Keenan Cornelius narrates his ideas live during 40 minutes of sparring

keenanonline.com/

[@TheArtofGuitar]

I'm gonna do this even when I'm losing. "Okay now he passed my guard and now he's got side control. Okay now he's mounted and is choking me. Goodnight!"

[@AlienWebguy]

lol just self-esteem recover in real time "you may have passed my guard but I can still play Erotomania..."

[@GirthGod]

Lmao, this killed me bro

[@cyc6016]

genius

[@kentonstout4655]

Hahaha literally laughed out loud

[@scrmnthn5233]

it's so weird catching you here

[@lb8313]

It's like watching a Bob Ross PBS painting video.... "And over here, we're just going to put a nice happy Triangle, maybe a knee-on-belly. And then, over here, we'll have a fluffy cross collar choke. There it is. Nice. Just a happy little choke."

[@stef7007]

lmfao this is so accurate

[@MarcTrottier22]

Right?! Hahaha. "Just a little bit of blue-belt. Just a liiiiiiitle bit of blue-belt."

[@shoukisaragi4872]

Yo I loved that show :)

[@devitomichael]

Ha ha, haven’t watched the entire video yet but that Blue who’s submitted @ 10:24 is pretty good...

[@devitomichael]

Ha ha @ 30:10 “...if done right no defend...”

[@bodhitree33]

Imagine a street fight with Keenan and he's just happily narrating the whole thing whilst your soul is slowly stolen from you.

[@hashimashram]

Just slowly get strangled knowing you have know control over what he’s doing.

[@mosshark]

I "threatened" to shoot a double leg on him if I see him in the street.. we'll see what happens

[@bradleicester1698]

Until your friend runs over and kicks him in the head whilst he street fights you on the floor.

[@hashimashram]

House of Fortnite he could strangle you really fast standing up

[@hashimashram]

House of Fortnite and me too

[@AveryBlueRemix]

Imagine being a 50 something year old woman and on your second day of BJJ this dude shows up.

[@MurkedStat]

Hahhahhahahhahhaahhhhahahahhaa

[@Rudabaugh]

Keenan must have been off that day, almost immediately the white belt nearly got an armbar on him. She's got great potential hanging with high level blackbelts like that.

[@lobsterairsoft499]

Dave Rudabaugh he was going sooooo easy the whole time

[@embusti]

how does she have a strip

[@danielstrother2494]

And then he called her a he. Lol

[@Arcadianx98]

After watching this I've decided to promote myself to purple belt.

[@tommym321]

Hey! Congratulations on your promotion

[@joshuaericgaringanao7257]

Congratulations man another 2 hours of watching KC's videos and you're gonna be a black belt don't give up

[@mauriciou]

Oss !

[@kykep]

Way overdue, especially if you watched at least one of the lapel encyclopedia dvd!

[@sharaudramey9336]

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[@mygirlshair884]

must be creepy hearing someone narrating your demise.

[@nawraskhalil2712]

Very anime-esque ain't it?

[@MoebiusUK]

Yes .. ask Donald Trump

[@kykep]

I do it constantly with my students and they learn really fast and do not repeat often same mistakes.

[@GoatMeal66]

38:14 Just look at his face

[@juntjoonunya9216]

Lol yeah. I'd start doing it back, but failing to deliver

[@Michael-xb5zq]

Imagine if he just suplexed alice lol

[@UserName-ii1ce]

John cena theme plays

[@karthikayanagaraj305]

Imagine if Alice suplexed him 😐

[@brandontodd14]

@@karthikayanagaraj305 He finally found the hidden Judo master lol

[@DrummerRF]

I have your sense of humor. He really helped her well though. Made her tap into self defense mode and try stuff

[@prodakita]

so i see my opponent is very light on the feet, so im going to grab their collar, and suplex them to their demise. now i lock the arm bar, and thats it.

[@LucasKingPiano]

I dream to get to a level where I can say "next" after each roll.

[@jsealejandro06]

Is not that much. If you fight new guys and have a little cardio you can do that. I've done that in class and I suck at bjj haha.

[@randomtiger8406]

Hey we meet again. I love your music and I love that you roll.

[@LucasKingPiano]

@@jsealejandro06 You can do it on your first day without cardio too if you want to...

[@LucasKingPiano]

@@randomtiger8406 Thank you!

[@justsomeguy6545]

Just say it anyways what’s the coach going to do

[@jasonhester1294]

KC's rep precedes him as a world class JJ player and I have seen him demonstrate his skill on numerous occasions but I am even more impressed by his interactions with these students of varying levels of experience. Kudos to you Mr. Cornelius. You seem like a really class act. Best of luck to you.

[@PauloBerni699]

Jason Hester Class act alright!

[@dsimon33871]

Jason
Takes a great teacher to have that type of interaction and to work on the same thing from many different levels.

[@jedsanford7879]

ikr hes such a sweet and wholesome guy

[@pablopantaleon1499]

Imagine a white belt narrates what he’s doing too
Keenan: I’m gonna hold your lapel
White: I’m gonna spazz for 15 seconds

[@shadowfall2011]

I really liked this comment lol.

[@asvilesgmailacct5091]

I'm trying sooooo hard not to be that white belt XD

[@jesuschristislord7754]

Spazz lol

[@sleepy2039]

Live narration against different style training partners is next level teaching

[@JustJohnIta]

So are we all just gonna skip over the amazing job the camera man did?

[@ThisSentenceIsFalse]

It's like playing chess and telling your partner what your moves are going to be. They know what you're going to do, but they can't stop it. That's boss.

[@kirklandau2826]

Well it's not like he narrated every single little detail of everything, which would be impossible. And often he says what his move is right after he did it or simultaneously. But the analogy still partly applies, somewhat. It's a matter of the difference between knowing what the moves are, versus knowing what they entail, *why* they are done, the ultimate purpose and strategy behind the moves. The people Keenan is rolling with don't understand Jiu-Jitsu on the level that Keenan does, so he can tell them some information on what he's doing but they can't quite deduce his next moves or figure out a foil or counter to his plans because they don't fully grasp what his overall plans are. Sometimes they do foil parts of his plans by defending some aspect of what he's doing. Sometimes him announcing what he was attempting was indeed the cause of that. But like a chess grandmaster, Keenan was confident that he has alternative ways around their defenses, or counters to their counters. He even intentionally plays off of that at times - baits his opponent to defend a move that he's announcing, and then uses that anticipated defense as part of his plan to get them into even deeper trouble. Sometimes it's all part of his master plan. Other times his plans get foiled but his mastery of BJJ is such that he can instantly devise new plans on the spot.

[@trple2]

Well, it´s like being a pro basketball player playing with retired people and amateurs.

[@elv3a424]

Well in chess you do know what your opponents moves are. You have the same information as your opponent.

[@arthurisa7517]

the other players dont know how to respond physically ; they dont have the arsenal of moves

[@Starrthekid]

The fact that he has the stamina to talk while rolling is baffling

[@Nick-fh9gy]

Keenan, world class competitor....world class character/person!!!

[@danielcalvi500]

totally agree!

[@3712337]

My brother, you’ve got such an amazing and humble attitude with students. Many are blessed with the skills, but few honor it and represent it with as much respect. I hope we can train together someday, I would learn a lot. A felllow BB.

[@dapras]

Agreed man not many teachers even training partners give that much respect on the mat. Love this

[@MrMuslimGuy]

I love how Keenan treated Alice! Class!

[@FlockNFroth]

I feel like “Look at the base on Braaaad” didn’t get enough credit. 😂

[@laelmilum6433]

They probably just didn't get the reference.

[@DonRoyalX]

I don’t get it at alllllllll

[@mikebasketball11]

DONRoyal pulp fiction reference “check out the big brains on Braaaad!”

[@brandontodd14]

@@mikebasketball11 Lol it's Brett in the film though

[@kaptenmemo]

The sparring matchup I'm most impressed by is the one he did with the older female white belt. It's just a super basic thing to teach but to take that time to educate not only the video audience but also someone without any outstanding athletic ability and guide them through a couple of basic technique while there is a line waiting to grapple with you speaks of the character of the man. Really impressive

[@Rbugland]

Alice was incredible. Great job !

[@boxings1]

Richard Bugland Incredible!

[@jonathanth45]

Literally saw this right after watching Alice and was about to comment! Crazy. Go ALICE!

[@matthewreynolds2531]

alice wants to meet some nice fit young boys

[@joeyzig]

This is the best tutorial type video that I have ever seen. And I have been training for over 9 years now. I don't think I have ever seen anyone verbally explain what they were doing while rolling.
This is on a lower/beginner level, but you should do more intermediate and advanced tutorial the same way!
This is amazing Keenan, more please!!

[@joeyzig]

Oh, and the single leg counter to omoplata at 33:58 was beautiful. Roll through to counter the single leg attempt, attack the triangle, miss the triangle and hit the omoplata. Gorgeous, bravo.

[@DeadyetAlive1]

Probably the best jiu jitsu video I’ve ever watched!!! More of this!!!

[@rioghnacholeary170]

Brilliant instruction and you have such a nice way about you when you interact with the different students - so focused on meeting them at their level and providing them with a good learning experience. No ego or bravado. You seem like a great teacher and all round good person doing something positive in the world! Keep doing you on matter what!

[@golddee2040]

Hahahahaha. "On one of these bumps, I'm going to throw the choke on." Hahahaha just telling you how he is about to destroy you and you still walk right into it hahaha.

[@JimDarkmagicThe4th]

Mindgames

[@marlonscloud]

Is that Mike Mentzer?

[@golddee2040]

​@@marlonscloud correct

[@mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274]

Stop saying 'destroying' ego isn't around this area, leave that shit away from combat sports boxing or mma

[@harryodendaal345]

@@mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274 DESTROYED

[@haha-px5xp]

I learned a damn lot from KC's long-ass sparring videos. Thank you man!

[@MomMakesStuff]

I rolled with Cobrinha at a seminar once, and he basically narrated the whole thing like this while he was climbing on me like a jungle gym. It was hilarious and informative and absolutely delightful.

[@andrewdennehy9458]

Alice's face at 12:40 captures perfectly how I feel when rolling.

[@y0sHtHem0sH]

😂😂

[@yourmackdaddy9395]

0_0

[@bartonagscotland]

One of the most informative BJJ videos I've seen. I truly appreciate the "real time" narration of strategy, and improvisation detail. MORE PLEASE!!!

[@Gyrant]

Love how by the end nobody else is rolling they're all just watching.

[@tick88]

This is amazing. How could anyone not appreciate the amount of education given out here?

[@Jiu-JitsuDisciple-id1ok]

So willing to share everything. EVERY LITTLE DETAIL..gotta love it. Keenan is pure class.

[@cccowboy2576]

The most educational BBJ sparring video ever... Students can learn so fast watching this kind of videos... Many thanks, KC!

[@northridgefield]

Takes a real jiu-jitsu artist to be so open and ready to share, not just techniques but commentary to describe it. Respeito Keenan.

[@PauloBerni699]

I greatly appreciate this improvisational, action-reaction based teaching presentation much more than a static, conceptual or specific technical lesson. I like what Keenan said about caging the hips. I do this a lot and don’t feel the need to pressure punish everyone on bottom for no reason. Great video. Thank you!

[@elijahmartinez5923]

Ah man such a high level of skill, incredible video. Much thanks mr Cornelius.

[@The_YouTube_Critic]

This is really awesome. I've already watched through twice. Just so many details. Thank you for doing this, and thank you to all the students that agree'd to do it with you.

[@nbme-answers]

Keenan is jiu jitsu's most outstanding citizen, its most good-natured competitor and, without doubt, its most generous instructor. He's much more than a fighter, much more than a brute. I think he understands jiu jitsu at an entirely different level. Not as a fighting art -- though that is certainly a facet of what it is -- but as a healing art, a celebration, and a communion of friends. We appreciate you, KC!! 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@rdeloges7957]

well said.

[@djsquirtnasty9534]

Jesus dude did you just beat off while writing that one handed?

[@johnhall87]

@@djsquirtnasty9534 with a lubed lapel

[@dragos8839]

@@djsquirtnasty9534 indeed that was a massive jerk off

[@nicholasvalachovic6964]

At 11:18, “whatever you gotta do, fighting for your life” she was about to hit him with a spinning back elbow

[@SgtPrice1000]

This was a very entertaining watch lol. I'm no martial artist but I've always been fascinated by videos like these. It's awesome to hear the experts explain how they do it.

[@andrewrankin1921]

“Look at the base on Brad” lmao how was he able to think of a joke/reference that good while rolling

[@mauricioleonruiz6109]

Man I've been a blue belt for a year and have learned a lot from youtube but this is probably one of the most educationally complete videos I have seen. Even though take downs were not the highlight of the video this reflects how great you are at teaching.. thanks for the content

[@menace1tb]

This video teaches so much to so many. An awesome change to what we normally get to see thank you!

[@Payton77]

I’m a month into my journey. This has been the single most valuable video I’ve found yet.
Thank you for this.

[@brabhamfreaman166]

Keenan's part camel - one sip of water through whole cool roll with headf&£# narration!

[@golddee2040]

hydrate before you start and take a bit of sodium. Add creatine and potassium and you'll be a fucking ship of the desert yourself. Can go 10 full hard rounds with no water.

[@FreekFreeksma]

@@golddee2040 Ship of the desert lmao

[@snooganz430]

This is amazing. This should be a requirement for every white belt to watch. He talks about what his thought process is throughout his entire roll on what you should look for and what to do if you are stuck in a situation. I would love to see more of this.

[@johngotti9479]

real talk.. keenan is the best teacher ever... a true humble man... .he is the greatest role model for jiu jitsu.

[@sebbe4717]

that wristlock-switch was pure magic, I literally cried.

[@sebbe4717]

like when you cry to a really emotional song

[@svndr4gon]

bookmarking 8:50 b/c this is how to stop the way I always lose in the bottom of the half guard. You're the man for this.

[@cdoon9596]

Is there a name for this sweep? I still don't fully understand how he done that.

[@orgANGmo]

Let's hope no one from my gym watches this video. I'm going to try that half guard sweep every chance I get.

[@muhammadsaeed7045]

Same here. Exactly my thoughts when I saw that one :D

[@turdfurgison97]

could you give me the time on that sweep?

[@orgANGmo]

@@turdfurgison97 it starts at 8:25 with the explanation.

[@turdfurgison97]

Thanks

[@leglocksdontwork4243]

I needed that sweep before my competition last week!! 😁

[@LarsAndersenFrihed]

Keenan is such a good guy. I learned a lot!

[@smashleyscott8272]

It's awesome that Keenan is praising those he rolls with.

[@ayoubmerzak1733]

This video is so underrated!! This is GOLD for jiu-jutsu beginners. Thank you Sir.

[@flclbeans]

Omg, YES! I was waiting for this since the clip and poll you put on IG!! You’ve been one of my instructors for a long time now and yet we’ve never met. Lmao Thank you for sharing things like this with us. Thanks for putting your ideas out there and helping everyone get better - and if not better, then inspired.
Really wanna go to class after watching this. Haha

[@mouthguardcomic]

This was so awesome to watch! You often have to watch a video over and over again to figure out moves and what someone is doing. KC explaining it provides the big picture. Great stuff!

[@JiuJitsuStuTru]

Our leader, the king of memes, with new innovations to the teaching methods every week.

[@KrisTheCoach]

literally never done or watched JJ but I feel like I'm learning a lot by watching this man.

[@rockthisway07]

Amazing video Keenan! Played back several times. Keep it coming!

[@seanpatrick2889]

This is one of my favorite BJJ videos. Been training only a little over a year and getting to see your thought process is super interesting and helpful. Thank you!

[@kannankichu1997]

This is the best thing ever. Great respect for you man. Great way of teaching.

[@lauca6969]

This is fantastic. Gives insight into his game.

[@tgood8400]

That Ezekiel to expose the elbow was next level, genius

[@leglocksdontwork4243]

Tgood i do nothing else when I’m in full mount, works also great in nogi

[@wonderaway9949]

Keenan should do more of this video. It's really different, funny and super helpful. Ur awesome keenan.
From, Malaysia

[@giacdeg]

Keenan has to be the best teacher ever. I love the way he went easy on and taught the brand new white belt lady.

[@anderslarsen4100]

You need to do more of this live stuff. Really informative.

[@link30222]

I feel like I'm watching an Animé where they're always like NOW"S MY CHANCE IF I HIT THEM WITH THE KI MANUEVER!

[@kirklandau2826]

Even then it's usually internal monologue, not actually voiced out loud to their opponent

[@Crisniper]

KC is just amazing ! He's so humble , teaching and patient with his act, marks of a trully great caracter, not just amazing physical ability. I learned so much just from watching his videos. Ty for everything and I hope you know you are something special. Keep doing your thing !

[@Calwinn]

This is definitely one of your best videos that will have people coming back year after year.

[@jessefreer7849]

Brother, more of this narration rolling ! It's incredible !

[@gvollert]

Keenan is such a great sport, especially with Alice

[@guy9146]

garry v# she catfished him. Notice she was the only one that didn’t get tapped.😉

[@kirklandau2826]

It would've been kinda funny though if he just went all out on Alice and ragdolled her and then choked her out in less than 30 seconds like it was a competition

[@Músicotentante]

Awesome Teacher. Best way to teach your students is fighting them. Lots of respect!!👏👏

[@dcano86]

The narrating was awesome. I like how you gave everyone an opportunity to roll. Love all your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@remycris2108]

wow in the first five minutes ive been numerous game changing techniques. this is amazing

[@BootyBot]

I can't imagine how skilled you have to be to be able to put a clinic on people while telling them exactly what you're going to do

[@joef.7609]

11:21 Legit respect for allowing people to build that self confidence in progression though action. Keenan thank you for sharing your talents with the world. Much respect for your hard work and dedication you put in the time offline.

[@HopeUnveiled]

I have watched this video 4 or 5 times entirely and while making notes to test things on my gym. Its a priceless video.

[@ultimatepandaman3966]

I like how he told the blue belt in what way he's planning on defeating him in advance and then pulls it off 5 seconds later. madlad

[@garrydye2394]

Pretty cool to see these older students (I'm old too) getting in their and doing their best. So many people their age are sitting on the couch playing with the flicker....but these savages are coming home from a full day of work and putting on their gi to get beat down. Good for them! Have to respect that. When you know your time has passed to probably become world class level but you show up anyway.

[@Jusgoaway]

He’s a fighter and a teacher 👏🏼

[@OnlyNattysatUSC44]

hey keenan, with this video, you have become my favorite bjj competitor. You don't have to do this but you do out of passion and love for the art whereas I think people who had your talent, regardless of any profession, would take advantage it and use it to gain from other people. You are selfless and unique. Don't ever change man. I wish more people would aspire to be just like you. And I especially wish more people of the bjj community would appreciated you.

[@dickwolf9253]

Or you could of narrated AFTER as a voice over lol you savage

[@bardiajalali6484]

he would not be able to remember his exact thoughts verbatim.

[@victorhugoferreira4617]

could've *

[@chrisg1772]

@@bardiajalali6484 plus its better to narrate live as your physchopath levels increase ten fold

[@HalloJochen]

Most videos do that, but I really like this vid

[@Draceb]

That was awesome that is exactly what we need for instruction, i would love to see a series done by you with rolling, called The Mind of Keenan Great format for instruction and shows practical live application under fire while executing moves almost more valuable than any form of instruction ive seen yet. Thanks Professor.

[@SimpleJackPC]

This is a GREAT instructional video, learning the process of a black belt in his head

[@cuzza4321]

Good job with the older lady man. Good patience and didnt embarrass her.

[@mikegill6673]

You're the man. The way you roll with the white belts (like me) and show everyone respect is beyond classy. Keep doing you man.

[@dereknueveuno]

Learned a lot of lil details in these rolls, small things make big differences.

[@pingislife2653]

I'm only 5 minutes in, and this is already one of the best grappling videos I've ever seen. I've got to continue watching the video.

[@magichistory3386]

My favourite part of this video is the fact he ties his belt in a way that he knows it’ll get loose and fall off. He gets a extra 10-15 seconds to breath in the most classy way possible (tying his belt) Well played, well played

[@Leopar525]

The old man was impressive! I thought he was gonna be ez

[@docteurpikachu6913]

37:50 tactical fart

[@anindyasankarroy7123]

@keenan please keep making videos like this, teaches us a lot.

[@coreyjamesmccauley2103]

This is one of the most useful videos I have ever watched! As a new white belt it is incredibly powerful to hear your thoughts as you are working the problem. One of the most frustrating things about starting is learning one new technique a day. I’m learning how to apply an Americana or complete a bump sweep but at the end of the day I don’t even know where to place my feet. Hearing you talk through this is incredibly insightful and is hands down the most useful video I have watched. I would love to see another one just like it if you ever feel inclined. Huge fan! Thank you.

[@jacobramsey4839]

He’s just casually talking his way to victory that’s insane😂😂

[@lukerobinson9646]

thanks for the upload keenan! loving ur work bro

[@jvaikido1]

I would love to practice with a instrutor down to earth, no egomaniac. Continue being like you are. Best wishes

[@gopalshrestha2960]

Osu, you are great Sensei.
Your students are lucky to have you as a teacher.

[@StevenAlvarez]

11:52 Holy hell, didn’t even know that was a defense!

[@russoprimera]

FUUUUUUUCK 🤯

[@TheRosyCodex]

he has a whole video on armbar defense that covers this

[@idkhehe658]

dude that re-guard at 8 minutes wow!

[@good6894]

A little abuse of his youth! lol

[@kirklandau2826]

@@good6894 It's crazy how the contrast of that showed how minimally he's even exerting himself during the rest of the roll. His next-level mastery of technique and strategy is such that he can just calmly, almost lazily, control and submit people who are trying to squirm, explode, or use maximum strength at nearly every turn, while Keenan is not even close to matching their level of intensity or physical exertion despite dominating. And then he shows that at any moment if his relaxed use of strategy or technique isn't quite enough, he can simply up his intensity level and find more explosive solutions to pretty much any scenario.

[@Dubcekification]

This is just as helpful as an instructional video for me. It's not as focused because each student is bringing the content to him unscripted but his little details about why, how, and when he is going to do a certain move is the detail I need. And the pace is fast but not so much that I can't keep up. Plus rewind is easy. Do more please! And thank you!

[@jj_Jiu-Jitsu]

Man this is one of the most educational bjj videos I have seen 🙏Thank you for sharing

[@AlienWebguy]

The assembly line of defeat