Thanks Will. I love your videos. I'm 40, a disabled veteran with some background in Japanese Jiu Jitsu and prior to that Tae Kwon Do. It absolutely sucks trying to roll with a 16 year old! Your tips have significantly accelerated my ability to just hold my own and sometimes even land a submission.
THANK YOU yes it does help a lot. I only been doing it for a month or two and i feel stupid everytime i go to practice and i get into whatever position and have no idea what i should be doing. I get so frustrated UGHH. These videos you been doing for white belts is nice. Thank you.
I started Jiu Jitsu 2 weeks ago and I enjoy watching your videos. Although I won't consume everything now, it gives me some insight on things to look for when rolling with others.
Great video I remember doing a lot when I first start. I can confirm the collar drag is the simplest and best takedown for everyone. It’s the primary one we teach at my academy. I would add don’t hold on to thing for no reason or if you have lost the sub. Every grip should have a purpose and plan and holding on to a sub to long can burn your grips or the limb you are using. The biggest thing I preach to white belts is work on your breathing. We are going the full 6 mins so just relax. In through the nose out through the mouth nice and controlled. Don’t give up and keep coming.
Thanks for the video. I have to find someone to practice these opening moves with. It's as if it is happening too fast in class and that I need to spend double the time going through the motions. I'm going to use this video as. reference that I can always return to in order to figure out the opening moves! Thanks man!
Im brand spanking new... These videos are gonna help me a lot. Do you have a video that really breaks it down, like from terminology to etiquette Thanks for making these
Great video, definitely a lot white belts nodding out here to this including me. Could you do a video covering a few variations of pulling guard into a sweep for us white belts please? I'm one of the rare ultra heavyweights (just shy of 300 lbs) that likes to pull guard instead of focusing on takedowns, and I would like to build a good repertoire of sweeps.
Thank you so much for this! I get so lost when we roll. I’ve gotten myself a mat and will be practicing some rolls. Do you have videos of thinks we could practice without a partner?
As a 1 stripe white belt, I really appreciate your breakdowns. You make it make sense without being condescending. Do you have any advice for a smaller, older competitor (174lbs/45 years old) against bigger, younger (230+lbs/30s) guys?
I appreciate that. Yea, focus on leaning leg locks. Just be careful as most schools won’t teach that at white belt levels (due to risk of injury being greater). I’m not the biggest guy, but I’m not small either (5’11, 205 lbs). Leaning leg locks leveled the playing field against guys much bigger than me. They’re a game changer for sure.
Great video, but one question about stripping the grips on the gi - Because I'm often using two hands to strip a single grip and they have two hands they're trying to grab you with, I often find myself endlessly trying to strip grips until I eventually just give up and either just try to establish my own grips (even while my opponent still has grips) or pull guard just to change the position and allow me to use my feet and legs to help. When you're opponent is aggressively trying to grab your gi with both hands, how can you defend effectively?
Great question. If my opponent is aggressively grabbing, I’ll aggressively strip their grips. Do this enough times and it starts to hurt their hands. It is a battle, but stay persistent. If you’re stripping the grips efficiently, and it may take several times, most guys will rethink their strategy and go for something else.
I feel like I'm not aggressive enough. I'm not a aggressive person by nature. Just a chill average dude. I'm not in aggressive mode unless provoked. I'm not fighting my opponent I'm not in that fight or flight scenario. So I feel like I'm not using all my strength and speed to my potential. Pretty nervous I'm not the fastest learning so I feel like a noob. But I'm having fun. Class later to night at 6:00. Thanks for the video
@@ZackFabbian-c7k many would consider that chill mindset a strength. You’ll make better decisions with a cool mind. You can still be chill, but perform with aggression. This is something you’ll get better at with more training. Keep up the great work. I’m sure you’ll get there 🤝
1 stripe white belt thanks for this vid can you do a video on sparring soon as it comes to sparring my minds goes blank is there anyway to resolve this thanks 🙏
I got you. That will start to resolve itself with time. As you become more familiar with the techniques, it’ll become muscle memory and will come much more naturally to you. Keep training and it’ll get easier.
I'm really enjoying your content.I would say there's a thing that i'm running into as i'm a new white belt. When i'm rolling up with someone at a certain tempo. Say like 3-5 tempo. And I'm thinking like OK good.This is a good paste like this is a temple that I want to learn.You know I'm not using too much muscle too much strength and it's a good pace.They will all of a sudden explode to like a 10.And it usually happens when I might be getting a position on them or when they wanna try to get a position on me they will suddenly explode to a tempo of 10. what should I do in those moments? Do follow suit and up my tempo to keep them from getting an advantage on me?
It just depends on what you’re trying to do. Increasing your intensity to maintain a position or submission may be needed at times. It also depends on how far into your own movement you are. Good techniques (once all the way locked up) will negate much force, but if it isn’t locked up and your opponent explodes, you may need to boost your intensity to keep and finish the technique. This is something you’ll get better at with time and practice 👍🏼
I have just started and I have been stuck a lot when my partner gets into a mount and presses their weight down and I can’t seem to figure out where to go. Do you have any videos that show possible movements to make to get out of mounts?
I absolutely love ankle picks. Outside trips are good too. Learned both in my wrestler days. I think if the white belt is open to learn them and does them correctly, they’re a great addition.
@@lm10_dxz91 I think it just depends on the individual’s ability. I’d rather know 2 takedowns REALLY well than partially know 20. Try a few out and the ones that feel the most natural or the least awkward should be the ones you practice and get good at.
@@lm10_dxz91 for reference, I’m a 4 stripe purple belt with wrestling experience and I only use 6 or 7 takedowns. I’d say 2 or 3 of them I can do very effectively.
@@willbrooksofficial Appreciate the response. That’s what I was thinking too. I could try to incorporate around 4-5 takedowns under my belt and be really effective with 2.
There’s lots of crossover. Knowing the pathways of the human body and being able to get from point A to point B (example:moving from back mount to side control) is a big one. There are so many ways that two human bodies can move around each other in a grappling scenario. Wrestling gives those who train it a solid understanding of that to build off of in Jiu Jitsu.
As someone that's been doing jiu-jitsu for only a couple of months, this is great advice!
Glad to hear it! More on the way
1 stripe white belt, 69 years old, Thank you for this.
I’m happy to help. Glad you enjoyed the video.
As a 2 stripe white belt, this was very helpful to me. Thank you for this informative video! 🤙
I’m really happy to hear it! More on the way 🤝🤙🏼
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Blue belt sneaking in here for reminders and new tips, thanks for the great content.
Much appreciated 💪🏼 glad you liked it
Don't you mean 5th stripe white?! 😂
Thanks Will. I love your videos. I'm 40, a disabled veteran with some background in Japanese Jiu Jitsu and prior to that Tae Kwon Do. It absolutely sucks trying to roll with a 16 year old! Your tips have significantly accelerated my ability to just hold my own and sometimes even land a submission.
Love it. Appreciate your content & approach as I prepare for my 1st competition.
Glad to hear it. More on the way. Good luck at your tournament! 🥇
You just gave me a complete set of tools and refinement to my takedown game. Thanks !
Happy to help!
As a 1 stripe white belt thank you for this informative video! 👊🏽
You’re very welcome brother 🤝
THANK YOU yes it does help a lot. I only been doing it for a month or two and i feel stupid everytime i go to practice and i get into whatever position and have no idea what i should be doing. I get so frustrated UGHH. These videos you been doing for white belts is nice. Thank you.
You’re welcome. I’m here to help 🤝 more on the way.
I’m 45, and just had my first class the other night. I was definitely grabbing the lapel a lot. Good to know, to not start that bad habit.
Great stuff, I really like the Collar drag takedown.
Glad you liked it. Oh yea, one of my favorites.
Thanks man. 7 weeks in and I can’t wait to try some of these out. Sloppily at first, but with the intent to master them. You’ve got a new subscriber
Happy to have you, brother. Enjoy the subs 🤙🏼
I started Jiu Jitsu 2 weeks ago and I enjoy watching your videos. Although I won't consume everything now, it gives me some insight on things to look for when rolling with others.
Happy to help. Enjoy the process. Lots of success ahead of you.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a very straightforward, understandable way!! 🤙🏻
I’m happy to help! 🤝
Thank you for the video, it was very informative and fun to watch. I’m a 52 year old white belt and slowly learning.
I appreciate the feedback and glad you enjoyed the video. More on the way. Keep up the good work.
after two years of kickboxing I now started bjj and your videos are extremely helpful! thank you for putting them out here 🤝
Nice! I’m happy to help 🤝
Awesome video. 2 classes in, obviously very lost still. This was informative
@@markied2873 thank you. Hang in there. I promise it gets easier with time 🤝
Considering my first comp and you addressed multiple areas of weakness for me and I appreciate the video.
Awesome! I’m happy to help 🤝
Great video I remember doing a lot when I first start. I can confirm the collar drag is the simplest and best takedown for everyone. It’s the primary one we teach at my academy. I would add don’t hold on to thing for no reason or if you have lost the sub. Every grip should have a purpose and plan and holding on to a sub to long can burn your grips or the limb you are using. The biggest thing I preach to white belts is work on your breathing. We are going the full 6 mins so just relax. In through the nose out through the mouth nice and controlled. Don’t give up and keep coming.
@@thelogicalcaveman9139 awesome tips. Thank you for the comment 🤝
@@willbrooksofficial always brother keep up the good work and teaching
good stuff brotha
Much appreciated bro 🤝
Thank you for posting this. Very insightful!
Happy to help! Glad you liked it
As a one stripe white belt i was looking for new tools to add to my arsenal this video was amazing very helpful
Happy to help 🤙🏼
Thanks for the video. I have to find someone to practice these opening moves with. It's as if it is happening too fast in class and that I need to spend double the time going through the motions. I'm going to use this video as. reference that I can always return to in order to figure out the opening moves! Thanks man!
@@farscape1975 happy to help! It’ll get easier. Just keep training 🤙🏼
This video is awesome dude, thank you 🙏🏼
@@aidenclowes3244 happy to help, brother 🤝
You're a great teacher. Thanks for the videos.
@@billhudson2196 I appreciate that. I’m very happy to help.
Im brand spanking new... These videos are gonna help me a lot. Do you have a video that really breaks it down, like from terminology to etiquette
Thanks for making these
I’m happy to help! I could definitely cover an etiquette video. I think that could be a useful topic for people who are brand new
@@willbrooksofficial I was struggling even ordering gi. 😭😂... Where I can and can't wear shoes... I see lots of people take slides into the gym...
Great video, definitely a lot white belts nodding out here to this including me. Could you do a video covering a few variations of pulling guard into a sweep for us white belts please? I'm one of the rare ultra heavyweights (just shy of 300 lbs) that likes to pull guard instead of focusing on takedowns, and I would like to build a good repertoire of sweeps.
Happy to help. Yea, that’s a good video idea right there.
fantastic video! Thanks, Will!
Glad you liked it! More on the way, my man
The day I start doing jiu jitsu, I know exactly what I’ll be binge watching on UA-cam 😊👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻
Hahaha I got your unlimited supply right here 🙌🏼
Thanks it was good to see. But the move "leg sweep variation" is not just a random leg sweep, it's O Soto Gari, a great Judo technique.
Glad you liked it and thanks for the Japanese name 🤙🏼
Appreciate these videos thank you. Subbed
@@MacStrengthCo very happy to help. Thanks for supporting. More on the way.
Thank you for all you do for us brother. I really appreciate you, God bless
That’s means a lot to me. Thanks for letting me know. More on the way 🤙🏼
Thank you so much for this! I get so lost when we roll. I’ve gotten myself a mat and will be practicing some rolls. Do you have videos of thinks we could practice without a partner?
Happy to help! I just posted 2 solo drill videos you may like
As a 1 stripe white belt, I really appreciate your breakdowns. You make it make sense without being condescending. Do you have any advice for a smaller, older competitor (174lbs/45 years old) against bigger, younger (230+lbs/30s) guys?
I appreciate that. Yea, focus on leaning leg locks. Just be careful as most schools won’t teach that at white belt levels (due to risk of injury being greater). I’m not the biggest guy, but I’m not small either (5’11, 205 lbs). Leaning leg locks leveled the playing field against guys much bigger than me. They’re a game changer for sure.
@willbrooksofficial I'll give that a deep dive. We're actually hitting some in class right now, so I can double dip..appreciate it.
Brilliant video. Need videos like this to help my journey ❤😊
Glad you liked it. More in the way 🤙🏼
Good Job, thank you.
@@andygroat happy to help
Great video, but one question about stripping the grips on the gi - Because I'm often using two hands to strip a single grip and they have two hands they're trying to grab you with, I often find myself endlessly trying to strip grips until I eventually just give up and either just try to establish my own grips (even while my opponent still has grips) or pull guard just to change the position and allow me to use my feet and legs to help. When you're opponent is aggressively trying to grab your gi with both hands, how can you defend effectively?
Great question. If my opponent is aggressively grabbing, I’ll aggressively strip their grips. Do this enough times and it starts to hurt their hands. It is a battle, but stay persistent. If you’re stripping the grips efficiently, and it may take several times, most guys will rethink their strategy and go for something else.
Thanks@@willbrooksofficial!! I'll give that a crack 🖤
@@StuartJM anytime man!
Great info 🙏🏻
@@kel84lds much appreciated 🤝
Thank you sir. This really is great advice.
Happy to help, my friend
I feel like I'm not aggressive enough. I'm not a aggressive person by nature. Just a chill average dude. I'm not in aggressive mode unless provoked. I'm not fighting my opponent I'm not in that fight or flight scenario.
So I feel like I'm not using all my strength and speed to my potential.
Pretty nervous I'm not the fastest learning so I feel like a noob. But I'm having fun. Class later to night at 6:00. Thanks for the video
@@ZackFabbian-c7k many would consider that chill mindset a strength. You’ll make better decisions with a cool mind. You can still be chill, but perform with aggression. This is something you’ll get better at with more training. Keep up the great work. I’m sure you’ll get there 🤝
Fantastic content! Thank you and much respect
I appreciate that! More on the way, my friend
This was helpful, thank you!
Glad to hear it! More on the way
1 stripe white belt thanks for this vid can you do a video on sparring soon as it comes to sparring my minds goes blank is there anyway to resolve this thanks 🙏
I got you. That will start to resolve itself with time. As you become more familiar with the techniques, it’ll become muscle memory and will come much more naturally to you. Keep training and it’ll get easier.
@@willbrooksofficial thanks for replying and thanks for the feedback I appreciate it 👊🏻
Very helpful, thanks!
Happy to help! More on the way 🤝
I'm really enjoying your content.I would say there's a thing that i'm running into as i'm a new white belt. When i'm rolling up with someone at a certain tempo. Say like 3-5 tempo. And I'm thinking like OK good.This is a good paste like this is a temple that I want to learn.You know I'm not using too much muscle too much strength and it's a good pace.They will all of a sudden explode to like a 10.And it usually happens when I might be getting a position on them or when they wanna try to get a position on me they will suddenly explode to a tempo of 10. what should I do in those moments? Do follow suit and up my tempo to keep them from getting an advantage on me?
It just depends on what you’re trying to do. Increasing your intensity to maintain a position or submission may be needed at times. It also depends on how far into your own movement you are. Good techniques (once all the way locked up) will negate much force, but if it isn’t locked up and your opponent explodes, you may need to boost your intensity to keep and finish the technique. This is something you’ll get better at with time and practice 👍🏼
Thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@MeechSmokes happy to help!
I have just started and I have been stuck a lot when my partner gets into a mount and presses their weight down and I can’t seem to figure out where to go. Do you have any videos that show possible movements to make to get out of mounts?
Yeah, actually that’ll probably be my next video
What do you think about ankle picks and outside trips as takedowns to learn for a white belt?
I absolutely love ankle picks. Outside trips are good too. Learned both in my wrestler days. I think if the white belt is open to learn them and does them correctly, they’re a great addition.
@@willbrooksofficial Cheers for the reply! How many takedowns do you think a white belt should be well versed in by the time he’s nearly a blue belt?
@@lm10_dxz91 I think it just depends on the individual’s ability. I’d rather know 2 takedowns REALLY well than partially know 20. Try a few out and the ones that feel the most natural or the least awkward should be the ones you practice and get good at.
@@lm10_dxz91 for reference, I’m a 4 stripe purple belt with wrestling experience and I only use 6 or 7 takedowns. I’d say 2 or 3 of them I can do very effectively.
@@willbrooksofficial Appreciate the response. That’s what I was thinking too. I could try to incorporate around 4-5 takedowns under my belt and be really effective with 2.
what, if any groundwork from wrestling transfers over- me a white belt and high school wrestler
There’s lots of crossover. Knowing the pathways of the human body and being able to get from point A to point B (example:moving from back mount to side control) is a big one. There are so many ways that two human bodies can move around each other in a grappling scenario. Wrestling gives those who train it a solid understanding of that to build off of in Jiu Jitsu.
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Brand new here, it’s hard. You can see attacks but don’t know how to execute them, plus also not wanting to injure youre partner
@@stretchka111 seeing the opportunity is a great sign. Just keep trying and you’ll improve for sure.