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Atos gyms

Atos is a competition-focused BJJ team founded in Brazil in 2008 and based in San Diego since 2010. 4 Atos academies in 4 cities are listed below, ordered by our editorial rank.

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Atos was founded in October 2008 in Rio Claro, São Paulo, by Ramon Lemos and André Galvão. The team moved its base to San Diego in 2010 and grew into one of the strongest competition teams of the 2010s, with academies in more than 20 countries.

Competition record

Brothers Rafael and Guilherme Mendes were the first black belts promoted under Atos, in 2008, and became multiple world champions. Atos won the adult male team title at the IBJJF World Championship in 2017 and 2018.

Before you visit

Atos went through leadership changes in 2026, and some academies left the team. Confirm a school's current affiliation, schedule and trial policy with the gym directly.

Atos in United States (3)

  1. 3Atos Jiu-Jitsu HeadquartersSan Diego, California, United States · AtosSan Diego headquarters of Atos, a modern competition powerhouse in gi and no-gi.
  2. 84Atos Los AngelesLos Angeles, California, United States · AtosLos Angeles Atos affiliate connected to one of modern BJJ’s strongest competition brands.
  3. 89Atos AustinAustin, Texas, United States · AtosOfficial Atos affiliate on Bee Caves Rd, west of Austin, led by Professor Guilherme Campos. Kids from age 3 in four age bands, teens, fundamentals and adults.

Atos in Brazil (1)

  1. 24Atos RioRio de Janeiro, Brazil · AtosBrazilian Atos affiliate representing the team’s competition identity outside San Diego HQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded Atos Jiu-Jitsu?

Ramon Lemos and André Galvão founded Atos in October 2008 in Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil. The team moved its base to San Diego in 2010.

Is my local Atos gym still part of the team?

Check with the gym. Atos went through leadership changes in 2026 and some academies left the team, so affiliations listed on any directory can be out of date.