Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ

Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ is one of the defining academies in San Diego’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene and the home base of André Galvão. Atos was founded in 2008 by Galvão and Ramon Lemos, and the San Diego headquarters opened in 2010. The team has since become one of the sport’s major competition programs; in Let’s Roll’s 2026 Power Index, Atos ranks #3 overall, with its championship score the strongest part of its current profile. The academy’s own history also ties Atos to generations of elite competitors across gi, no-gi and submission grappling. That competitive pedigree is visible without making the academy exclusively a room for professionals. Adults can train gi and no-gi, newer students have beginner-focused options, women have dedicated training, and kids and teens are separated into their own programs. Open mat adds extra live rounds outside coached classes. For visitors, the currently listed drop-in is $60 and open mat is listed at $25. The Mercury Street facility is in Kearny Mesa, one of the densest pockets of jiu jitsu in San Diego. Atos HQ is a particularly strong fit for grapplers who want regular exposure to a serious competition environment while still having structured entry points for hobbyists and newer students. The chance to train at the headquarters of a top-three Power Index team—and in an academy still closely identified with André Galvão—gives this location a different feel from a typical affiliate. Families, women, visiting grapplers and competitors can all find a defined place in the program, but the clearest reason to choose Atos is access to the depth and culture of a globally recognized competition team.

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