Why Your Mount SUCKS

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2024
  • Here are a few of my favourite tips on controlling from the mount position, and why you may be struggling in this position!
    Let me know your thoughts in the comments, as well as any other technique breakdowns you'd like to see in the future!
    Thank you to @progressjiujitsu for sponsoring this video ❤️
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 668

  • @johnmcdonagh374
    @johnmcdonagh374 3 місяці тому +423

    Please continue making videos. As a smaller male grappler, many of your short instructionals have been some of the best I've watched.

    • @user-nx8zm3yd8d
      @user-nx8zm3yd8d 3 місяці тому +15

      I can't believe she only has the one. I hope she makes one for every position.

    • @WiseAli1
      @WiseAli1 3 місяці тому +5

      Came here to say this! ☝🏾 Great video

    • @C0d0ps
      @C0d0ps 2 місяці тому +10

      Same here at 5’8 as a man

    • @jonathantoribio6641
      @jonathantoribio6641 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@@C0d0ps wait thats small? im the same height never had issues in anything especially combat sports.

    • @C0d0ps
      @C0d0ps 2 місяці тому

      @@jonathantoribio6641
      In Sweden the average height is around 180cm.
      I’m 172cm.
      Most women in this country are taller than me.
      Being shorter helps with wrestling.
      -
      but not with mma where tall people can elbow me or suplex me.
      There’s upsides to being shorter but there’s also downsides.
      -
      I regularly compete in submission wrestling
      I wouldn’t wanna meet a tall bloke like Sean o malley in mma.

  • @rodrigotellom
    @rodrigotellom 3 місяці тому +475

    I was promised Nyan Cats, all I got was very honest explanations of improve my mount position.

    • @shawna.rodgers
      @shawna.rodgers 3 місяці тому +62

      I’m sorry. I made the cover and reel after we already uploaded the video 😭
      I too realized I should have put more cats in the actual video.
      Alas, it was too late.
      It is something I deeply regret.
      We promise more cats in the future.
      🌈 🐱 ✨

    • @yamjam7434
      @yamjam7434 3 місяці тому

      @@shawna.rodgersthank you

    • @ChocolatesAndChai
      @ChocolatesAndChai 3 місяці тому +19

      @@shawna.rodgersI understand…I just don’t know if I can forgive you.

    • @rodrigotellom
      @rodrigotellom 3 місяці тому +12

      @@shawna.rodgers That's ok, no hard feelings. Learning to keep the mount is important too.

    • @shawna.rodgers
      @shawna.rodgers 3 місяці тому +11

      @@ChocolatesAndChai I will do my best to regain your trust 🙏🏻

  • @thyagolopes3020
    @thyagolopes3020 2 місяці тому +59

    I'm a 230lbs 6'0 and trust me, these are life saving tips for any grappler. bigger grapplers tend to overdo when it comes to pressure and strength, sometimes lacking the finesse to actually pin down opponents. I'm recently looking at more videos target for "smaller grapplers" to focus more on the technique and energy saving tips for the matches, appreciate the video!

    • @levbegus187
      @levbegus187 2 місяці тому +5

      I can totally relate as a bigger stronger guy that started out rolling with much smaller and weaker guys we tend to rely on our strength to get certain positions and escape submissions instead of smart efficient technique. Then when you go up against someone somewhat better than you, you can’t really submit them and it’s hard for them to submit you until you get exhausted. Getting tips from smaller grapplers really helped me to not rely on my strength as much and conserve energy so I can go for longer, also the strength difference is even more exaggerated when you use your body in a more efficient way bio mechanically.

    • @forrestelliott9486
      @forrestelliott9486 2 місяці тому +1

      Same. I'm the big guy but my mount still sucks. I'm usually too scared to use my weight and in harder rolls where I do use it, I don't have the control and awareness to do anything other than smash.

    • @cosmotoggle1514
      @cosmotoggle1514 Місяць тому

      😅

  • @carmeloshin
    @carmeloshin 3 місяці тому +61

    The transition from side control to mount was a thing of beauty. I've been getting blocked so many times and watching this made me realize the major holes in my game. Thank you 🙏

  • @rkcoder
    @rkcoder 3 місяці тому +140

    Wow your teaching is very clear and in depth. I'm sure many more of us would love to see more of this kind of thing (side control, back control, turtle etc)

    • @rico925
      @rico925 3 місяці тому +2

      This right here. She has the perfect amount of technical detail but keeping the info at a fast enough pace my ADD doesn't kick in. She completely changed how I do my arm triangles.

  • @55aviavi
    @55aviavi 3 місяці тому +71

    Been doing bjj for years now and that was THE clearest explaination ive ever seen. Please make more of these using the same method. Also you get a like, sub and comment.

    • @assadsubedar2751
      @assadsubedar2751 2 місяці тому

      Couldn’t agree more- 8 years and I was like ..what, why hasn’t this detail ever been explained before??!

    • @keryyo
      @keryyo 2 місяці тому

      So much top notch content in bjj these days, just gotta sift through a lot of click bait stuff. Watched a Vid a couple weeks ago from a Globetrotters camp, Chris Paines how to defend everything. I've never grown my game so much from a single video before. Connected a lot of dots for me.

  • @mattwood1977
    @mattwood1977 3 місяці тому +47

    That last tip was exactly what I needed to hear. I'd always thought the goal of side control was pretty much just to get to mount asap but I'd never thought about actually setting up a good mount from side control. I think that alone will make a big difference to my mount game. Thanks!

  • @loveistheonlything3626
    @loveistheonlything3626 3 місяці тому +12

    The way you explain the crossface already is a big improvement for my technique.
    Thanks Ffion!

  • @savannahgardner4292
    @savannahgardner4292 3 місяці тому +36

    I LOVED THIS! PLEASE KEEP POSTING! YOU'RE ONE OF MY FAVORITE GRAPPLERS!

  • @rapp3090
    @rapp3090 3 місяці тому +2

    Love your technique videos!! Please keep them coming. Hope you’re healing quickly.

  • @adamlooping
    @adamlooping 3 місяці тому +5

    Smaller grappler here - great video with lots of very helpful details. The "blanketing" vs "concaving" concept was especially useful for me - I was already kind of doing this, but didn't fully get the why of it until now. Thank you! 🎉

  • @bigmo931
    @bigmo931 3 місяці тому +4

    The advice from approaching the mount position is great. It made a ton of sense when you said not to get into mount when the elbows are down.

  • @janiceetter5259
    @janiceetter5259 2 місяці тому +1

    I am learning so many tips from your videos. I am a small person, so I appreciate your knowledge. The tip on the timing of coming into mount is brilliant.

  • @crokengaming
    @crokengaming 3 місяці тому +1

    This is one of the best mount tutorials I've ever seen, and I've watched a lot of them. There is so much fantastic detail here. Tips for controlling, making bridging difficult, knowing when to bail but not lose control....simply marvelous. That bonus tip for moving to mount from side control is pure gold, which I think will close a gaping hole in my game. Much appreciated! Thank you ma'am!

  • @mattcauth
    @mattcauth 3 місяці тому +3

    Huge fan, pls do more instructionals - your teaching style is spot on and very relatable, even if we light years behind where you are skill wise :). Great stuff, immediately useful. Just started playing mount a lot in a room of much larger opponents, and will put this to use straight away. Esp the cross face details - solid gold.

  • @johnsjunk9157
    @johnsjunk9157 3 місяці тому

    thanks, I appreciate the verbal descriptions of what to do and why. Along with the descriptions of what not to do or the alternates.

  • @justinfung4351
    @justinfung4351 2 місяці тому +1

    This video covers so many details so well. Please do more!

  • @jmoldi
    @jmoldi 3 місяці тому +3

    This was extremely helpful, especially explaining (and showing) why you do things, and when. Where the position is strong or weak

  • @davidchan7769
    @davidchan7769 3 місяці тому +3

    This just popped up on my UA-cam feed. I find it interesting to see how your career progresses. I can already see you are getting more comfortable in front of the camera, and really good pointers. There’s a lot BJJ content, but what makes a move work and not work is very nuanced and down to the fine details. I will be following to see how your channel develops.

  • @kimura317
    @kimura317 3 місяці тому +2

    This is great stuff, Ffion! Your instruction is very clear and organized - looking forward to more like this.

  • @harmonygaleria6311
    @harmonygaleria6311 3 місяці тому +14

    This was awesome Ffion! I was literally thinking that I needed to search for a mount tutorial because my mount sucks hahaha! Thanks for the video!

  • @trystonprice4600
    @trystonprice4600 2 місяці тому

    I’ve been struggling with mount recently. This was very helpful and gave great reminders in solidifying the position! Super excited to use this in a tournament coming up! Thank you!

  • @TheTsukaimaho
    @TheTsukaimaho 18 днів тому +1

    That is so good to see this, as a smaller person I always get sky rocket in the air by bigger guys. Thank you!

  • @leonardorabelo7778
    @leonardorabelo7778 3 місяці тому +2

    This video is awesome. Such a clear explanation for practical problems we face to keep the mount

  • @Petepato3
    @Petepato3 3 місяці тому +3

    Loved it ! Also very good for relatively bigger people. You give the why of the positions, which is always the most helpful :)

  • @dragostoma-pz2fx
    @dragostoma-pz2fx Місяць тому +1

    Been looking for some mount tips for some time and I have to be honest this is the best video I've encountered so far. Thank you so much for the knowledge

  • @GuitarAntB
    @GuitarAntB 2 місяці тому

    That was boss that! Loved the detail about the blanket approach - I'm always getting rolled in mount so this is perfect for use against the heavier grapplers.

  • @bobbybirdland4755
    @bobbybirdland4755 3 місяці тому +14

    Excellent explanations. Awesome video. Love learning from a champ.

  • @melanievoltz9844
    @melanievoltz9844 3 місяці тому +8

    Thank you for differentiating between pressures! Tripod vs blanketing was the best and most concise way to illustrate the difference.

  • @stefancarlharmeling1867
    @stefancarlharmeling1867 3 місяці тому +1

    Great explanation of how, when and why to take mount as well as when not to take mount. One of the best! Thank you

  • @pinksupremacy6076
    @pinksupremacy6076 3 місяці тому +4

    This is probably one of the best instruction videos I've seen in a long time...

  • @joshuawalsh1303
    @joshuawalsh1303 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for the video on mount position. I feel more confident after understanding how to position your opponent to keep them from bridging me off so easily. 👍

  • @markusbarth1
    @markusbarth1 2 місяці тому

    This was clear and right to the point(s)! Must be great fun to have you as an instructor.

  • @brianrodriguez3041
    @brianrodriguez3041 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this!! Very precise and really helped me understand the mount better. Please more videos like this! Maybe on guard retention or passing !!

  • @emilycarolinemoore4516
    @emilycarolinemoore4516 3 місяці тому

    Please make more tips and techniques videos like this! You explain things so clearly!

  • @falsteethmike
    @falsteethmike 2 місяці тому +1

    Refreshing to see a detailed breakdown of position. As a lighter guy these little details are what I need to perfect. Thank you.

  • @StephGaudreauTV
    @StephGaudreauTV 3 місяці тому +4

    So good! Thank you Ffion!

  • @HKBoba
    @HKBoba 3 місяці тому

    This helped answer so many questions I had about trying to keep mount. Thanks!!

  • @ks-gn8xk
    @ks-gn8xk 3 місяці тому

    This was so well explained and informative! I also like that you went straight to the point without a superlong intro. I feel like a lot of bjj content creators seem to have such big ego and that becomes the whole point of the video (even when they talk about humbleness). Thank you so much ❤

  • @andrapopa284
    @andrapopa284 2 місяці тому

    Love your practical and insightful approach. The one submission that works for me most of the time is learnt from you! Thank you

  • @sirrogueke
    @sirrogueke 2 місяці тому

    This was incredibly helpful, thank you! I always have trouble with mount, but this definitely makes me feel more comfortable with maintaining my position.

  • @StrangeJimi
    @StrangeJimi 3 місяці тому +1

    Some really useful tips in here - thanks! 👍🏻
    This is the first vid of yours I've seen, so I went to loom for more, but there doesn't seem to be any more similar content (more stories than instructional) - would be great to see more instructional content as you present it well and clearly know what you're doing! Entertaining and informative 👍🏻 👌🏻 😊

  • @avidanelkin9062
    @avidanelkin9062 3 місяці тому +3

    I got into Jiu Jitsu about 1.5 years ago and I brought my daughter with me almost from the start. I'm super happy that you started your own channel! I saw a few of your tutorials on Jiu Jitsu X, and I told my daughter about them then. It's great to have tips and pointers out there for smaller grapplers. (At 6'2" and 240 lbs it can be hard for me to explain things to her if she can't make them work in her own weight class.)

  • @WatchMysh
    @WatchMysh 2 місяці тому

    Amazing instructions and Bob Ross like chill mood. Thanks! Please make more of these!

  • @losttallows
    @losttallows 3 місяці тому

    This was tremendously well done: very clearly explained/demonstrated and included rationale behind each decsion.

  • @AugustPerkele
    @AugustPerkele 3 місяці тому +3

    I really enjoyed this video and specifically your way of interacting with Gabriel is really wholesome! The details were great, but for a nearly 12 minute video, I would love to you either use chapters or just do a 20 second recap at the end of the video, where you just name all the thing you showed. This would really help me using this video as learning material for practise tomorrow.
    Looking forward to your next video!

  • @springgun
    @springgun 2 місяці тому

    Highly technical! Love every detail that you reveal!❤

  • @aliimalik
    @aliimalik 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video. Really good explanation. Liked the transition from side to mount at the end setting up arm and head control

  • @Jaaol1
    @Jaaol1 3 місяці тому

    Great job! Super clear. Also always love it when not just the coach but also the uke is an absolute destroyer haha

  • @jameswolsely2202
    @jameswolsely2202 3 місяці тому +1

    This was fantastic. Super concise, easy to follow and full of gems to improve my mount

  • @JSMinstantcoaching
    @JSMinstantcoaching 3 місяці тому +2

    I like this series of details, I don't know why, but you make it sound so clear and precise yet in a very relaxed fashion, and I am a fan of your games, you and Gabriel, are very special, very inspiring athletes, and personalities 😊😊😊

  • @blindassassin8553
    @blindassassin8553 2 місяці тому

    Very clear and well explained instructional!!! I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot. Also your tone and sound of your voice is pleasant. I dont zone out like I do with some of the other jitsu instructionals. Please do more!!!

  • @jacks7217
    @jacks7217 Місяць тому

    Fantastic instruction that flowed naturally from one detail to the next.

  • @MrSleekit
    @MrSleekit 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic, clear, concise instruction with great details. Thanks Ffion, this is great content!

  • @chrisgarciart
    @chrisgarciart 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m so excited you got a UA-cam going!!! Me and my gf are small grapplers these were great tips thank you 🙏🏻

  • @donyakusa9187
    @donyakusa9187 Місяць тому

    Your techniques are top notch. Keep the videos coming. Great job!

  • @alexandreliu9516
    @alexandreliu9516 3 місяці тому +2

    Awesome details!!! Thanks for sharing and please keep it coming!!!

  • @peremptory
    @peremptory 3 місяці тому

    great break down! I also prefer other positions to mount at times and I'll try some of this to help improve my outcomes. Thanks for spelling it all out!

  • @vhp310
    @vhp310 3 місяці тому

    you're my fave instructor, very easy to understand please keep posting content

  • @madisonr8942
    @madisonr8942 2 місяці тому

    Would love more of these!! Great breakdown and this is super helpful for me

  • @callmeturquoise
    @callmeturquoise 3 місяці тому +1

    Love it! So helpful to hear you break down moves for smaller women because you understand the problems 🙌

  • @MrNative88
    @MrNative88 3 місяці тому +1

    Love all your stuff, keep killing it!

  • @sholderu
    @sholderu 3 місяці тому

    Great explaining the finer points of maintaining mount! Looking forward to anything similar you may do for keeping side-control.

  • @Kev80ification
    @Kev80ification 3 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic breakdown, thank u for sharing Ffion.

  • @ninjanickysveganwellness
    @ninjanickysveganwellness 3 місяці тому +1

    So great!! And thanks for being so real. It’s a bit of comic relief and we appreciate it

  • @samirsayed7672
    @samirsayed7672 2 місяці тому

    This was really fantastic and clear instruction, many thanks to you. I am an older (46-year old) blue belt and have historically always struggled in top mount ie easily bucked off etc. Will try to apply these concepts now. Thanks again.

  • @gameenders5017
    @gameenders5017 3 місяці тому

    Wow, great mount concepts. Very well taught, thank you. Good luck on your tournaments, you're a great competitor.

  • @Ponytown00
    @Ponytown00 2 місяці тому

    Just watched your documentary on Alec Baulding's channel, and the algorithm knew exactly what to do. This is enormously helpful and explained perfectly, and we get the bonus of it being so aesthetically pleasing with your demonstration!

  • @stephenlabash3314
    @stephenlabash3314 3 місяці тому

    Awesome!! I struggle w/ mount - all of your tips were super helpful.

  • @lesleyanneewart782
    @lesleyanneewart782 3 місяці тому

    Thank you. This was brilliant, definitely taking this to class tomorrow. Please keep making content.

  • @gabrielalicea4803
    @gabrielalicea4803 3 місяці тому +1

    Great content! Honest. Genuine. Funny. Insightful. Loved it. Thanks.

  • @sylver76
    @sylver76 2 місяці тому

    Great details. One of the best mount tutorials I have seen.

  • @jojacote2294
    @jojacote2294 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for the tips! I often find myself in top game with a lot of questions (I think that's normal for a blue belt) of what to do next and it's exhausting to be honest. This video gave me a lot of ideas. Thank you very much.

  • @alexlee8765
    @alexlee8765 2 місяці тому

    really good video - please continue breaking down techniques! a continuation of the mount with attacks or troubleshooting would be great!

  • @marcosnevarez1923
    @marcosnevarez1923 3 місяці тому

    150 lbs here. You had me hooked when you described in detail my mount issues. Thanks for the tip!

  • @amt9862
    @amt9862 3 місяці тому +1

    Being smaller this really changed my mount game.Thank you!!

  • @joonl0127
    @joonl0127 3 місяці тому

    the title brought me here and comprehensive guides kept me here- respect

  • @Claudia-jd9fw
    @Claudia-jd9fw 2 місяці тому

    So helpful! Thank you for the in depth explanations for different situations & reactions from mount!

  • @omondieu3256
    @omondieu3256 3 місяці тому

    Finally! These are the type of videos I’ve been looking for!! Exceptional explanation!

  • @filipkrska3495
    @filipkrska3495 3 місяці тому +1

    Detailed and still fun. Good 'ol Ffion.

  • @ReadRollReflect
    @ReadRollReflect 3 місяці тому

    Awesome material, all clear and super practical, please keep it coming!

  • @maddy8692
    @maddy8692 2 місяці тому

    Good stuff! Really needed the end portion on peeling the arms before taking mount 🙏

  • @jeffdj1975
    @jeffdj1975 3 дні тому

    Keep on producing!!! This is very helpful.

  • @jjriz
    @jjriz 3 місяці тому +3

    That was perfect and much needed to see.

  • @woof3886
    @woof3886 3 місяці тому

    hey Ffion, thanks for the clear explanation, hope to see more technique videos!

  • @jasonjeyakumar7063
    @jasonjeyakumar7063 3 місяці тому

    Please continue with videos like this! Helped me understand a lot :D

  • @skippygirl959
    @skippygirl959 2 місяці тому

    I'm definitely going to try all this out. Thanks for the tips, I get chucked out of mount like nothing so I hope this helps!

  • @elvisvf51
    @elvisvf51 3 місяці тому +2

    Outstanding teacher making an outstanding video. As a brown belt and BJJ video addict, I'll say she could be one of the best instructors from what I see. It's refreshing to see a genuinely nice, light, and unintentionally funny personality come together with clear communication and solid grasp of high level (championship level) fundamentals. Pronouncing her "th" 's like an "f' is also classic. Thank you Ffion, looking forward to more; we'll be waiting.

  • @designedfictionproductions
    @designedfictionproductions 3 місяці тому +1

    I really liked this! Super clear and focused.

  • @alexandermaruri1732
    @alexandermaruri1732 Місяць тому

    This is so dope! Please make more if you can... Practicing these techniques tonight

  • @tcarl3119
    @tcarl3119 3 місяці тому +2

    Love this video, thank you! Can you make a video of a few takedowns that you can chain together in the gi?

  • @luisdawnfinder3188
    @luisdawnfinder3188 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this. I'd love to watch more positional instructions from someone so high level as yourself. Also the thumbnail got an instant sub from me lmao

  • @andrealcantara1437
    @andrealcantara1437 3 місяці тому +2

    Really enjoyed your way of teaching! Great video!

  • @275ufc
    @275ufc 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video! Perfect for what we are working on right now.

  • @donbonifaciopt
    @donbonifaciopt 3 місяці тому +1

    Always struggled to control bigger opponents in mount. I'm getting better and this video has very good tips to incorporate.
    Current struggle that I face is how to go from controlled mount to submissions. I always feel I relinquish a bit of control and that I lose mount,

  • @lukabogdanovic1408
    @lukabogdanovic1408 2 місяці тому

    I really liked this video, just simple, well explained. Wanna see more of them. Teaching suits your very well.

  • @ioanniskonstantinou7694
    @ioanniskonstantinou7694 3 місяці тому

    been looking for a video like this for a long time,keep going your videos are the besst!

  • @MrCybin
    @MrCybin 3 місяці тому +1

    This was great, love the explanation and thought process.

  • @lucybrown1490
    @lucybrown1490 3 місяці тому +1

    This is so helpful - thanks Ffion!

  • @panaceus
    @panaceus 3 місяці тому +2

    I don't even train BJJ and I still watched the whole thing. Really good presentation.