13 November 2012.
- "History". Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ – Worlds Best BJJ Academy – San Diego CA. 9 December 2022.
- "What You Need To Know About Atos BJJ". Jiu Jitsu Legacy. 21 December 2021.
- "IBJJF Top 10 Academy Rankings for the 2021/2022 season". IBJJF.