A month into my bjj journey and this just changed the way I’ll think about “bad” developments in my guard. Got your leg? Create another problem with another limb. Love it, thx!
I love your lessons professor. As a beginner white belt, whenever I feel a little intimidated before going to BJJ class I watch your lessons to remind myself how gentle and clever this sport actually is. Keep up the great work! Thank you!
That was so good I appreciate that teaching. I started jujitsu beginning of this year 2022, late in my age mid 40s. I really wish I would’ve learned about jujitsu, and how fun it is years ago. But here I am starting something new, and I have my first tournaments scheduled in three weeks. I’ve been working diligently To avoid passing my guard. But these tips that you gave today, are new to my knowledge and I can hardly wait to go train tonight and work those out. Thank you
I did a seminar with John Will in the late 90's. I was amazed at his ability to control what I thought were highly skilled black belts from other styles, including myself. As his warm up for the seminar he would invite anyone to join him on the mat in the centre of the hall for all to see and within a minute he would have had that person tapping, mostly within seconds. He was my first introduction to BJJ. Is he still training?
@@TheGrapplingAcademy i travel to Adelaide for work from time to time and am wondering if you have schools around Adelaide. I see you have schools down south victor harbor but that’s a long way from where my business is located. Also, are you open to visiting students from other schools. I train with Galeb Brothers on the Gold Coast
Hey Coach Tom, I want to say Thanks for consistently uploading awesome content. I really appreciate what you're doing for the community. All the best from the UK.
A brilliant video. This is what really helped my bjj, concept training rather than individual moves. When you start to learn why you do X and not just what it really makes massive inroads in your development.
Excellent stuff Professor. I especially like the thinking behind this. The more I've been training, the more sense this all makes. I've found myself doing as you instructed. At first, only when I was having one of those "in the zone rolls", but now, a lot more often. This advice will solidify my game even more. Many thanks as always... I'm a two stripe white belt these days with a third hopefully not too far off 😀
love the videos man. started BJJ 3 months ago and have been working my guard a lot lately and struggling with when they pass and get into side control but still grinding and learning each day
I really gotta make loops of these so I can replay them at my class, really hard to remember when you watch them at home then go to class expecting to practice it haha
Hey Coach Tom, can you make a video showing defense to the baseball bat choke with lapel when you're in bottom side control? Thank you for the amazing videos!
What are your thoughts on rolls or training habits in general where you get one chance to avoid side control but 4 minutes to suffer under it? Prevention over cure is fine, but a different mentality is needed if you actually want to focus on one over the other. I'd get a strange look if I asked my training partner to go back and try to get side control again. It would be like I was denying him his reward, but in reality we'd both be getting better.
That's like a positional control game we play: pass guard, get side control you win, start over right away. Do that for 3-5 minutes, then switch positions with your partner.
@@brettmurray597 We sometimes do that but not enough for a guy like me. I live inside mounts, back attacks, side controls, you name it, one false move away from being subbed.
You are not just black belt in Bjj.
You are also black belt in explaining BJJ.
Awesome video
"Not meant to get out of side control"..so good
In this video there are fifteen hours of lesson , Great as ever prof tom
Great video. Focusing on concepts rather than individual techniques makes BJJ seem a lot simpler.
Best way to learn in my opinion, at least for me.
Spot on man!!
A month into my bjj journey and this just changed the way I’ll think about “bad” developments in my guard. Got your leg? Create another problem with another limb. Love it, thx!
I love your lessons professor. As a beginner white belt, whenever I feel a little intimidated before going to BJJ class I watch your lessons to remind myself how gentle and clever this sport actually is. Keep up the great work! Thank you!
I needed this vid to watch. and will watch over and over. Just as a reminder. Thanks again
Your videos are the best jiu jitsu instructional videos I've found on UA-cam. Thank you for this!
Thanks Prof for teaching this fundamental lesson
Coach you're underrated
This is it! This needs to be on everyone’s fundamentals watch list.
Awesome video! Love your channel and techniques! Thank you!
I'm a 4 stripe white belt. When I learned to let my guard break on my terms like you mentioned in this video,...my mind was blown.
5:39 recovery 8:14
That was so good I appreciate that teaching. I started jujitsu beginning of this year 2022, late in my age mid 40s. I really wish I would’ve learned about jujitsu, and how fun it is years ago. But here I am starting something new, and I have my first tournaments scheduled in three weeks. I’ve been working diligently To avoid passing my guard. But these tips that you gave today, are new to my knowledge and I can hardly wait to go train tonight and work those out. Thank you
Good luck Rachelle! Have fun on those mats and enjoy every second of your journey!
Thanks and congrats on your Blackbelt
Every video is a banger! thanks prof Tom
I did a seminar with John Will in the late 90's. I was amazed at his ability to control what I thought were highly skilled black belts from other styles, including myself. As his warm up for the seminar he would invite anyone to join him on the mat in the centre of the hall for all to see and within a minute he would have had that person tapping, mostly within seconds. He was my first introduction to BJJ. Is he still training?
Yes I still head up John Wills association in South Australia!
@@TheGrapplingAcademy i travel to Adelaide for work from time to time and am wondering if you have schools around Adelaide. I see you have schools down south victor harbor but that’s a long way from where my business is located. Also, are you open to visiting students from other schools. I train with Galeb Brothers on the Gold Coast
This one really resonated with me. thank you!
Thanks a lot for the technics and most importat for all the explanation.
Hey Coach Tom, I want to say Thanks for consistently uploading awesome content. I really appreciate what you're doing for the community. All the best from the UK.
Thanks David, my pleasure to help others' journies just like others helped mine! (-: Tom Davey
A brilliant video. This is what really helped my bjj, concept training rather than individual moves. When you start to learn why you do X and not just what it really makes massive inroads in your development.
great teaching!
Excellent stuff Professor. I especially like the thinking behind this. The more I've been training, the more sense this all makes. I've found myself doing as you instructed. At first, only when I was having one of those "in the zone rolls", but now, a lot more often. This advice will solidify my game even more. Many thanks as always... I'm a two stripe white belt these days with a third hopefully not too far off 😀
MAGNIFICIENT AS USUAL. OSS
Honest talking coach Tom. Thanks
love the videos man. started BJJ 3 months ago and have been working my guard a lot lately and struggling with when they pass and get into side control but still grinding and learning each day
Coach Tom is amazing! You found a great channel! Watch all his videos!
Such good stuff, I watched it twice in a row to not miss anything. Thank you professor Tom!
Your best vid yet imo! Spoken beautifully I understood every bit of this vid! Light globe went off!
Class bro
Thanks coach. I look forward to watching your channel grow!
Absolute brilliant video Tom.!!!
Thank you professor, you're deep understanding of jiu jitsu really improved my game, I like how you focus on concepts more than just one technique
My pleasure to help others' journey in jiu jitsu (-: Tom Davey
Great perspective from a great coach. Thanks for the post Coach Tom.
I needed this
words sound straight forward but contain a lot of in depth concepts
Outstanding as always TOM! Can’t wait till you come to Alabama
Id love to do a seminar in Alabama some day. (-: Professor Tom Davey
Plz come to Alabama. I need some professor tom in mah life
I often hear "God" when he says Guard 😊
Yeah us Aussies drop the ‘r’. Americans pronounce the ‘o’ like an ‘a’.
Great movie and fine tips. Cheers from Brazil
I really gotta make loops of these so I can replay them at my class, really hard to remember when you watch them at home then go to class expecting to practice it haha
Great content Coach, will definitely try to apply even though I am new to the sport, but love it and want to learn. Thanks!
Great video!!
👍Great info, as always.
Hey Coach Tom, can you make a video showing defense to the baseball bat choke with lapel when you're in bottom side control? Thank you for the amazing videos!
oh baby bridge if everything its last resort
Love these vids
Good stuff! I wish someone would have told me this before. lol
👍#1 Awsemoe vid as usual Professor
Freaking Mind Blown!!!!!!!
👍Great video!
Wowwwww
Hi,
Could you please show how to hold down mount.
Because I am getting rolled most times.
Check for my videos on this topic on ym channel ! (-: Tom Davey
I find I keep getting one leg stabled down and my sleeves pinned against me or beside my head
just don't give underhooks and keep 1 shoulder off the mat. done.
Guys. Did you know?? Jiujitsu works!
useless for me
Concepts are so much better for me than detailed techniques; as vital as those are too
fantastic video, this will really help my guard!
I needed this
What are your thoughts on rolls or training habits in general where you get one chance to avoid side control but 4 minutes to suffer under it? Prevention over cure is fine, but a different mentality is needed if you actually want to focus on one over the other. I'd get a strange look if I asked my training partner to go back and try to get side control again. It would be like I was denying him his reward, but in reality we'd both be getting better.
That's like a positional control game we play: pass guard, get side control you win, start over right away. Do that for 3-5 minutes, then switch positions with your partner.
@@brettmurray597 We sometimes do that but not enough for a guy like me. I live inside mounts, back attacks, side controls, you name it, one false move away from being subbed.
@@BlairLSK For real, I mostly roll with my instructor, everything is a trap...
Yes I encourage my students to do a lot of wall drills. Guard passing and prevention dictates 90% of the outcome ion my mind. (-: Tom Davey
Thank you, great video.
Love this video. Prevention