Really well done video! Thanks man! I like what you said toward the end "It's not like I have a bunch of D'arce choke escapes memorized- I'm just fighting the grips" One principle internalized is worth more than any number of individual techniques.
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu Concepts are amazing. I'm only a couple of months in and all of the biggest strides I make are from those aha moments when introduced to a concept.
Jordan, In less than 24 hours I have put this video to practice, and it has made a night and day difference in my game. Dominant position starts and ends with grips. Can’t thank you enough for this critical detail. Will continue to watch and support this channel as long as possible. - 2 month white belt.
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu just had a half guard class in the gi. Positional sparring with white belt =defensive but no grips. Positional sparring with a 6 year (off and on) blue belt = he instantly establishes dominant grips. Night and day
1) JIU-JITSU IS A GRIP BATTLE. Once you understand this, Jiu-Jitsu becomes so much easier. 2) Use grips to do things to your opponent while simultaneously preventing your opponent from doing things to you. 3) Grips aren’t just your hands, their also your legs (and your feet). 4) CONSEQUENCES OF NOT HAVING GRIPS: Without grips, YOU LACK CONTROL; without control, you’re vulnerable to attack. 5) You don’t need to strip grips that don’t stop you from doing what you want to do. 6) You need to FIGHT TO TAKE DOMINANT GRIPS and to not allow your opponent to take dominant grips on you. DOMINANT GRIPS ARE GRIPS THAT ACTUALLY CONTROL. Not all grips are equal. 7) When you PULL GUARD, or any time you are IN GUARD, you need to have GRIPS WITH YOUR FEET RIGHT AWAY or you’ll get your guard passed (always strive for three or four points of contact at all times). 8) EVERY GRIP NEEDS TO HAVE A PURPOSE. When rolling, think to yourself, “Does this grip have a purpose?” Are your grip(s) preventing your opponent from turning away (escaping), or posting to prevent a sweep? 9) When you’re rolling and things don’t go your way, think about what grips you had initially before it all went bad for you. 10) When to break grips: When a grip PREVENTS YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, you need to break it. YOU ARE BEING CONTROLLED. 11) In most cases in the gi, you need to break collar grips. A collar grip more often than not prevents you from doing what you want to do. 12) Every grip requires a different approach (to break it); pry, circle, kick, peel, angle adjustment, or force a reaction. 13) The most common way to BREAK GRIPS IS WITH TWO HANDS (two on one is stronger). Practice prying grips off in a way to allows you to still have CONTROL WITH YOUR LEGS WHILE KEEPING YOUR BUTT (HIPS) DOWN. Have you hips up, opens you up to being swept. 14) We can also CIRCLE WHATEVER PART OF OUR BODY IS BEING GRIPPED to either break the grip off or put ourselves in a better position where it is easier to pry off. 15) More often than not from guard we will need to USE OUR LEGS PRY GRIPS OFF, USING A KICK. Legs are stronger than arms; we should utilize the strongest parts of our body. 16) Some grips will require you to peel them off by the base of the palm. IF WE CAN’T BREAK THE GRIP, AN ANGLE ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED (example: half guard kimura reversal). 17) If none of these options are available, we will need to FORCE A REACTION TO MAKE THEM LET GO of their grip voluntarily. 18) BLOCKING PEOPLE FROM TAKING DEFENSIVE GRIPS with increase the success of your offense, substantially. Always block grips when you can to make an unfair playing field. YOUR 2 GRIPS VERSUS THEIR 1, OR THEIR NONE VERSUS YOUR 1 WILL ALWAYS BE MORE FUN… 19) Two extremely important GRIPS YOU NEED TO TAKE FOR YOURSELF AND PREVENT YOUR OPPONENT FROM TAKING ON YOU are: 1.) the HEAD and 2.) the UNDERHOOK. If you opponent grabs your head, you need to stop and prioritize getting your head free. 20) Fighting grips for defense: All positions and submission ESCAPES ARE ESSENTIALLY ALL JUST GRIP FIGHTS WHEN YOU’VE LOST THE GRIP BATTLE. 21) FIGHT THE HAND TO ESCAPE SUBMISSIONS.
Couldn't agree more with your opinion its a great chanel. Hopefully you'll be able to roll at our gym sometime blacklion Jiu-jitsu quetzaltenango un abrazo fuerte amigo.
I come back and watch this every couple of weeks and pick up something new each time. Such a simple concept that makes a world of difference. Also your comment about not having a bunch of darce chokes memorized is exactly my kind of jitsu. Problem solving on the fly based on the situation, body positions and most importantly GRIPS!
Amazing video Jordan! I know you took a ton of time putting it together and it was absolutely worth it. I’m a white belt with just a little over a year in. I’ve been trying to focus on concepts instead of sequences and this one is just what I needed. Keep up the great work!
Best part is that you talk about principles with examples.There is a dizzying amount of videos in UA-cam land but few talk about principles.When I'm rolling the things that pop into my head are your sayings like grips!! Great content!
Awesome video, as per usual the video really drills home the point. I can't emphasize how important these videos are for my development as of lately. I am a student under Jordan and these videos cement the concepts from class in. What an amazing age we live in to be able to review techniques at will...👊
I really like that you focus your videos on grips because it does simplify the game of BJJ. Either you have grips and control your opponent, or your opponent has grips and you’re trying to break those grips. Everything else comes after.
Hey Jordan. New Zealander living in Taiwan, my two boys started bjj a few years back, interrupted by covid but back at it. I (55 yrs old) take occasional classes too. We all learn so much from your vids, the best and most practical out there. Keep it up! 🤙🤙🤙
I’m only 3 classes into BJJ but I have learned a lot of skills in my life and I’ve been looking for these fundamental truths I can focus on and use as a framework for understanding how and why all these techniques work. Grips and points of contact are great. Thank you. The school I’ve been going to is big on just throwing you on the mat and letting you figure out. Anything I can do to speed up my progress and stop getting smashed and over is great!
Same situation here. Only 1 month of BJJ but I've seen a lot of videos about it and I felt that good grips, balance and weight transfer are the most common themes/motifs to look to make a foundation. Let's see what we can achieve :) lf to the next classes
Amazing Video so many great points! The part of the video I found most useful was the idea of always going for the grip that's going to stop your opponent from advancing. Thanks Jordan!
Great vid. I love the polite and humble Canadian-ness. Thanking people for allowing you to show their fuggups and admitting that you make mistakes too, along with your vast knowledge makes me love your channel. I hope YT is lucrative for you. Osss!
Hello from Upstate NY. I have watched this video a bunch of times now and it has helped me a lot. The grip fighting has helped a bunch for me with maintaining a scramble and not allowing my training partners to be able to grab a hold of me. I think the biggest "AHA" moment for me in this video is when you said, "Girps aren't just your hands, they're also your legs." I found that my grip fighting with my hands was good but I was lacking with pummeling the legs and keeping my training partners off balance using my legs. Thank you for continuing to produce A+ content..
Hello from France Jordan, you have a gift for teaching ! every information you give is incredibly useful and my jiu jitsu is improving tremendously because of you !! Thanks a lot man
Brilliant video. Possibly your most intelligent one yet. The way you let people try and work things out, then teach and return to the original video with the solution is inspired
That last tid bit was a great point, "I dont have a ton of darce choke escapes memorized,I just fight the grips." A lot of times I get asked how I escape certain positions and submissions, and a lot of the time it just comes to prioritizing the right grip to fight or the right hook to get set and so on.
I just watched every video on your channel and man, your production quality has gotten really really good. These vids are 10/10 in quality. The explanations are spot on, and the slow mo shots really help me see what’s going on. I only started bjj a couple weeks ago but I think these details will really help me on my journey. Much love.
Thank yo so much man! The best part is my editing, and production will only get better over time as I learn more and more what I'm doing haha. I'm thankful for all the youtube tutorial out there, and am so happy to provide my own!
Wow man this has to be the premier video on grips! Thank you for this video it's an eye opener when you use the side by side video. "Break grips that stop you from doing what you want to do"
Finally competed with this info in my arsenal. I used these techniques as a 165 pounder to win both the HW and open divisions of Masters 5 blue-belt at the Atlanta Open today. After the open division final, the Ultra Heavyweight I competed with immediately complimented my dominant grips. Thanks Jordan, I learned the philosophy here.
My dude, this is paywall quality levels of explanation, thank you so much. I've heard other great instructors touch on the subject but this is a great deep dive on it. Going in my next practice with grips on my mind as #1. Thank you.
The roll with the black belt was maybe the most informative video of yours Ive watched. And your head arm triangle trap from side control into a darce has helped me set up higher belts and as a white belt I've gotten a few blue belts with it's...thank you sir
Was looking forward for that one since you announced it, and again a really helpful video. Its often things that are totally logical but till somebody tells you , you do not realize them while sparring. Appreciate it !
Thank you so much, 2 stripe white going into my 8 month. This video was well done & narrated. I love the explanation & moves at the same. I will replay this in my head during my rolls, "its all about the grips". God bless 🙏
I know this is old video but this changed my bjj game drastically. I watched this and then asked my instructor on some grips to work on and now everyone tells me how I got much better in the last few days. Thank you Jordan.
God damn this is an amazing jiu jitsu video. That detail about escaping the darce and all you do is 'fight grips and dont put myself in a worse position' is super sick. Totally makes sense. Would love to see more videos on grips or other conceptually based stuff! Love the videos Jordan look forward to more
This was a fantastic elaboration on the concept of grips, can't wait to use this concept, made me look at jiu jitsu in a whole new light! Osu, thank you!
Awesome ! Thanks for all the content shared. Just repeating movements without understanding won’t be enough to progress. All yours explanations make sens. Thanks a lot 🙏🤙
Really appreciate the concept videos. It's a lot easier to learn and experiment when rolling by remembering simple concepts instead of trying to recall 70 techniques (especially as a white belt)
This, and all of your videos are highest tier man. Your expertise and done detail shine in every detail and breakdown. Between the video footage, and the commentary. We need more people like you on this world. Thank you for all you do. Much appreciated. That D'arce escape was nutty!
This is the best video I've ever seen you make and that's saying a lot. Your repetitive use of the word grips is key. Your knowledge of your jiu-jitsu theory, sense of humor and teaching style keep me dedicated.
I was literally looking for a grips video 2 days ago and now you brought this out thank you so much jordan again your videos and amazing and i see you as my online coach. Keep up the awsome work.🤙🏼
Bloody BRILLIANT I'm a white belt (started 16yrs ago 😶) I love principles that we can build on, it's vids like this that have helped me get a grasp on the sport/art and be able to play it with some degree of success. Many thanks
Amazing videos with great pointers! Love how you use clips from older videos/rolls to give a better picture of what you are trying to articulate. I can only imagine how long it took to edit the video though. Thank you for the hard work! :)
Love these videos… super humble guy…! Prevent collar grips stuck with me, I seem to get into bad positions by not addressing my opponent’s collar grip on me… Love your work man! 🤙🏼
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu it is a great insight. Do you ever come across someone who you know you are more technically capable than, but you just can't get past their grips!!!
Just started back again after 4 years. First roll with the coach. His advice was ‘you use frames very well but you’re not using grips at all so your just blocking without controlling’ this video really helped me understand how grips actually work rather than just trying to remember what grips were used when I was shown a specific technique. Hopefully now I’ll be able to actually set up a technique rather than just looking for them
As an older-in-years, new-to-BJJ white belt, this video is incredible. Opened my eyes to an area for focused improvement over the next few months as I get accustomed to the early grapple, but also something I know I'll be able to refer back to, probably for 5 or even 10 years, as I can appreciate and incorporate more of the nuance involved.
Great video! I've been training for over two years but in class it simply isn't possible to have simple yet important concept explained with live examples over and over again, which makes this invaluable as a student! Also, I don't think I've ever seen you lose a round.. Does that ever happen these days??
White belt no stripes. Awesome vid, instinctively knew grips were important but had no idea how important. Thank you. So amazed how intricate and detailed BJJ is. SO much to learn. Do feel overwhelmed and a bit bummed how slowly I’m learning. Am developing a small bit of defense but as yet have no offense against anyone with experience.
I hope they don't give me no stripes as I know I'm still sh!t only 6 classes in. I feel like I need 100 classes for one stripe. I could attend more but I've been busy. Soon, I will try to make at least 2 times a week but preferably 3, like from going to the advanced class afterwards which I had the opportunity to go to today but just went home cause I was somewhat tired and hadn't eaten in 20 hours.
I’ve been doing jiu jitsu for about 6 weeks, I was always getting submitted and my guard getting passed, felt very frustrated. Had a 3 week break in the holidays and went back yesterday for the first session. I applied what you teach here and man what a difference. I was able to get my first straight arm bar and felt my guard was not getting passed as much. Thanks so much for the videos!
I call this concept "anchors" in my art. Our grappling is mainly standup grappling, so instead of thinking of the feet, I'm thinking of the hips, shoulder, and elbow as anchoring to create additional points of contact. The more points of contact, the more opportunity you have to control your opponent. But you must also break their posture so you have the leverage on those points, instead of it being a battle (or worse: them having leverage on you).
This is definitely a great lesson, when I started training my grips were very lazy, and I started concentrating more in having more secure grips to gain more control. Nonetheless, I keep coming back to this video because I'm always able to pick another detail. Jordan is definitely a great instructor.
Amazing video as always! Lots of really helpful things to take away, thank you Jordan! That lasso sweep was a thing of beauty too, has to be said 👌👏 I hope to execute that as smooth as that one day 🤞
Watched this video 3 times before class last night; helped for the first 30 seconds of each roll then I would forget everything. I need to start rolling with your videos playing through earbuds or something 😂
Haha well it took me until into my blackbelt to really understand these concepts so clearly. So you already have a more a heads up than I did! All I had was how to do technique x, y, z etc. Still largely all that's out there lol.
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu It's been 3 months since I watched this video and I'm still coming back to it before classes. Every time I flashback to this video while training it's like I've activated a superpower. So weird how much something as simple as grips ends up being the key to most rolls; yet, not once in my 2+ years of training have I ever had a class about grips!
I was also breaking grips and got my grips broken until i broke my finger. Already 2 months recovering... Bad luck. I am patiently waiting to come back and roll again. Great video!
My son finished rolling with a bigger opponent (he is 7 so most are) he almost secured a rear naked choke and time ran out. They fist bumped at the end and he looked the other kid straight in the eyes and said "You win the grip battle you win the war" that's your videos him and I watch together rubbing off on him, so good
excellent content. concepts and principles help you to improvise solution rather than memorizing thousands of techniques. Would be lovely if Jordan can make a video talking about different ways of grips....more than often when talking about grips people may just think about the hand and finger grabbing the gi fabric. with my limited understanding, every joint can be a grip - elbow, shoulder/arm pit , back of knee joint etc. and positions of gripping are not only limited to sleeves-end or collar lapel too.
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Really well done video! Thanks man! I like what you said toward the end "It's not like I have a bunch of D'arce choke escapes memorized- I'm just fighting the grips" One principle internalized is worth more than any number of individual techniques.
I agree 100%. In my. Opinion concepts aren't emphasized enough in BJJ, and if they are its over complicated. Doing my best to change that 🙂
Two of the smoothest voices in martial arts in the same place 💣💥
😅 Thanks
You guys should do a collab!
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu Concepts are amazing. I'm only a couple of months in and all of the biggest strides I make are from those aha moments when introduced to a concept.
Jordan,
In less than 24 hours I have put this video to practice, and it has made a night and day difference in my game. Dominant position starts and ends with grips. Can’t thank you enough for this critical detail. Will continue to watch and support this channel as long as possible.
- 2 month white belt.
So glad you found it so helpful right away! My goal was to really make this video a game changer for people. Glad to heard I'm achieving that :)
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu just had a half guard class in the gi. Positional sparring with white belt =defensive but no grips. Positional sparring with a 6 year (off and on) blue belt = he instantly establishes dominant grips. Night and day
Man great content as always. Love that you focus on broad fundamental concepts instead of a specific technique that only works in a niche situation.
Thanks man 🙏
1) JIU-JITSU IS A GRIP BATTLE. Once you understand this, Jiu-Jitsu becomes so much easier.
2) Use grips to do things to your opponent while simultaneously preventing your opponent from doing things to you.
3) Grips aren’t just your hands, their also your legs (and your feet).
4) CONSEQUENCES OF NOT HAVING GRIPS: Without grips, YOU LACK CONTROL; without control, you’re vulnerable to attack.
5) You don’t need to strip grips that don’t stop you from doing what you want to do.
6) You need to FIGHT TO TAKE DOMINANT GRIPS and to not allow your opponent to take dominant grips on you. DOMINANT GRIPS ARE GRIPS THAT ACTUALLY CONTROL. Not all grips are equal.
7) When you PULL GUARD, or any time you are IN GUARD, you need to have GRIPS WITH YOUR FEET RIGHT AWAY or you’ll get your guard passed (always strive for three or four points of contact at all times).
8) EVERY GRIP NEEDS TO HAVE A PURPOSE. When rolling, think to yourself, “Does this grip have a purpose?” Are your grip(s) preventing your opponent from turning away (escaping), or posting to prevent a sweep?
9) When you’re rolling and things don’t go your way, think about what grips you had initially before it all went bad for you.
10) When to break grips: When a grip PREVENTS YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, you need to break it. YOU ARE BEING CONTROLLED.
11) In most cases in the gi, you need to break collar grips. A collar grip more often than not prevents you from doing what you want to do.
12) Every grip requires a different approach (to break it); pry, circle, kick, peel, angle adjustment, or force a reaction.
13) The most common way to BREAK GRIPS IS WITH TWO HANDS (two on one is stronger). Practice prying grips off in a way to allows you to still have CONTROL WITH YOUR LEGS WHILE KEEPING YOUR BUTT (HIPS) DOWN. Have you hips up, opens you up to being swept.
14) We can also CIRCLE WHATEVER PART OF OUR BODY IS BEING GRIPPED to either break the grip off or put ourselves in a better position where it is easier to pry off.
15) More often than not from guard we will need to USE OUR LEGS PRY GRIPS OFF, USING A KICK. Legs are stronger than arms; we should utilize the strongest parts of our body.
16) Some grips will require you to peel them off by the base of the palm. IF WE CAN’T BREAK THE GRIP, AN ANGLE ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED (example: half guard kimura reversal).
17) If none of these options are available, we will need to FORCE A REACTION TO MAKE THEM LET GO of their grip voluntarily.
18) BLOCKING PEOPLE FROM TAKING DEFENSIVE GRIPS with increase the success of your offense, substantially. Always block grips when you can to make an unfair playing field. YOUR 2 GRIPS VERSUS THEIR 1, OR THEIR NONE VERSUS YOUR 1 WILL ALWAYS BE MORE FUN…
19) Two extremely important GRIPS YOU NEED TO TAKE FOR YOURSELF AND PREVENT YOUR OPPONENT FROM TAKING ON YOU are: 1.) the HEAD and 2.) the UNDERHOOK. If you opponent grabs your head, you need to stop and prioritize getting your head free.
20) Fighting grips for defense: All positions and submission ESCAPES ARE ESSENTIALLY ALL JUST GRIP FIGHTS WHEN YOU’VE LOST THE GRIP BATTLE.
21) FIGHT THE HAND TO ESCAPE SUBMISSIONS.
NIce summary thanks
I enjoy all these BJJ channels, they teach a lot of theoretical and practical concepts, but it's only when I practice/ drill that it all makes sense
Couldn't agree more with your opinion its a great chanel.
Hopefully you'll be able to roll at our gym sometime blacklion Jiu-jitsu quetzaltenango un abrazo fuerte amigo.
essentially there is no other way Lyra hahaha. no one is watching vids without drilling and doing well
This is high quality. Very well explained and with real examples. I think we can never ignore the importance of basic skills like these.
Thank you 🙏
I come back and watch this every couple of weeks and pick up something new each time. Such a simple concept that makes a world of difference. Also your comment about not having a bunch of darce chokes memorized is exactly my kind of jitsu. Problem solving on the fly based on the situation, body positions and most importantly GRIPS!
Thanks man! Glad to hear you take a lot away from this one. It's my favorite one I've made.
Amazing video Jordan! I know you took a ton of time putting it together and it was absolutely worth it. I’m a white belt with just a little over a year in. I’ve been trying to focus on concepts instead of sequences and this one is just what I needed. Keep up the great work!
This is literally how you build the foundation of being a dominant grappler period no matter what style (BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, etc) GRIPS
Best part is that you talk about principles with examples.There is a dizzying amount of videos in UA-cam land but few talk about principles.When I'm rolling the things that pop into my head are your sayings like grips!! Great content!
What a high quality content. Thanks Jordan to make it free, so as any of us can learn from it. We take it from granted but this is a big gift.
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy to provide high quality free content :) I learned so much online over the years, and it feels great to give back!
Awesome video, as per usual the video really drills home the point. I can't emphasize how important these videos are for my development as of lately. I am a student under Jordan and these videos cement the concepts from class in. What an amazing age we live in to be able to review techniques at will...👊
Thanks Mike! Glad you find them so useful 🙏
I really like that you focus your videos on grips because it does simplify the game of BJJ. Either you have grips and control your opponent, or your opponent has grips and you’re trying to break those grips. Everything else comes after.
So true 🙏 Glad you found it helpful 🙂
Hey Jordan. New Zealander living in Taiwan, my two boys started bjj a few years back, interrupted by covid but back at it. I (55 yrs old) take occasional classes too. We all learn so much from your vids, the best and most practical out there. Keep it up! 🤙🤙🤙
Happy to hear that man! Glad you guys enjoy my work 🙂
I’m only 3 classes into BJJ but I have learned a lot of skills in my life and I’ve been looking for these fundamental truths I can focus on and use as a framework for understanding how and why all these techniques work. Grips and points of contact are great. Thank you.
The school I’ve been going to is big on just throwing you on the mat and letting you figure out. Anything I can do to speed up my progress and stop getting smashed and over is great!
Glad I can help :)
Same situation here. Only 1 month of BJJ but I've seen a lot of videos about it and I felt that good grips, balance and weight transfer are the most common themes/motifs to look to make a foundation. Let's see what we can achieve :) lf to the next classes
@@hehehehe5250 Nice dude! Have fun!
That's a ton of information in a short video, which I really like and appreciate. This one will be bookmarked!
Thank you 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it!
Bro I love how you covered the hand to re grip… so simple but I never thought of it!! Bro thank you!!
Sometimes the slimplest things people don't realize until they see :) Such a great little technique.
Amazing Video so many great points! The part of the video I found most useful was the idea of always going for the grip that's going to stop your opponent from advancing.
Thanks Jordan!
Thanks Jen! Glad you found that useful 🙂
Thanks! Was looking forward to this one all week after you mentioned it!
Great vid. I love the polite and humble Canadian-ness. Thanking people for allowing you to show their fuggups and admitting that you make mistakes too, along with your vast knowledge makes me love your channel. I hope YT is lucrative for you. Osss!
Hello from Upstate NY. I have watched this video a bunch of times now and it has helped me a lot. The grip fighting has helped a bunch for me with maintaining a scramble and not allowing my training partners to be able to grab a hold of me.
I think the biggest "AHA" moment for me in this video is when you said, "Girps aren't just your hands, they're also your legs." I found that my grip fighting with my hands was good but I was lacking with pummeling the legs and keeping my training partners off balance using my legs.
Thank you for continuing to produce A+ content..
Hello from France Jordan, you have a gift for teaching ! every information you give is incredibly useful and my jiu jitsu is improving tremendously because of you !! Thanks a lot man
Brilliant video. Possibly your most intelligent one yet. The way you let people try and work things out, then teach and return to the original video with the solution is inspired
Thank you 🙏 A lot of thought when into structuring it. I really appreciate it 🙂
These commentated rolls are the shit. Gives you a live and invaluable perspective
One of the best BJJ videos I've ever seen on youtube.
Thank you for saying that 🙏 I worked really hard on it!
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu Yeah that is super evident. You are raising the bar!
That last tid bit was a great point, "I dont have a ton of darce choke escapes memorized,I just fight the grips." A lot of times I get asked how I escape certain positions and submissions, and a lot of the time it just comes to prioritizing the right grip to fight or the right hook to get set and so on.
Exactly! Easier to understand concepts than 1000x different techniques.
I just watched every video on your channel and man, your production quality has gotten really really good. These vids are 10/10 in quality.
The explanations are spot on, and the slow mo shots really help me see what’s going on. I only started bjj a couple weeks ago but I think these details will really help me on my journey. Much love.
Thank yo so much man! The best part is my editing, and production will only get better over time as I learn more and more what I'm doing haha. I'm thankful for all the youtube tutorial out there, and am so happy to provide my own!
ty jordan, this is the best bjj learning channel on youtube
Thanks man 🙏
Wow man this has to be the premier video on grips! Thank you for this video it's an eye opener when you use the side by side video. "Break grips that stop you from doing what you want to do"
Thanks man! 🙂
Great video. Worked grips today at class and noticed a huge difference. Probably the most useful lesson so far. Thank you.
Thank you! It's my favorite one I've made!
Finally competed with this info in my arsenal. I used these techniques as a 165 pounder to win both the HW and open divisions of Masters 5 blue-belt at the Atlanta Open today. After the open division final, the Ultra Heavyweight I competed with immediately complimented my dominant grips. Thanks Jordan, I learned the philosophy here.
My dude, this is paywall quality levels of explanation, thank you so much. I've heard other great instructors touch on the subject but this is a great deep dive on it. Going in my next practice with grips on my mind as #1. Thank you.
Man this is one of the best bjj videos I've seen. Thank you so much for it. 😊🙏
Thank you so much for saying that. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏👊
The roll with the black belt was maybe the most informative video of yours Ive watched. And your head arm triangle trap from side control into a darce has helped me set up higher belts and as a white belt I've gotten a few blue belts with it's...thank you sir
That is awesome! Keep up the great work. Glad my videos are helping 🙂
Your absolutely amazing!! thank you for being here with us!
I’ve been following this channel for some time. This is easily one of the best BJJ Channels available.
Just opened my eyes all the way up, Thank you for all your great content!
My pleasure 🙂 Thanks for watching 👊
Was looking forward for that one since you announced it, and again a really helpful video. Its often things that are totally logical but till somebody tells you , you do not realize them while sparring.
Appreciate it !
So true. Thank you for your watching! :)
Undoubtedly the best BJJ instructional channel on youtube
Thank you so much, 2 stripe white going into my 8 month. This video was well done & narrated. I love the explanation & moves at the same. I will replay this in my head during my rolls, "its all about the grips". God bless 🙏
I know this is old video but this changed my bjj game drastically. I watched this and then asked my instructor on some grips to work on and now everyone tells me how I got much better in the last few days. Thank you Jordan.
Grandiose cette histoire de grips.
Merci.
God damn this is an amazing jiu jitsu video. That detail about escaping the darce and all you do is 'fight grips and dont put myself in a worse position' is super sick. Totally makes sense. Would love to see more videos on grips or other conceptually based stuff! Love the videos Jordan look forward to more
Thanks for this video! It helped me survive against my black belt prof yesterday.
This was a fantastic elaboration on the concept of grips, can't wait to use this concept, made me look at jiu jitsu in a whole new light! Osu, thank you!
Awesome ! Thanks for all the content shared. Just repeating movements without understanding won’t be enough to progress. All yours explanations make sens. Thanks a lot 🙏🤙
Ha! Yes! this is exactly what I asked for Jordan! Thanks a lot, I'll watch it from time to time!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I never realised the grips were so Important. It's something I'll be trying to focus more on from now on. Thank you Jordan for another great video.
Thanks man! I think most don't realize it. Takes years to. I'm trying my best to progress everyone as fast as possible :)
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu I'm with you man and along for the ride.
Really appreciate the concept videos. It's a lot easier to learn and experiment when rolling by remembering simple concepts instead of trying to recall 70 techniques (especially as a white belt)
This, and all of your videos are highest tier man. Your expertise and done detail shine in every detail and breakdown. Between the video footage, and the commentary. We need more people like you on this world. Thank you for all you do. Much appreciated. That D'arce escape was nutty!
Thanks man! Your comment means a lot. All the effort makes it worthwhile. I'm going to be uploading more regularly soon 👊
Thanks Jordan! Another great vid, will def be coming back to reference this frequently
Glad you find it helpful 🙂🙏
This is the best video I've ever seen you make and that's saying a lot. Your repetitive use of the word grips is key. Your knowledge of your jiu-jitsu theory, sense of humor and teaching style keep me dedicated.
Dude you're videos never miss
Thanks man 🙏
I was literally looking for a grips video 2 days ago and now you brought this out thank you so much jordan again your videos and amazing and i see you as my online coach. Keep up the awsome work.🤙🏼
Glad you like them! And glad you think of me as a coach too. That's always been my goal!
Best Jiujitsu video currently on UA-cam.
Thank you!!
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu You are welcome sir. I am working on this with my own students as well.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥…most useful part was actually showing the diff between the two while rolling…ill use this this week in class…
Bloody BRILLIANT I'm a white belt (started 16yrs ago 😶) I love principles that we can build on, it's vids like this that have helped me get a grasp on the sport/art and be able to play it with some degree of success. Many thanks
I'll keep trying to post conceptual type videos like this 🙂
Amazing videos with great pointers! Love how you use clips from older videos/rolls to give a better picture of what you are trying to articulate. I can only imagine how long it took to edit the video though. Thank you for the hard work! :)
Took way too long lol. But worth it since so many people benefit 🙂
Love these videos… super humble guy…! Prevent collar grips stuck with me, I seem to get into bad positions by not addressing my opponent’s collar grip on me…
Love your work man! 🤙🏼
Glad to have been of help man! I appreciate the kind words 🙏
I have been trying to get better grips/get rid of grips in the past weeks and it helped a LOT ! Thanks !
Glad it can help 🙂
incredible video man. will definitely be watching this one a few more times.
Thank you!
Wow Jordan, I’m going in for Blue Belt soon and this and other videos I feel are improving my game. Thx again!
Makes me really happy to hear that!
game changing video, thank you so much for the effort and sharing your knowledge in a way that really lands!!! much appreciated!!!
Glad you think so! This video is my favorite that I made 🙂
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu it is a great insight. Do you ever come across someone who you know you are more technically capable than, but you just can't get past their grips!!!
Loving your Jiujitsu Vids.......You are a go to for knowledge and closing the holes in my game
Wow there's so much effort put into these videos thank you!!
i was just watching your channel and you must of posted as soon as i clicked last video! good stuff!
Good timing!
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu can I ask where your academy is? N can anyone come roll with you sir?
"Most useful part of the video?" He says, while I'm pushing replay and bookmarking. Love this channel dude.
I appreciate that! Means a lot to me :)
Gracias amigo. Now if I can start to figure out how to break grips and keep mine. One step at a time!
That's the puzzle of BJJ!
You have the best videos man. Thanks for what you do
I appreciate it 🙏🙂
Just started back again after 4 years. First roll with the coach. His advice was ‘you use frames very well but you’re not using grips at all so your just blocking without controlling’ this video really helped me understand how grips actually work rather than just trying to remember what grips were used when I was shown a specific technique. Hopefully now I’ll be able to actually set up a technique rather than just looking for them
Great video. As a new white belt, I have learnt the importance of grip fighting the hard way!
At least you've learned the importance at least 🙂 A lot of experienced grappler still don't fight grips as much as they should.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your content. I especially like that you are teaching concepts.
This was the video i trully needed for my blue belt promotion. Thanks. For real
Glad to help 🙏
As an older-in-years, new-to-BJJ white belt, this video is incredible. Opened my eyes to an area for focused improvement over the next few months as I get accustomed to the early grapple, but also something I know I'll be able to refer back to, probably for 5 or even 10 years, as I can appreciate and incorporate more of the nuance involved.
Another Great commentary full of Gold. Thanks again for the breakdowns.
Glad you think so. Thank you for watching!
5:38 That grip break into a bicept stomp and armbar was slick!!!
Great video! I've been training for over two years but in class it simply isn't possible to have simple yet important concept explained with live examples over and over again, which makes this invaluable as a student!
Also, I don't think I've ever seen you lose a round.. Does that ever happen these days??
Not really lol. If it happens on video I promise I'll post it out of principle 🙂
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu haha hopefully I get there some day!
You will!
I really enjoyed this video keep up the great content can’t wait for the next one!
Thank you 🙏
Fantastic Video! I absolutely love concept teaching. This was extremely helpful in understanding the fundamental goals of grip fighting
Great video! Only focusing on fighting grips that stop you especially the collar!
So crucial to break that grip nearly 99 percent of the time!
Damn Jordan you weren't kidding, this was a banger.
Thanks man! Got more bangers lined up I'm stoked for too!
Amazing! This is going to help so much 😁 thanks Jordan, I love this
You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful :)
White belt no stripes. Awesome vid, instinctively knew grips were important but had no idea how important. Thank you.
So amazed how intricate and detailed BJJ is. SO much to learn. Do feel overwhelmed and a bit bummed how slowly I’m learning. Am developing a small bit of defense but as yet have no offense against anyone with experience.
I hope they don't give me no stripes as I know I'm still sh!t only 6 classes in. I feel like I need 100 classes for one stripe. I could attend more but I've been busy. Soon, I will try to make at least 2 times a week but preferably 3, like from going to the advanced class afterwards which I had the opportunity to go to today but just went home cause I was somewhat tired and hadn't eaten in 20 hours.
I’ve been doing jiu jitsu for about 6 weeks, I was always getting submitted and my guard getting passed, felt very frustrated. Had a 3 week break in the holidays and went back yesterday for the first session. I applied what you teach here and man what a difference. I was able to get my first straight arm bar and felt my guard was not getting passed as much. Thanks so much for the videos!
Awesome to hear it that man!! Honored to help you and others improve their jiujitsu. Keep up the great work and keep hitting those armbars 🤙
I call this concept "anchors" in my art. Our grappling is mainly standup grappling, so instead of thinking of the feet, I'm thinking of the hips, shoulder, and elbow as anchoring to create additional points of contact. The more points of contact, the more opportunity you have to control your opponent. But you must also break their posture so you have the leverage on those points, instead of it being a battle (or worse: them having leverage on you).
This is definitely a great lesson, when I started training my grips were very lazy, and I started concentrating more in having more secure grips to gain more control. Nonetheless, I keep coming back to this video because I'm always able to pick another detail. Jordan is definitely a great instructor.
Amazing video as always! Lots of really helpful things to take away, thank you Jordan!
That lasso sweep was a thing of beauty too, has to be said 👌👏 I hope to execute that as smooth as that one day 🤞
You will! My next video features it a couple times too 🙂
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu I certainly hope so 🤞 Can't wait for the next video!
I love this guy and his videos ..
You're too kind 🙏 Thank you!
Thank you for this video,
As a white belt this is very helpful. Osss
Glad it was helpful for you 🙂
Watched this video 3 times before class last night; helped for the first 30 seconds of each roll then I would forget everything. I need to start rolling with your videos playing through earbuds or something 😂
Haha well it took me until into my blackbelt to really understand these concepts so clearly. So you already have a more a heads up than I did!
All I had was how to do technique x, y, z etc. Still largely all that's out there lol.
@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu It's been 3 months since I watched this video and I'm still coming back to it before classes. Every time I flashback to this video while training it's like I've activated a superpower. So weird how much something as simple as grips ends up being the key to most rolls; yet, not once in my 2+ years of training have I ever had a class about grips!
I was also breaking grips and got my grips broken until i broke my finger. Already 2 months recovering... Bad luck. I am patiently waiting to come back and roll again. Great video!
Damn that sucks! Hope it heals quick 🙏
My son finished rolling with a bigger opponent (he is 7 so most are) he almost secured a rear naked choke and time ran out. They fist bumped at the end and he looked the other kid straight in the eyes and said "You win the grip battle you win the war" that's your videos him and I watch together rubbing off on him, so good
That is amazing man thank you for sharing!! Very cool to me not only him saying that but you guys watching the videos together 🤙
Another Great video. Thanks!
Thank you!
That ankle pick on that big guy was clean af
Thanks man!
This was gold for me. Thank you
SOOOOOOOOO BLOODY HELPFUL!!! thank you Jordan!
Happy to help! Thank you for watching 👊
Wow that’s a slick Kimura reversal
So sick! One of my favorite techniques to hit.
Thanks for posting!
excellent content. concepts and principles help you to improvise solution rather than memorizing thousands of techniques. Would be lovely if Jordan can make a video talking about different ways of grips....more than often when talking about grips people may just think about the hand and finger grabbing the gi fabric. with my limited understanding, every joint can be a grip - elbow, shoulder/arm pit , back of knee joint etc. and positions of gripping are not only limited to sleeves-end or collar lapel too.