400 LBS BJJ Takedowns | How to Protect Yourself

[@vkcsaltyboy]

You have a wonderful professor. He genuinely cares. Awesome!!

[@bjjgiant]

He really is and does! Need more like him for sure, but it's hard when we're so far outside the norm of what they usually see.

[@mobivation]

Good on ya, brother. Keep the content coming. A fantastic journey!

[@bjjgiant]

Thanks Paul! Will do! It’s been great so far!

[@creaturebrushstudio656]

Excellent advice. I damaged my knees twice in exactly those two positions. I will use your instructions moving forward. Great video. 👍💯

[@bjjgiant]

Yeah it's crazy how easy it sneaks up on you, even if you're aware of it. I got too far into my partner one time and had to lift him as I was going because I realized I was taking him straight back :/ Be safe and thanks for the encouragement!

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Ah, jeez. Wish I'd watched this a month ago. Started BJJ in January, going twice a week. Three weeks ago, about 9 or 10 lessons in, a brand new white belt I don't his second lesson was paired with me. Doing live takedowns. He took me down with maximum momentum, and then jumped on me. Two cracked ribs and some turn cartilage. Still not able to cough without bracing. And yeah... I'm not going back to that school. Absolutely no regard for white belt safety. And right now, I just want to join a new school, but can't move properly yet, and I'm clueless about when it'll be safe for me to roll again. Thanks for the video.

[@bjjgiant]

So as soon as I saw your comment I sent it to my coach and we've both just kinda been speechless since... I think we want to think the best about people as they come in and we don't want to insult or coddle them, BUT there really needs to be some education on how and what rolling is. I know there are still different philosophies but none of them should include this kind of injury prone activity. I'm sad to hear how your story went but am very happy to hear you still want to stay in the sport and find a new school. Be transparent with your new school on this stuff and look for those red flags, unfortunately our safety is still our first responsibility even though we should be able to trust coaches and profs. Hope you find a place you love that can help you grow! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Thanks a ton. What's so obvious in retrospect is the advice in your video... Don't resist, flow with the takedown. I'm breathing properly again, and only getting mild twinges when I get into some strange contortion. So I think I'm going to go looking for a new school soon. All the best to you.

[@BiggBells]

Falling is super hard on us no doubt

[@bjjgiant]

Coach has been warning us for months while we waited for the mats and he’s had us going for two weeks now 😂 I feel tenderized haha

[@gl1364]

Hey man, i'm from brazil and just discovered your channel. i'm 23y 250lbs and going to start BJJ next week and is very motivational to see your progress. thanks for the inspiration, don't stop to create content and god bless you.

[@bjjgiant]

Brazil?! That's awesome! I'm glad to hear the videos have been helpful, thanks so much for sharing! Good luck on your first day, it'll change your life!