Organization
Atos
Overview
Atos Jiu-Jitsu is a globally recognized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliation network and competitive team founded in 2008 by Andre Galvao and Ramon Lemos. The organization emphasizes technical innovation and competition performance within both gi and no-gi grappling, and it has expanded through a network of affiliated academies across multiple regions.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Common name Atos
Organization type Academy affiliation and team network
Founded 2008
Founder
- Andre Galvao
- Ramon Lemos
Headquarters (current) San Diego, California, USA
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Distributed network of affiliated academies adopting the Atos curriculum, team identity, and training philosophy.
Gym independence Affiliated gyms operate as independent businesses while aligning with Atos technical approaches and competitive orientation.
Branding / naming conventions Affiliates often include Atos in the gym name, though naming varies by location.
Instruction / curriculum Shared technical frameworks and training standards with instructor exchange among affiliates.
Typical affiliation signals Use of Atos team designation in competition registration, gym branding, and public team listings.
Affiliated Gyms
Competitive Presence
Primary competitive ecosystem Major Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition circuits and no-gi grappling events.
Ruleset fit Aligned with competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rulesets; not a governing body.
Athlete representation Affiliates register competitors under the Atos team designation, sometimes with local gym naming.
Footprint
Global footprint Affiliated academies across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Discover affiliated gyms Affiliation appears at the gym level within city and gym profiles when available.
Relationships
Related organization types
- Competition organizations
- Gyms (affiliates)
- Coaches (team-linked instructors)