BJJ 101 For Cops

[@fire_fux]

Would love more BJJ content

[@M-I]

I work in security and started going to BJJ 4 weeks ago. I love it!

[@warrensteel9954]

Continuous self improvement is great in any profession. Always be ready.

[@Doxymeister]

It's totally worth it, Smith. Came out of industrial security, into educational (campus cop) It's especially useful for female officers, both on the job and personal security. I really wish I'd learned Ju Jitsu along with Taekwondo!

[@Erick-hr5mv]

Sports bjj work as well ?

[@Sheppard2030]

Did Mike just teach us how to escape from cops? o.o

[@GODPLEASEHELPUS]

Sheppard Lol

[@mikethecop]

LOL

[@paulshortall1461]

bet john filax will watch this video

[@welshimegs]

Hope a Florida man doesn't watch this!

[@darracoleman4094]

So tru

[@Spazzycat14]

This would never work. You never said "STOP RESISTING".

[@Harshhaze]

"TASER TASER TASER"

[@hunterwhite3652]

“STOP! POLICE!”

[@everyvillainislemons8712]

"I NEED BACK UP NOW!!!"

[@victorcoleman949]

He didn't shoot the dog either...fail

[@md65000]

He's not allowed to say "stop resisting" until he's standing on his throat.

[@willistheghost]

I have been doing jiu jitsu for 2 years, and I have many cops that are my training partners. It is pretty cool talking with them and seeing how jiu jitsu has positively impacted their policing, and made it safer for both them and the public. I've been interested in law enforcement since high school, and being around all of them has made me seriously consider the career change. Love your channel, and love the jiu jitsu videos! Thanks

[@ws8061]

I've seen so many videos where if just one cop knew basic grappling far less force could've been used. I would absolutely be fine with my tax dollars paying for cops to learn BJJ not just in a one off course but continuously throughout their career. They could even look towards the Army's combatant program and incorporate it into their evaluations.

[@TheGymBros1998]

I’m in the same path right I have a wrestling background and started BJJ and I’m currently in my process applying for the police academy. I have a family so I want to be able to protect my self and able to handle situations without escalating a situation to the extreme. And I think BJJ is a good start.

[@Daddypants11]

Not a cop, but I love doing Jujitsu! I think it should be taught in high school along side wrestling clubs.

[@areshotrod6395]

As a wrestler i love cross training BJJ

[@av1204]

ending was best info! Never thought about that

[@Thegrizful]

Yeah Dave is awesome and he is a very important member of the channel. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of Mike's or Dave's judo.

[@kinaariss]

I've been in martial arts for 16+ years, an instructor for many years, and my husband is a deputy. The really interesting thing about self-defense, BJJ, or judo is that you only get the awareness of what will work in a real life situation by trying and working with many different people and forms. Go out and start taking classes. I have helped my husband refine different positions and skills he uses in the field or something he came across that didn't work quite right. You may get bored of classes early because the basics may seem too easy, but you really want to learn those basics to the point of becoming muscle memory and not need to think about how to perform the movement in stressful situations. Just like how Professor Dave highlighted the importance of one side positioning over another, you wouldn't typically become aware of that until you are put in that situation in a free roll.

[@VikingPreparedness]

Basics. Concepts. So important. More so than some flashy technique. Good stuff

[@buckylarson96]

I didn't realize dave hadn't been on the channel in months till just now and now I miss him

[@Dajo95]

Chris Larson you’re too kind. I promise we’ll be back!

[@vdjfgkrjjrjr2918]

Who else wants to see mike freeroll?

[@mikethecop]

I've done that on IG Live before :)

[@natecole3222]

Not a cop but your last video pushed me over the edge and signed up at the local UFC GYM to bump up my foundation.

[@Nightstalker763]

I love bjj, been training for 7 years, and I'm always trying to convince people how practical it is, especially for law enforcement 😄

[@Hamiltonfan1780]

I love bjj I just started like maybe 2 months ago and have the luxury of training with other officers who teach me many things. I decided to start early i can't even apply any law enforcement position for another 2-3 years. Thanks Mike for the added encouragement to keep going.

[@markd7762]

Im not LEO but work armed security in AZ. I've had my fair share of encounters where Ive had to go hands on. Very rarely have I ever had to use OC or Taser. Jiu Jitsu is my go to less lethal. Every single time its basics. Body lock take down, side control, knee on belly, mount, Americana or Kimura. Nothing flashy. Most of the time the subject gives up out of sheer exhaustion. To your point, Ive offered to teach a handful of officers some basics to help but theres always an excuse. By no means am I an expert, but 6 years in and a purple belt to my name I feel confident I could teach them some valuable skills. Great video!

[@SergioArroyoSailing]

The bit at the end with Dave actually answeree part of the burning question in my head, which is, what to do about strikes ?

[@megd7593]

Love this format! Keep ‘em coming! Be safe out there.

[@jakejitsu219]

My brother lives in Westland, MI. I'd love to stop by next time I visit!

[@mikethecop]

Come on over man!

[@Charlielizard]

Way to go Mike. Smooth easy move to keep yourself in control without wasting energy on yourself.

[@crazyjay5056]

You should totally make a shirt that has your "logo" on it, "Mike the Cop" in the box with the little pig beside it. I love it and want to show my CRJ teachers as well!

[@gunzrus6601]

Mike is looking quite buffed these days

[@Thegrizful]

That's exactly what I was thinking. I'm very impressed with his physique.

[@Spazzycat14]

Buffed? You mean like the top of his head is shiny? Because yeah it is.

[@Thegrizful]

@@Spazzycat14 Mike does have a high beam on his head!! Lol

[@gunzrus6601]

@@Spazzycat14 haha, that buffed too

[@Harshhaze]

Hell yeah he is. Who's the guy in black?

[@MrThaiBxr]

Watching this as I’m going through the Gracie Survival Training train the trainer program. As a DT instructor for my department I’ve been fighting to get this class for about two years. There is no better DT program for law enforcement.

[@bobbysweeney5377]

I was really surprised to find out you train jits. Then I was really impressed, finding out you're a purple belt. Freaking awesome.

[@WillyIsCokey]

Idk Mike, the “Martial Artists” on KZbin comments are pretty convincing. These techniques can easily be negated by a 1 inch punch my Ki instructor said so!

[@heathernjeremy77]

Please do more of these, love this, thank u.

[@toastywaffles2551]

So, I’m in the correctional officer academy right now, would this be good for self defense? I’m not exactly a big guy, a lot of the inmates are way bigger than me.

[@angelopopofski9880]

Toasty Waffles Yes! Absolutely best thing you can do for yourself.

[@NickO.-uz1re]

BJJ is great if you're smaller

[@agentnukaz1715]

It's great but keep in mind bjj is on the ground. Only going to help with one opponent

[@AssassinValentine]

I don't know if I'm late to this comment but hopefully this'll be some help. First off id like to say thank you for wanting to serve as a CO, its a very stressful environment to work in and i would know because I'm a prior correctional officer. Taken BJJ myself I can tell you for certain that YES BJJ will help you as a CO whenever you have a use of force with an inmate. BJJ is actually made for a smaller individual to have a fighting chance with a larger individual and that'll lead me to the next thing I want to say about being a CO. Your size does not matter in your everyday job. It's how you treat someone. Be firm, fair and consistent. You'll hear that a lot. Not only that the job is about respect mostly. Treat someone with respect and the same will be given to you....in most cases. Others you wont be able to control what happens. I can make a rant about this all day but some bullet points to keep in mind that would have helped me in the beginning when I started. 1. Take BJJ and train for worse case scenario. 2.treat everyone with respect. 3. Be firm when needed. 4. Treat everyone fairly and enforce the same standards for everyone. 5. Finally be consistent everyday. If you're wish wash and uncertain, or if you enforce the rules one day and the next day you don't it'll make your job a lot harder and both inmates and officer won't take you seriously. Hopefully this helps maybe another CO with plenty of years under their belt can chime In and share their knowledge. Good luck out there and remember leave work at the gate at the end of the day.

[@toastywaffles2551]

Robert Evans damn that’s great advice and what I hear from the academy and the instructors. I’m not sure how I’ll make out, even though I am working a minimum facility, it still is honestly horrifying to think of telling 100 grown men how to live, and I’m 22 and look 17. The respect is honestly going to be the hardest part, because if you don’t correct issues they will get worse from what I hear, and if I’m soft on one Inmate they will all take advantage

[@copflyer6569]

One of my favorite most effective holds if I was wrestling around with the bad guy was the head lock. I would try my best to avoid a front hold and chocking him or her. Can you post a video of how to get out of a head lock if the tables are turned! Thanks Mike, great video as always.

[@mikethecop]

Yes that's a good potential technique video.

[@angelopopofski9880]

Great idea!

[@jeremy0440]

Sold, going to sign up this week 👍🏻

[@itskidkelly]

I read this as BJ’s 101 for cops

[@heathenmicaella1429]

Same, but this ain’t this kind of channel

[@itskidkelly]

Heathen Micaella sadly

[@killertruth186]

Same.

[@hxFubar]

@@heathenmicaella1429 are you sure? LOL

[@Th3-3nd]

Freudianism.

[@nickeldime1691]

Commerce, MI . Represent! I live in Downtown Detroit. I agree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is effective and it should be mandatory for every officer to take the Gracie Combatives course, and at the same time practice jiu jitsu until they reach purple belt. The reason for Gracie combatives is because it takes the most effective moves from BJJ and modified it to fit the streets.

[@chipmunk9911]

Mike, you are so damn funny! You crack me up almost every video. Keep up the good work!

[@TheJWSimp]

@MikeTheCop - Thanks and keep sharing BJJ for cops. Please add the cops should learn the moves and techniques, then practice them with a vest and duty belt on because they restrict movement and you can see where / what a suspect can reach.

[@Thegrizful]

Damn Mike you are in quite the shape. Didn't realize how diesel you are. Anyways I love your channel and how you humanize the law enforcement profession. You have definitely opened my eyes that law enforcement officers are just like every other person and that is human. Thanks again and please stay safe...

[@TXS_SSSSIN]

Hey Mike, I just got out of college and accepted a job with a local police department! I start the academy next month and I would love some more of these videos.

[@Th3-3nd]

Don't pick up bad habits or you will end up behind bars your self.. Epically In SA our Sheriff doesn't stand for corruption on his force. "Texas Assassin"

[@Rayeky1]

More podcasts with Dave please

[@mikethecop]

Look for Tales of Valor coming out later this evening or tomorrow!

[@Dajo95]

On the way!

[@ArtOfRaving]

The biggest benefit of BJJ for the officer survival movement is maintaining top position, escaping mount, and firearm retention. So many instances where out of shape LEO's have to resort to deadly force because their position of disadvantage constitutes a disparity of force warranting deadly force. It is what it is, but if we can SAFELY avoid meeting that threshold of deadly force (which is different for everyone) why not? A justified shoot is just that, but it still comes with months of court, paid/unpaid leave, court of public opinion, PR hurdles for the department, harrassment and threats towards family etc... Stay safe.

[@4ws0m0]

I was about to comment before the end of the video, but that explained things more clearly. Definitely gotta watch out prioritizing one arm too much and leaving yourself open to counters. Always try to stay to their outside because most likely if the assailant feels trapped and they're determined they will escalate from grappling to throwing blows (aka just whaling on ya).

[@thewheel2023]

Mike i have a serious question regarding your Brazilian jiu-jitsu practice and use while on duty as an officer that I do not care to ask your publicly haha how else may I reach out

[@gammalight1312]

Looks like you got a really good sensei

[@justme-ij2qy]

There is absolutely no substitute for real one on one mat time. My kids never fully understood why I trained them until they needed it and it was instinctively used. My son used jiu jitsu at work to subdue and hold a crazy guy that came in and started trashing the place and attacking people. He was 18 and there were bigger older guys around that were helpless. Train, train, train. The more you know the less likely you will have an encounter because you will also learn how to defuse a situation before it comes to something worse.

[@christophervelez1561]

Is a Russian 2-1 a valid technique? Are you trying to keep some space because you got all the tools on your belt? Do you want to hug the bicep tighter? I love these videos and love the work y’all are doing!

[@ferretapocalypse]

Let’s not forget working on grip strength. Can’t bust loose from a bone crushing grip

[@LoneWulf1992]

Anyone know where I could find the original copy of that police encounter video? Been looking for that thing for MONTHS

[@kevinnunna2609]

question if I go in there and hold a choke a couple minutes too long you gonna pull you're badge and gun.

[@codysheffield6902]

Hey I went to that gym before love it there

[@markstump2816]

Love the shirt can you tell me where I can for find one? Thanks

[@jon7523]

Glad I stuck around for the end b/c that was simple & solid positioning strategy. 👍

[@shermankearns200]

You too Angelo!

[@daequanloco8351]

GREAT CONTENT!

[@geesss8675]

"Both of them will kill me!" Mike the Cop 2019 lol

[@shermankearns200]

You are the best Mike!

[@Spazzycat14]

Isnt BBJ what Badge bunnies want to give to cops? Im confused.

[@therealkillerb7643]

Yeah, when this first came up, I completely misread the title and thought, "Did someone change my recommendations to adult?"

[@pantazos2954]

2:52 heyy buddy ,you're going to jail 😂😂

[@rcbjjinternationalassociat6082]

We work on this scenario last night. I agree with what was stated here, but if you look at the video he had one arm control because he was calling in location, back up, etc. I teach 5 points of contact in this position: hand/wrist, hand/armpit, belly/elbow, deltoid / shoulder blade, and most importantly head / chin. Worst case scenario they pull a weapon with the other which equals a quick arm drag to the ground and going to gun. Any thoughts?

[@Dajo95]

RCBJJ International Association I would say that you either control the person or you call for backup. This guy couldn’t do either

[@jacobmarshall1232]

@mikethecop you should link up with Tbacon on twitch and KZbin! Hes a cop who streams his patrols to give people a firsthand experience on how police work and where they’re coming from....you may already know of him but i can totally see awesome things coming to youtube and/or Twitch if you two connected somehow! Love you’re videos, thanks for your service and sacrifice!

[@ccsmith2937]

Thanks Mike. 👍

[@JoaoVictor-nl5gp]

Hello from Brazil!

[@MrStevencorleone]

Prof. Angelo looks like he'd be a monster to roll with.

[@philmeador8235]

I train there regularly and can confirm

[@jasonhughes4096]

I train at the gracie jiu-jitsu near me whenever I can.

[@aharris87]

My department is extremely small. We are super rural and like many other agencies, low on manning (back up could be 40min away at times). Closest large town is 1hr away. Closest place with any type of combative training is 2hrs away. Majority of us use what the academy taught us and skills we learned from wrestling and/or military. Any tips for self-taught BJJ?

[@mikethecop]

Self-taught is tough. However, you have some options: first, you could go to a Gracie Survival Tactics for cops somewhere and get certified to teach what you've learned to your department. Second, you could do an online version of that and train with others in your department.

[@aharris87]

@@mikethecop I've been looking at attending a ground survival training but the time to attend is an issue with leave. Still looking into it though. I have also recently purchased the Gracie Combatives DVDs and I've been talking about training with people from my Dept. Once again, time is an issue. We all usually pull 20 to 30hrs of OT per paid period. What should I focus on for the time being until a more established routine is set? And thanks for the reply!! Huge fan of your work.

[@matthewm7109]

You just gotta make the comment to yourself to make the time. You can learn a lot with a good dedicated training partner. That program is set up really well in that it establishes the fundamentals that you can build off of later. The biggest thing is exactly that, getting time on the mat learning fundamentals.

[@aharris87]

@@matthewm7109 Thanks for the advice. I know it's needed so I'm going to keep at finding outlets to train.

[@craigbenz4835]

Good video Mike.

[@stans5270]

I understand why the cop in the video kept his distance from the perp. That's part of situational awareness training. Bringing him in close to you might provide a Michael Brown moment/scenario. Monday Morning Quarterbacking always seem smarter than Sunday afternoon quarterbacks. The cop used one hand to key his mic. Unless you're one of those unique people with three arms, sometimes grabbing an arm with two hands will be impossible.

[@mikethecop]

Hey Stan, this was FAR from Monday morning quarterbacking. It was simply a reference and we offer a solid set of principles to address a common scenario. Also, watch the entirety of the video we have clipped. There are several moments where the tug of war reference is happening. It's undeniable. I'm not here to Monday morning QB, I'm just offering principles that can help cops in similar situations. I'm not perfect. I don't claim to be. I'm learning and so should all cops. We aren't training for the "impossible" but for the common. Also, I address the issue of one hand vs. two in the video, which you are ignoring :)

[@stans5270]

@@mikethecop Mike, I appreciate the time and effort that you put in making these videos. The cop already lost control of the situation when the video started. You demonstrated techniques that would help avoid that from happening. Myself, I would have handled 4-5 things different from what he did, as would you. Keep up the good work. PS - Pay your intern better before he starts to work for Bernie on the side. ;-)

[@matthewm7109]

Stan S the problem is that cop, like most, are only taught to grab people by the arms to try and take them down. If you can do it than that is ideal but they were never taught what to do if that doesn’t work. Those techniques work ok when someone is not really fighting you or trying hard to get away. When that’s the case cops need some basic judo or wrestling take downs.

[@TYFYS-71]

I work as a paramedic I’ve been doing BJJ for a year, I’m surprised on how much BJJ material I use in my job

[@dchiznit209]

R Fletcher really? As a paramedic?? Mind if I ask for examples?

[@TYFYS-71]

Don Cuyson simple escapes, when patients are elderly or under the influence they grab on to me while in the truck, simple breaking their grips.

[@TacticalRick507]

Would you do a LEO RECAP About Officer Jon Crowder of little Rock? I would ask you watch the video dash cam, (it's about 15 total minutes). Occurred in 2018 current case is updated through July 2019. Do some back ground on it and see what you think. Thanks.

[@papadozaemm4991]

Where can I buy that badass rash guard?

[@VTLille]

Excellent!

[@ambercrombie789]

I am 63. Really, should I do this? I'm in pretty good shape but live in the hinterlands of E. Texas. ??

[@Dajo95]

ambercrombie789 Jiu Jitsu is for everyone. Forget MMA gyms, go for a legit Jiu Jitsu gym. Have fun

[@TheRosyCodex]

Isn't the "wrong" grip he was showing useful for taking their back too?

[@mikethecop]

Sigh..............go back to the situation we are discussing :)

[@am2rookie855]

I wanna learn Rex-Quan-Do...

[@dchiznit209]

AM2 Rookie nothing on Ameri-dote

[@aarphi1984]

4:12 - WE MISS YOU DAVE!!!!!!

[@Doxymeister]

Interesting. Question: Is there good training out there for disabled people? Confined to wheelchair or dependent on crutches? Balance terrible these days, so it's real problem. I sure wish I'd learned Ju Jitsu early on in my career, I think I would have benefited from it. Thank you!

[@Dajo95]

DachshundsRule absolutely! Contact a legitimate Jiu Jitsu gym and they will help you out! Jiu Jitsu is for everyone

[@Braxtay747HD]

BJJ or Jiu-Jiutsu is it a big difference?

[@mikethecop]

BJJ was adapted from Judo/Jiu-Jitsu to better capitalize on leverage and size. Tons of info online.

[@XxShadow101xX]

I would love more BJJ stuff! Also Mike do you have any tips on finding a good BJJ dojo(?) (Is that the right term? 😆)

[@jjnsc]

This vid was made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.

[@Nethezbet]

And don't forget GST! I wish I could get more of my guys to train BJJ, as I use it OFTEN to gain control.

[@shrimuyopa8117]

Are you saying the arm drag is no good?

[@Dajo95]

Tyler Goodrich I’m not a fan of arm drags on the street.

[@abejavadi235]

Haha! Dave man, you should arm drag across your body, not into your body. That way it's tougher for them to turn the corner on you and you turn the corner on them at the end of the drag. Granted, someone can always redrag if they're in a good base and know what they're doing. But the redrag is there for you too!

[@Dajo95]

Abe Javadi an arm drag is a dangerous game off the mat. No way that would ever be my go to! U silly.

[@abejavadi235]

@@Dajo95 I didn't say it was my go to. But I've used it! It helps if they're trying to push you.

[@BiggsTheOwl]

Wait you to together are Micheal angelo

[@mr.m1394]

Mikeeee, im Mike from Texas...5.0 down here. Where did you get that jiu jitsu cop rash guard? Let me know brother and stay safe !

[@mikethecop]

AlphaDawg Jiu Jitsu cop on Instagram!

[@bman1235]

Mike! What’s your belt color?!?? I never knew you were a mat savage!

[@bman1235]

Nvm purple. Just saw it. You are awesome man!

[@Dajo95]

BMAN Wayne hes no black belt but whatever... 😑

[@karamlevi]

I bounced for a few years and only used martial arts and made it work well. 6’0 180lbs at the time. I talked, I sold, I de-escalated, and I had awesome Kung Fu & Mauy Thai to stop so much trouble. If I had a gun and no training? Lots of people would “need” to be shot. Then I would be sad years later OR deeply numbed out and potentially suicidal, because... why not? Learn Martial Arts so you can be safer, healthier and smarter. It’s also externally fun to play chess with your skills when people behave badly... The better you are the skills the funner it becomes... you “get to” try new things while taking people down if need be. I had 3-5 fights a night for a couple years. This is “with” deescalation / self deprecating sales tools. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve scene a Officer litterly cut a pork chop with a dull spoon self defense wise... painful to watch such lack of development in a professional 😢...🤭...🤦‍♂️... Mike The Cop 👮🏽 is doing a fair and rightful service to Law Enforcers and the public too. Great Stuff. And no I am not in Law Enforcement. Just a fan when it’s done well-

[@daddywarbucks6845]

Training is key 👍

[@adamtr1121]

Awesome stuff! Keep up the BJJ!

[@christophertaylor3150]

I would love to see at least 2 bjj classes per week mandatory for all police officers.

[@eliotquintana9802]

Bjj for police force at street mma fighter coach police

[@jalenbartlett5287]

I wish i could join you there....

[@TheGreg6466]

i love learning martial arts on KZbin, I'm an expert just from watching stuff like this, I'd probably beat Dave's a$$ I'm so good now, in fact where's my black belt mike?

[@mikethecop]

It's in the mail!

[@rush2124u2]

This is good stuff very practical, something anyone can use. If this goes good start a new BJJ channel , this was good.

[@carvinglightning7881]

Just an FYI I just realized I was unsubscribed from your Channel. I was watching donut operators breakdown of the firefighter vs. Cop video and followed his link to get re subscribed to your Channel.

[@cromano6830]

Cool

[@mrspklogann13]

I didn't realize how tall you were!

[@mikethecop]

I don't think 5'9" is tall.

[@mrspklogann13]

@@mikethecop well, then I didn't realize how ripped you were! 😉

[@polycarpofsmyrna2168]

0/10 no spartan kick

[@Jayscarrealm]

Need to incorporate more bjj. Mainly focused on boxing and recently wrestling

[@kennethtamburelli1422]

Mike the Cop!!

[@ruthwalton3457]

My excuse for not being there with you ......The dog ate my waterwings so I can not swim the Atlantic.🙈🙈🙈

[@andytsung9442]

Does this apply for Border Patrol Agents too?

[@codyjonesj.6801]

I got that forty minute drive too lol

[@chunkycheesemonkey99]

"Hey buddy, you're going to jail" 😂😂😂

[@jonlanier_]

3:22 I think you just got knocked out Mike by a left hook. Your opponent is not going to ask what style are we using today. And he is going move a lot faster than you can get a block up.

[@mikethecop]

If you think someone can be pulling away hard in one direction and moving forward in another at the same time your issue is worse than not understanding the concepts here, it's not understanding physics, lol. You don't POSSIBLY address every possible scenario in a 6 minute YT video Jon. But, consider the principles being taught and how they are being applied IN CONTEXT.

[@blkstang4830]

Angelo looks like he wants to sell me a pizza 🍕 😜

[@Dajo95]

Blk Stang Hahahaha. Well played!

[@josecrispim572]

I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷😀

[@davidwalker9173]

Real question: how do you handcuff a one armed man

[@justinmoss1524]

Wrist to ankle...that would be awkward.

[@cjdooley2]

wrist to belt loop or something similar