In recent weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about Atos and what it means.
I wanted to write a short manifesto – to get my thoughts down in writing and to share them with you guys.
You see, I originally chose the name Atos because it’s the Portuguese word for “Acts” which specifically references the “Book of Acts” in the Bible:
“God can do amazing things through ordinary people, when He empowers them through His Spirit.”
Of course, my Faith will always be tied together with my life’s work.
But I’ve also realized in recent weeks that Atos has become more than just our academy…
More than our affiliates…
More than our online platform….
It’s become an entire system of Jiu-Jitsu that I started developing throughout my career as a 15X World Champion…
A system that, over time, I’ve learned to break down and share with my training partners…
A system that consistently builds world champions, such as Kaynan Duarte, Rafaela Guedes, Lucas Barbosa, the Ruotolo bros, Sarah and Angelica Galvao, Andy Murasaki… (among SO many others.)
So while I’m not claiming that our style of Jiu-Jitsu or the fundamentals of the sport are different from any other form of modern Jiu-Jitsu…
I believe that our system is more advanced and developed than most other schools.
This “manifesto” began to form in my head over the last year.
I began holding weekly meetings with the professors and coaches at HQ to outline the week’s training.
I’ve also been working closely with my team at Atos BJJ On Demand to also reflect this systematized approach on our online platform.
And while we’re still working on ways to transmit and teach the Atos system of Jiu-Jitsu, we’re getting closer and closer to this goal.
Because ultimately, I believe that the whole Jiu-Jitsu world can benefit from the knowledge we have to offer and our systematized approach.
Not just for competitors, but for everyone who loves this beautiful sport.
Because the Atos system was built through years of experience, testing and faith…
“God can do amazing things through ordinary people, when He empowers them through His Spirit.”
This is the mission I’ve been given by God.
To innovate Jiu-Jitsu.
And transform lives.
God bless,
Andre
Andre Galvao
Atos Jiu-Jitsu Head Coach
Jiu-Jitsu Hall Of Fame Member
