How To Get Good At BJJ... FAST!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Check out my BJJ Theory Course: courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com/courses/jiu-jitsu-theory-course

[@dylanorr3159]

I have trouble just staying alive while rolling and struggle to get out of mount and side control. I struggle to also be fast with submissions please help

[@NazKuwat]

What do you think of Khabib Nur Magomedov’s style?

[@gallogallito242]

Where is your school located I like this dude would defenaly love to have this dude as my teacher

[@barryangeline4885]

"This is supposed to be fun, don't take it too serious and let your ego get in the way" This is gold! I needed this right now!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Exactly man 🙏 BJJ is something that you're supposed to enjoy. Not something that will feel like a burden.

[@charliemessano2128]

Have to keep reminding myself this and taking small victories.

[@boagrappling99]

Hope you guys like the edit and animations in this video! We worked so hard on this one aha.

[@Unclesteve16]

Thank you!

[@n0t.n0el.0ne]

I’ve worked in AV for a while, so I understand how long just *one* text animation can take! lol

[@vyndaio]

You guys do amazing work, I really appreciate your dedication and effort.

[@uke_mike]

great as always benny boy

[@leonhiggins]

They are awesome

[@TeachMeGrappling]

Wow thank you so much Jordan! Someone told me you mentioned my channel and I feel very honored! ❤ Subscribed and I hope to learn some new things from you!! 🤙 Coach Brian

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you, Brian! Your channel and content is amazing. So happy that you're a part of the BJJ community - and I am really looking forward to collaborating with you sometime in the future! All the best man 🙏

[@theunknownguy265]

Wassap

[@michaeldennie8255]

Love it!

[@ironpatriot344]

1. Drill (with a purpose) 2. Do your homework (learn outside of mat time) 3. Ask your training partners how they’re beating you 4. Record your rolls 5. Be consistent

[@theresabrandon5313]

Aa

[@ghosthashira6748]

Spoiler alert

[@justinmpanderson]

I'm over here doing homework and this guys giving away the answers lol

[@Anonymoose361]

List of channels mentioned for #3: John Thomas BJJ Coach Brian Peterson Less Impressed More Involved BJJ

[@nathdog1992]

Loved the line "you're going to be somewhere in 10 years, you might as well be a black belt" puts it into such great perspective and can apply to so many things in life not just BJJ. Cheers for the videos. 6 months into my jiu-jitsu journey at 30 yrs old :-)

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Exactly man! The time will pass anyway, so you might as well maximize it :)

[@overrideFunction]

#3 is my favorite and I just started doing this. There was this one purple belt that always swept me from butterfly and I just asked him "what do other people do to defend your butterfly guard that give you trouble?" He gave me some fantastic tips that really helped me! It was great having someone that literally coached me through beating his best guard. Now that's a fantastic gym culture!

[@LeviPage]

This is stuff I tell everyone all the time. Focus on guard passing/retention. Also, your point about watching lots of videos on the same topic. This has been invaluable for me. You find commonalities that ultimately help you understand the underlying concepts and each teacher gives you a different perspective.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

That's right, man 👊 Becoming good at Jiu-Jitsu is as much about actually studying it, analyzing it, as it is about just rolling. You have to have both :)

[@jacksongray3001]

As a blue belt that’s started to feel like my improvement is stagnating, this video was so helpful. Love this channel and the way you explain your techniques in rolls🤝

[@joelchapple1]

Blue belt is a deep devision so it's easy to feel like you're getting nowhere, just keep it up and like he says collect special moves lol

[@LIMIBJJ]

Appreciate the shoutout! You have the best video quality on KZbin and your hard work is appreciated 🙌🏼

[@LA_Native]

Stoked you got a shoutout! Both of your channels are helping this generation.

[@LIMIBJJ]

@@LA_Native 🙌🏼

[@CosmicPenguin01]

Just putting out banger after banger! 🔥🔥 My biggest challenge in Jiujitsu has been consistency. I work a very labor intensive job so many days after work all I want to do is go home and rest for the next day. I’ll have months where I let that side of me win, but then I’ll have other months where I’m extremely disciplined in showing up regardless. It’s definitely a work in progress. 😅

[@JIxUSTICE]

Same problem for me, and if I only sleep for like 5-6 hours it's def not happening 😂

[@leightonscottful]

Same. My issue has been injuries. Once you stop it's really easy to go months or years without starting again.

[@BGale47]

its a marthon not a sprint just do what you can bro dont get discouraged. Pick a schedule you can do and stick to i. Might only be 2 days a week at times but its better then taking a month.

[@corneillechahoua5253]

Who’s the lady in the thumbnail ?

[@msdunkel]

Listen to Joe Rogan, you've got to defeat your inner bitch! I bet that on those occasions when you're tired and you go anyway you're glad you went. Keep those in mind when the couch is calling.

[@ConveyApp]

Thanks for the wonderful content. I would like to add, in regards to drilling. Injuries of any kind are demoralizing. I injured my shoulder 20 yrs ago and quit BJJ. It was one of the biggest mistakes of my life. Fortunately I came back 3 yrs ago and am on my way to purple belt. Now I believe injury can be a blessing in disguise to force adaptation in you BJJ game. One of my training partners hurt his back pretty badly. Almost couldn’t walk. He came to class every day took notes, and rehabilitated his back during class. He started basic guard movements, then started drilling with partners super lightly in his back control, which was not good before his back got hurt. He was a (3) striped blue for a very long time. With in the 4 months of his note taking and back rehab at the gym he is almost impossible to defend his back control and received his purple belt in June. He would have never worked on his back takes if he had not gotten injured to the level of proficiency he is at now.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

What a story man, thank you! It's so inspiring. And yepp, I agree, obstacles are sometimes opportunities in disguise... Or at least we can make them so :)

[@ConveyApp]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu Your a heck of a BJJ Practitioner. Thanks for the response.

[@DSVN23]

Jordan’s KZbin channel is a cheat code to get good fast. My defence has gone up massively due to your videos and simple tips, now just to improve my offence (always been my weak point)

[@ajhhd423]

Never clicked a video so fast

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! I've been stressing about this video since it's a bit different than what I normally do. Glad you were for it!

[@makingsnow9234]

Homework is real good stuff. I took advices from Jordan which is never letting your opponent grab your head or giving them underhook. I always think these two things when I’m in guard and also when I’m top position I’m focusing on those two things. Thanks Jordan.

[@LostSoulAscension]

Tips on injuries? Blisters, finger health from gi work and serious injuries, what to do about when rolling gets too crazy, etc thanks!

[@GyatYou]

So humble and so informative. Subscribed!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you 🙏🙂

[@matcore]

Yep, going obsessive on videos of a specific position or move is my number one learning method. After class, if something was a struggle I'll binge every video I can find and try again next class and the improvement is night and day. Your vids have been pivotal in this process.

[@clarkdever]

Your videos have turned a corner in quality Jordan. I'm a long time subscriber (used to live in Buffalo). Keep up the great work! You're breaking out!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks for noticing man! I got popular so quick that everyone had to see me learn on the job. I feel like I've got it down pat now, plus I've hired 2 employees to help with the channel. It's all bangers from here on out. I'm really excited for all the upcoming content!

[@thali89]

I’m 4’11 and 115lbs. So I have many struggles ha! From retaining dominant positions, getting swept and overpowered. Been doing BJJ since March of this year, and your channel has helped me immensely! Thank you.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

You'll get better, Dio! Just keep training and applying the things you've been shown (and these tips too lol). Happy that my content has been of use! I appreciate it 🙏

[@cheesejkliop]

Any updates?

[@EvolveNowYoga]

The editing on this one is great and even better advice!!

[@boagrappling99]

thanks bro!!

[@TonyFerrieri]

Great advice. As a 57 year old white belt time is not on my side. But I love it! Thanks Jordan looking forward to catching up on your past videos. And learning from future ones!

[@amjedhatu542]

The best advice on KZbin for jiujitsu. It took me years to figure these few simple things out. Keep it coming Jordan!!!

[@KierenLefevre]

Ayyye 4:25 shhoutout to me and big Chad haha awesome video Jordan! Thank you for your insight as well.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Glad you liked that one man haha, and thank you a lot 🙏

[@Blacktorch27]

This video is phenomenal. I’m going to be coming back to this one over and over again for a while, thank you!

[@TREEfool]

The editing in this is incredible. You guys did your research in viewer retention. And of course, the substance was amazing too. Thanks.

[@__gk___]

You literally listed all of my most listened to BJJ channels. You’re the man Jordy!

[@Briggsy]

Rad content Mate, your films have helped me out heaps! My biggest challenge has always been rolling with heavier people (I'm 70kg, anyone over 90kg is pretty full on for me), I'll definitely watch as many tips and tricks films you can make about rolling with the big fellas!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Aw man I appreciate it! Thank you! I'll keep finding huge guys to roll to help haha

[@AnthonyDonnellyTT]

Excellent advice Sir. I'm almost 54, started training at 49, but unfortunately, due to COVID and misfortune, haven't trained for a year, but hitting the mats again now. I'm still a blue belt and have stopped myself worrying about the "What if I'd not missed so much time, would I be close to, or even purple by now...?" I'm just going to pick up where I left off and time will dictate the rest. I love the sentence, "If you're going to be anything in ten years, why not be a black belt." I'm hoping to not be too far off by my 60th birthday. Thank you again. Oss!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Exactly man. No sense in crying over spilled milk. 🙏 You can only control what comes in the present and (somewhat) in the future - so focus on that! And enjoy the BJJ journey. The black belt is a milestone, but training and experience is the goal :)

[@gregorywilkinson5731]

"... Rather than ten seconds in your guard, and the rest just trying to survive" -this is probably the toughest challenge faced by beginners, and it certainly was the same for me. It's not just the taxing physicality of defending from bottom side control, it's psychologically challenging to know you're just getting dominated round after round.

[@SethKBaldwin]

Positional sparring is super useful from every position. Working on guard is great for white belts tired of getting smashed. No one seems to enjoy submission defense and guard recovery from bad positions but that's what makes your game resilient.

[@ericleach403]

Excellent advice! One huge thing you can do to speed up the time to black belt is to find a good school you like and stick with them from White to Black. Switching instructors will easily set you back a year or two 💥

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I agree 100% percent. I was one of the rare exceptions. I've had 3 instructors give me belts oddly enough.

[@BH-ix7nq]

Emphasis on good! If your at a gym you hate, do your best to find one you enjoy, even if that means you train less days in a week. Could prevent you from learning bad habits or just quitting all together.

[@bradleylivingston6514]

This is great! I have progressed very quickly as well, getting my brown belt at 5 yrs and 5 months in. I di pretty much exactly what you are talking about. There were two other things I would add that I did that I felt helped me. 1. Have a training partner you trust very much, so you can continue training even when injured. I've had some injuries that would have otherwise sidelined me for weeks at least, but was able to come back quickly by modifying what I did and having partners I could trust. 2. Go the next step. Whenever learning and drilling a technique, my training partner and I would always eventually start going to "what would happen next" whether that be completely controlled position, or stopping them from finishing because they did something a little off and going into what you would do from there in that scenario. I feel like that helped to develop that ability to se what was going to happen before it happened. Just my 2 cents worth

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Those are fantastic insights, Brad! Yep, having a great training partner is a huge bonus, because you can always go over stuff with them - plus, if the two of you share the same passion for BJJ (as the two of you do), then it's just a matter of time before you start progressing faster than others. Great job on that brown belt achievement man 🙏

[@markmariscal5111]

This guy gained a new fan, dude seems extremely genuine and an awesome teacher.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Mark! I appreciate that 🙏

[@RadicalTrivia]

Great video! Dude, the guard passing drill is the best drill. To me, it's the "wax on, wax off" drill of jiujitsu. I tell everyone, "You cannot possibly get too good at doing this drill. Do it again." Our version is, top person wins by passing, bottom person wins by getting full guard or standing up. You can learn like 75% of jiujitsu this way. My biggest challenge is usually that I'm the last one on the mats because everyone else has used up all their energy...

[@justinjex1]

Thanks!

[@jesseradolinski989]

As usual, super helpful and concise. Thanks for the dope material. Its interesting that reading about BJJ was so helpful for such a visual/tactile activity.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! That's the only book I think is worth reading really for bjj instruction. Otherwise video is the superior format.

[@calebvinson8703]

Cool Jon Thomas shoutout. I train in Chattanooga, TN and drop into Triangle Academy in Franklin, TN whenever possible. Jon’s brother is an instructor there and I always enjoy his classes. Also, always enjoy the content! Much love!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Yeah man, I really enjoy Jon's channel! And it's awesome to hear that. Jiujitsu makes everyone in its world connected 👊

[@tonycatterall9951]

I train at alleycats in the UK.. we are a very good BJJ gym.. I have trained for around 7 years now. And I must say your video are amazing thank you for your post.. they do help a lot. Keep doing what you are doing thanks

[@coreychancelor211]

i swear you. are. the. best.!!!!!! i LOVE IT WHEN YOU POST keep it up!!!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I appreciate it man! Just wait until next week's video. It's even more 🔥🔥🔥

[@KAP32DW]

Quality videos are better than some obscure technique. This video was golden and useful. Thanks appreciate what you do and teach.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I agree man. These tips you can carry with you throughout your BJJ journey and at almost any stage of it. Happy you found it useful! 🙏

[@angiefox8534]

Awesome advice as always! Thanks Jordan👊

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you! I've been really nervous about this video since it's a bit different than the rest. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@nunyobidnezz707]

"and now I'm happy to share my formula of success for you".... thought I was about to get an ad for a subscription service lol Seriously, great vid. I'm about to get back into jiu-jitsu and I am glad I found this channel

[@HopingTree]

These are incredibly valuable tips. You are a jiu jitsu inspiration. Thanks for sharing back with those that are coming up in the community.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you for the kind words man. I try to give as much as possible, and will continue doing so for decades to come 🙏

[@OhYaSure]

Thanks Jordan! I’m only a 1 stripe white belt, but these tips all make sense and I’ve already been doing them (other than recording, but that’s already on my radar). Im 43, but started playing hockey at 26 and went through all the adult learners issues - which are very similar to BJJ (and most sports/hobbys). I’m not perfect, but I’ve trialed and errored enough to have a refined, sustainable approach to adult learning. Ie, even before my first day on the mat I did some homework, and that hasn’t stopped. Learning hockey basically on my own forced discipline in off-ice training. I now carry that over to BJJ. So my black belt in beer league hockey is carrying over! lol So far so good!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Awesome man! Great to hear that the discipline carried over, as well as the understanding of necessity for self-imposed studying. You've got this 🙏

[@JakubS_]

I like your style, you are very goal oriented, no bs, no wasting time. That's why you where able to progress so fast, and hard work of course. I don't want to sound mean, but sometimes i wondering where you could have been if not the kids and pause at your "competition path". I know you have been happy, and you would not trade it and so on. But you know, would you be an ADCC champ? I think you are the material. Take care, and keep it up.

[@ajochum]

Every single one of your videos is so helpful… thanks for doing this!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I appreciate it so much! Thank you!

[@davidrivas6412]

I like Coach Brian bc he implements lots of wrestling in jiu-jitsu which makes it more interesting

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Agreed. Wrestling is huge for nogi. Coach Brian has a great understanding of Jiujitsu and is a great teacher as well.

[@TeachMeGrappling]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu 🙏

[@jonnewbury3482]

Keeping a journal after every class has really helped fast track my progress. Highly recommend it. 👊🏻

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Great tip, man. Makes learning easier 🙏

[@BrandonsBJJ]

Hey Jordan, great vid! Editing is looking sick. I enjoyed this new format. Would you ever consider putting subtitles on some of your vids? I tend to register things a bit better when I’m reading and watching, the CC option on KZbin tends to go too fast & is a bit jumbled. Not sure if you’ve had the request before. Thanks for your vids as always. Love the podcast as well.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I would love to. The only issue is the amount of time it takes to do. Otherwise I would do that every video.

[@wizardlyrhino2824]

You got some high quality content, keep at it brotha

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Glad you think so. Thanks man!

[@gmenendez9569]

Thank you Jordan. I have just taken 3 classes but I know I’m on the right track.

[@ward25038124]

My Biggest issue is I'm 45+ and my body is not able to cash the cheques my brain is writing so would be interesting to see/hear your views of "Senior" BJJ strategies and adapting to a lack of body tolerance to injuries.

[@mouthguardcomic]

At 48, what helps me is that I’m very proficient with takedowns and continually try to improve in that area. Also, as Jordan mentions, passing guard is very important. I try to avoid scrambles so I stay tight and like to use passes such as the Cro magnon pass, body locks, etc. Now, I have to admit, if I am not worried about the person, I do use cartwheels, etc. I have a flashy side. However, staying tight and using takedowns helps me with the younger guys.

[@nanobotdex]

I'm a 46 year old brown belt. What's really helped me "get durable" has been weight training at least a few days a week. A bootcamp-style class like F45 is perfect for me, as the coach forces me to work, haha. In terms of injury prevention, it is critical. The other thing is, I don't have an ego, I tap early and often. A big blue belt taps me? Good for him, man, let's get on with it! If a young guy with amazing cardio wears me down and finishes me, good for him, his cardio should indeed be better mine. Tap and move on. Also, and this is so important - I stretch 15-30 min EVERYDAY.

[@vyndaio]

+1 to this, being the older guy in the gym presents some unique challenges. I'd love to hear Jordan's perspective.

[@gdmclean]

Also having this problem. Im 41 and would love to earn a blue belt. But injury setbacks are wearing me down mentally. If i get through a month without some sort of back spasm its a miracle.

[@leightonscottful]

Same. Surgery for elbow tendinitis. Now shoulder tendinitis and either achilles tendon problems or some sort of nerve thing. Really hard to keep the spirits up. I started doing BJJ in my late 20s. Now I 'm 48. It's more off than on since then. Still very much a white belt.

[@25davidhenry]

This video was fantastic! You Gave a great outline of how to progress! Your tips and instruction are gold! Thank you!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks, David! Happy that it's been of help :)

[@GustavoPolska]

The 🐐 of instructionals. Thanks for always trying to help us out!

[@davidrivas6412]

I think you have the best information on jiu jitsu

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I appreciate that 🙏

[@onyxcideYT]

I really liked you talking to the camera. You’re getting better at this KZbin thing. Keep it up! OSS 👊

[@davybarr5919]

Wow, just the video I needed to see. Perfect advice for a new blue belt. Love your stuff, man!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Awesome, glad to hear it man! Congrats on the new blue belt 👊

[@MarioDoesDetails]

Yet another great video, Jordan. Your content is truly inspirational, & can’t thank you enough for the consistent knowledge. 🤝

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I appreciate that so much man! You're the best 🙏👊

[@Proudlymale]

I freaking love this channel!!!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Tristan!! 🙏👊

[@Proudlymale]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu my pleasure! Thank you for making these awesome videos. Please continue and someday I hope we meet and make a video together.

[@danielskrivan6921]

My school does a similar pass/sweep round, except for us it's 2-min on top, and then 2-min on bottom. The next round is then started from the day's position, but is a live roll, and again is 2-min on top and 2-min on bottom. Then we do 5-min live rolls from the feet. If someone is new and/or nursing an injury, they often just continue either the pass/sweep or live roll from guard rounds instead.

[@yartysparty]

Excellent video that everyone should watch. I still read JiuJitsu Academy every chance I get.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Awesome man. I doubt it'll ever become "outdated".

[@JoeC_aka_PwnerJoe]

These tips helped a lot, thank you Jordan! 👊🏽

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Glad to hear it 👊

[@daxfit3]

Such great advice, Jordan. Thanks so much, man!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Glad you think so! Thanks!

[@ElbowsTight]

This video is GOLD!!! Asking questions with a purpose is so powerful. Don't just ask, "what should I work on?" Also thanks for the shoutout 🤙🙏🥋

[@poffomania]

I hope you make a vlog showcasing your preparation for the ADCC trials. Can’t wait to see what you can do on that stage

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man I want to do some vlogs but it's so hard to get in front of the camera like that haha. Hopefully by the time trials come I'll have the balls to do it lol.

[@poffomania]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu you should check out Jason khalipa’s ( he’s a CrossFit games champion )blog from masters worlds he competed at purple belt it was pretty cool to see how competing in a tournament would be like

[@darnellleming917]

Gold video again👊🏽 I’m pretty bad at passing guards so I know what I have to do thanks!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man 🙏 Keep training, you'll see progress really fast I'm sure :)

[@justinmiller1535]

Awesome video coach!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

🙏👊

[@lizkim9647]

Thank you for this channel! It's fresh and definitely filling a void in a sea of BJJ videos! If you have tips for smaller people that are weaker (aside from the obvious "be more technical"), it would be greatly appreciated!!

[@devinloveridge6805]

Im a purple belt 9 years in, started at 16 but ive been working full time to support my family since highschool and dont always get enough time on the mats, one problem i always have is just feeling low energy and achy joints

[@mxracer1jc]

Solid content, Jordan 👊🏼

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man 👊

[@stanislavprotasenia7662]

u have learned so much from you past 2 years. you are superb

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I appreciate it! Thank you 🙏

[@szechuan220]

I'm not gonna lie, I had skeptical Hippo eyes when I saw the title of the video. But you had me at "#1 - Drill." Solid video!

[@douglasnovy8380]

Thanks again, Jordan. Video topic suggestion: tips and habits to win scrambles

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

That's perfect actually as I'm planing a how to win scrambles video!

[@apvienneau7697]

Awesome video as always ! Love the channel and podcast keep it up.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! I'm happy you enjoy the podcast as well 🙏

[@mustafamohamed5092]

Thank you for the content, we love what you do it's very helpful

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you!

[@mrorbit2u]

Great video. Gracias Tio Jordan!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you!

[@BH-ix7nq]

Awesome video, always look forward to these😁👊

[@altruistictorahstudies3043]

Glad to have found your channel Jordan! Great advice, looking forward to learning from you.

[@JCSTORMASTER77]

Thanks for the advice. Your videos always help! Actually almost finished the one handed Kimora you showed!!! 👊👊👊

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Happy they're of help man! And that's awesome - you're surely gonna get it really soon!

[@brettgiddy2730]

Biggest challenges so far is getting out of mount. I know the sweeps I've watched the videos, I understand the concepts but it feels like I am lifting the world.

[@puffy63]

Another valuable video! Thanks!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Paul!

[@ImaG155]

Thanks again for putting out content like this. I'm about 3 weeks in and my biggest challenge has been stopping people from controlling my legs and passing my guard. I'm also a small guy so I get rag dolled a lot. I love jiu jitsu either way and try to always show up and learn as much as possible. By the way the t-rex arms tip has helped me out massively and I get tapped a lot less now

[@slayerbot1394]

This happened to me 2 weeks in. Then i realized, just work backwards. So i started asking my partners to start in side or mount. And all i tried doing was getting my guard back, which was always either quarter or half guard. I did this for a while until i got comfortable with getting to quarter or half guard from being mounted. Then started learning sweeps from bottom half guard. I learned different sweeps depending on the angle of my partner. From here, whenever someone was trying to pass my guard, i would always force half guard and work from there. If they passed, id get quarter or half, sweep, then work an offense. Ive also got short legs so this worked from me

[@seanrudden5647]

👊 great video as always

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man 👊

[@bmanley01]

I am a 57 yr old new white belt (4 weeks) with a three year competitive judo background. So far, the hardest part for me is the lack of structure in the belt ranking system. There seems to be a vagueness to what is necessary to achieve the next ranking. I totally understand the need for experience, but to tell your student that it doesn't matter how good they are at the basics they will still need to put in at least two years to make blue sounds ridiculous. I can understand some time in purple to brown, certainly in brown to black, they are completely different levels of knowledge, experience and application. But when you have whites that can systematically beat blues, and give purples a decent sweat, why are they being sat on? Not everyone learns at the same speed, the same way or is as dedicated as the next person -myself included. Promotion shouldn't be arbitrary. Telling me "time" without a structure to work at just seems like being strung along.

[@Kunai_77]

Great video, Jordan. Thank you! And great editing, Ben! My biggest frustration is overcoming my ego when one of my partners that has trained for a less amount of time submits me. I know this is extremely common, and I'm hoping to get over it real soon because I don't like the negative feelings I get when it happens

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! And yeah, I know what you mean. But trust me, this is normal and happens to BJJ students all the time - if everyone stopped training because of it, nobody would remain in the sport lol. Just accept it as a part of the journey. And then train again 🙏

[@corbyndallas2593]

Great job Jordan, congratulations on the BJJ fanatics opportunity!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks, Corbyn!

[@davidfickers8981]

Can you talk about staph infections in BJJ, your experience, how to prevent etc.? Would be interested to see it. Great vid as usual!

[@ThomasPappas-r3v]

Great advice. With respect to consistency over intensity I couldn't agree with you more. One thing that always bothered me from day one because I came from a wrestling background, which is a whole other video, because there's lots of things that wrestling will benefit and lots of things that wrestling will hurt and result in bad habits when you're trying to learn Jiu-Jitsu. When you learn a technique even though learning random techniques isn't the best way to learn jiu jitsu, it's a great idea to spend time with a guy usually after class and train the technique for a few hundred reps going from 0 intensity until you are doing the technique correctly or understand it at least and ratchet up the intensity create event ratchet up the intensity very slowly and incrementally this will not happen after the ten re😂ps that you're doing in class. What happens is the person who you're training with either gives you no resistance who are after a few reps goes 100%. When you find a training partner who you can communicate with well, it should be your goal before you start going live to help each other really maintain good positioning in the whole time and execute the technique without getting out of position as far as a technique is concerned. Both training partners should be breaking down how it feels to them, and this of course works better when you've got two guys who are reasonably experienced or one guy who's very experienced in one guy who might not be very experienced. If you're a better grappler than someone you shouldn't allow your training partner to butcher techniques and then suddenly start going live with him knowing that he's not really grasping what's going on. That's kind of a dick move That is so true that learning the open and closed guard and learning to pass the open and closed guard are the most difficult skills. The one thing that some coaches might go also but very few really explain, is something that I think your channel or channel is named. The reality is always keep your elbows in, never put your arm on the mat when you are in someone's yard, understand the importance of posture and base. understand how to use pressure when a guy's underneath you and you are inside control or neon belly or Mount and understand how to not take a lot of pressure when you are underneath someone. Another words don't let yourself get flattened. Do t let opponent get you in a head and arm or underhook and arm kesa gatame once the guy has you in a good position and can sink his shifts and put his weight into your solar plexus you are totally fucked. Don't allow guys to smash you which means don't allow guys to get under hooks and constantly escape your hips to the point where you are so much faster and you can get away from the guy and the point here is don't end up flat on your back. Or conversely if you're not flat in your back don't allow your opponent to pin your top legs knee to the mat. Now your chances of re-guarding or sweeping are gone and the odds are you getting submitted are very high. Always drill and roll using about 60 to 80% intensity and strength. This ensures that you are moving properly and that you are being technically proficient utilizing leverage and weight distribution. If you see every interaction with an opponent as if your pride is on the line you might beat some guys for a little while but within a few months you will be one of the worst guys in the entire gym. Not only that but nobody will want to train with you because you are the type of guy that someone has to break off or choke out in order to tap. When you know you are screwed tap before you get hurt and immediately get right back to it and try to go back to the position where you fucked up. The worst thing people do is they get their guard passed the guy gets inside control the guy gets tapped and then they start the process over and the same thing happens. If your guard is getting past easily then do a deep dive and figure out why. Once you got your guard up to a level that is a realistic for the guys you're going against, you can spend a little bit of time learning about how to not get smashed inside control. Then you can spend a little time learning how to defend the submissions but the most time should be spent like the guy said working on not letting someone pass and also working on it being able to pass regard efficiently. Remember that being the guy passing the guard takes the most energy of any other thing you can do in Jiu-Jitsu unless you are just getting completely smashed I'm not breathing. If a guy is constantly putting pressure on you and making you give up because you are so miserable figure out what you need to do to not take all that pressure. As the guy said drilling is more valuable than open rolling. If you throw the things you need to be great at until you've really got them down, you will become the very good fast. That means spend only 10 to 20% of your time free rolling and spend at least 50% of your time drilling essential positions. Get your positional game down before you start worrying about fancy submissions. Guys with great positional games can always submit guys who they can control. Guys who have great submissions but shity positional games end up winning by catching guys in submissions here and there without controlling them are not learning jiu-jitsu P Jiu Jitsu is about controlling someone else's movement. Altgough submission is the goal this goal is going to become much more realistic if you can control your opponent whether you are on the bottom or the top. The guy who can force the other guy to constantly be reacting as opposed to acting is usually going to win the match

[@delugedj]

Love your channel brother. Thanks for the data downloads, I appreciate you ❤

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man!

[@robertgrau1209]

My biggest issues are: 1. I find it hard to remember moves I did a month ago. How to memorize the moves better? 2. when I learn a new move, I find it hard to integrate it into the other moves I learned. I'm missing the big picture of BJJ. 3. Im scared of injury. How to prevent them? What are the most common causes? Thanks for your wonderful videos!

[@thefreshprinceofnohair9703]

I feel like quitting after today’s session but , this helps me keep pushing through. Thanks 🙏

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I'm glad! Keep going, don't quit 🙂

[@sugardaddy2157]

Qiutting wont make you better at bjj, if you just keep showing up you will improve

[@streetsmartswing]

Great to hear I'm on the right track. As a 43 year old blue belt with 349 hours of total training time, I feel frustrated with my schools 9 month minimum promotional requirement. No matter how many hours of training and technical improvement, a casual attendee and I are promoted the exact same way - just completing the bare minimum attendance. Is this an issue worth changing gyms, or is it better to just persist with the same limitations in place?

[@mouthguardcomic]

That is unfortunate. Is that between stripes for blue or before you can be promoted as a blue (which would be a short period of time of course)?

[@streetsmartswing]

@@mouthguardcomic This is for every stripe. So far I've completed the amount of work of a 2 stripe blue belt in 6 months worth of time after receiving my blue belt. I've earned the technical ability to submit and control most blue through brown belts at our gym, but because a minimum of 18 months hasn't passed by I'll just receive one stripe in December and all my extra attendance and work won't count toward my next stripe promotion.

[@mouthguardcomic]

@@streetsmartswing Wow, that sucks. Regardless of what you decide, I would not stop or slow up training out of disappointment, anger, etc. You will be rewarded. The universe acts in mysterious ways. The upper belts at your gym may get upset when guys like you keep handing them their lunches and complain and they may change the policy. You might end up switching schools and they may quickly reward you, etc., etc. That skill is most important. I have had to switch schools and know the struggle, but I always try to stay positive and know that Black belts are not rewarded to the the ones who showed the most talent, it is rewarded to those that keep putting in the work and remain.

[@jskscotty3508]

Best BJJ youtube channel out there.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you, John! I really appreciate it 👊

[@johncena95404]

One of the hardest struggles has been learning how to maintain control and position, along with weight distribution, as the smaller person 9.5/10 times.

[@KOP1968]

Thank you Jordan this video was so helpful, keep up the great work 👍🏾

[@Cococonut12]

Love the positivity , great advice

[@RealVergilSparda]

im a very young while belt and my only talent is learning techniques very quickly, your inside position made me go from worse to on par with one of the other high level while belts at my gym(same with the dog fight). truly amazing advice man!

[@nicholascurran4290]

I’d say my challenges are: dedicating time on the mat, I’m really only able to go twice a week before I start neglecting other obligations and starting at the age of 35 with a scarred over body from years of sports and bad back genetics. I do a lot of conditioning to mitigate my physical limitations and absolutely love the sport and community. I do watch your videos almost every day and lean a ton from you.

[@goku-pops7918]

It's interesting you said drilling but described what I would call positional sparring....which personally I had a sigh of relief as I totally agree.positional sparring is were it's at to improve

[@erikdiaz6289]

Guard retention, especially from open guard. Recovery from side control, etc.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

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