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[@Chiefontheditty]

It's nice to see someone not bash grappling dummies and actually recommend them

[@Ali-id2nc]

Lmao

[@smiley1722]

Yeah. Grappling dummies aren't bad. I have one myself and the only con I have with him is that he's very heavy (30 dollars dummy from Amazon I filled with clothes). Personally it's really good since I don't go to classes and I've wanted to practice karate and fighting. Personally I think grappling dummies are really good but they're nowhere near the same as a human sadly.

[@s.n.9485]

My instructor recommended one to practice at home, when I don't get enough in class.

[@iamshredder3587]

Looks to me likes he's been bashing the poor things pretty hard for some time though ? 🫣🙃 But seriously yeah I don't get all the hate thats dished out amongst especially many bjj guys to our poor asexual, living-challenged, training buddies? The big dummies! Its actually kinda racist when you think about it. Probably. If you're an idiot that is. Like everything else is these days apparently. Or so it seems. 🤪 Nah I actually kinda like them and have two of my own at home, one like the smarty type (but I think better) for ground and other stand up type I prefer for throws and takedowns, suplexes and stand up stuff. Ok on ground too but not designed for it as much. And it can be hanged up for same kinda thing or strikes, pummelsetc. Plus a couple like half dummy's half bags specific for throws and stuff or for ground n pound. When I used to do wrestling more all the schools had them and used them, just another useful training tool. Normal. And yeah of course theyre not a replacement for training with living dummies, I mean people. Just like yt videos shouldn't be a replacement for proper instruction or coaching. But can be a great tool. I suspect theres abit of idk elitism or something going on too... from people or coaches who like live at the gym and are right there and and this shits their whole life n have a bunch of partners and students there they can call on any time to be their practice dummies instead, and don't like the idea of people having a easy, cheap convenient effective way to develop their skills away from the gyms.

[@iamshredder3587]

If you're considering getting one though and want effectiveness I suggest get one like the white smarty type I got, rather than like my other black one.... as they just tend not to work you know? What? Just trying to help, sheesh! 🤨🤷‍♂️🙄

[@washington9816]

I use a inflatable love doll for grappling its cheaper and i go out with her as well.

[@Nathandawe3]

Can i borrow it for educational puposes?

[@reptilefrenzyllc3721]

🤣

[@rsam8398]

@hybrid$avage lmfao

[@alanmcdonald3864]

"Doing submissions in your bed isnt the most fun thing in the world so most people dont do it" *me who has just put my 47382nd invisible man in a triangle "Totally"

[@notleftbehind]

I take my dummy everywhere i go even for groceries.

[@charlesprice6973]

notleftbehind Al snow comes to mind.

[@Jaffy.]

Are you serious...?

[@nerdymom2]

J. Yes

[@Nathandawe3]

@@Jaffy. do you not?

[@reptilefrenzyllc3721]

@@charlesprice6973 Classic Al Snow segments!

[@thearsenalverdict]

I've been doing armbar from guard as someone new omg! I was so slow at the start and just only one hundred reps in each side total over the last few days and I'm getting so much more fluid at the movement.

[@medicjake6198]

Yeah I got nobody to do armbar guard with and it’s a pretty hard technique also, I wish I have on of these

[@mountmusashibjjnepa6280]

This is great. As a person that practices Jiu Jitsu with severe neck arthritis I have to move differently and take a very different approach to learning. this is a priceless tool, thanks for your videos

[@nmchugh1]

A fantastic training aid if you can't get to the dojo! Watching KZbin clips and practicing! I filled mine with small bags or sand double sealed then used gaffer tape for protection. Sand can be too heavy so I filled some other bags with saw dust then taped them. Small bags to to get into the small crevices. Old t shirts etc is good as well!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Great comment Pat. Yes sand can get hard and heavy so rags might be a great option or sawdust as you mentioned. Have fun on the mats (-: Coach Tom

[@stuartboorman]

Superb and concise video coach Tom. I am new to Jiu Jitsu and am following your advice with my new grappling dummy. Currently up to 600 seat belts. Only 400 to go! Thank you.

[@8sourceenergy895]

At this time, due to relocating, I haven't had time to find a new place to train...and I really don't know if/when I'll have time, in the future, to put towards training like I use to(at a BJJ/MMA school), so this was another informative and detailed video I'm glad you decided to do...for I may just have to invest in a grappling dummy.

[@Taekwon-Brando]

I train at a Carlos Machado gym its cool to see the RCJ Machado pants man! Also great video, I found immense Improvements as a beginner using a grappling dummy I found online from the get go. I couldn't even finish up an americanas/Kimuras until I watched videos and drilled it on my dummy

[@alpeter3787]

Excellent video* Was trained in Gracie combatives in the infantry (army), where every move is isolated and trained until perfected with direct instruction. Now I am getting into executive protection, and because I am not training to be an mma fighter or trying to get a black belt, I am looking for a very specific way to practice without wasting time constantly in the dojo. I fully understand and appreciate the tine and dedication it takes to become proficient in jiu jitsu, but I am intently focused on my job rather than being involved in a gym, etc. Thanks for the great recommendations*

[@lowlowseesee]

you should still hit a dojo every now and then

[@pingwinson369]

I am so very grateful for all your videos. Thank you.

[@Outdoorsandtraining]

Great review and thanks for the video, I just ordered the mk2 of this dummy

[@peterkendrick3350]

that poor dummy has been so valuable in my progress in jiu-jitsu. I would never have my thousands of guillotine reps if it wasn't for having the dummy there. It's a great way to get a sweat up if you can't make it to training too!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

For sure!!!!!!!

[@CW-ke8rk]

@The Grappling Academy - Hi man your content is great. I have a dummy arriving next week and my clothes rags are cut up and ready to stuff. Can I ask you though if you think it’s a good idea to stuff with PVC pipe with foam for the limbs or will the clothes rags be enough? I’ve been getting mixed reports on the way to stuff and need to know which way works best. Thanks brother.

[@guillermogutierrez-santana4446]

@@CW-ke8rk Did you ever find the answer?

[@fightermma]

Hey Peter is it really good cardio? I would like to practice sweeps, electric chair, subs and also takedowns/throws. Should I buy a standing dummy or knelt? I defo need guard work.

[@lowlowseesee]

i use my grappling dummy thirty minutes a night after class to help me go over things that i was taught or things i figured out during a roll and even things i learn from my youtube coaches lol. its not for everyone but for me it works wonders. i pull off shit on higher belts and its usually shit that ive done hundreds of times on the dummie. as this vid states. for me and many people more reps i can do the easier it is for me to visualize stuff and being able to see moves and see me doing them are very important to me

[@mcmuaythai3166]

What dummy did you go with? I’m looking to purchase one but don’t know what the best kind to get is

[@cheeleong6078]

I use a teddy bear as a grappling dummy

[@mymushashugyo]

Love your videos Coach!

[@samoanstrongman3520]

Half the time I like your vids before I even watch them. I already know it’s gonna be money content. Loving the vids Coach, OSSS!!!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

🙏😊

[@ThjnhBoVjp]

Hello Coach Tom. I really love your videos. Can you post a series of moves that can be practice on a dummy please? Thank you

[@crankedupp1024]

You can practice every move except for wrist locks and foot locks

[@HansDavidian]

There is a new Fairtex grappling dummy at my gym now & I am loving it. Finally I can drill berimbolos without having to bug my friends. We name him Bob btw.

[@taylor_smith]

This is by far the best bjj channel on KZbin

[@robsmith4500]

Thanks mate excellent video

[@williemartin3083]

Good vid very useful, thanks

[@markbanjodaniel]

Great for isolation bjj ! I’ve made one up from Master Machado recommendation . Stay safe 🙏🏻

[@TheBandFLEDGELING]

Great explanation!! Thanks...

[@danielmp-007]

Thank you coach Tom.

[@mmareviewer.2372]

looks like you could break toes fast on that mat set up! thank you for sharing.

[@DavidofSteele]

Thank you mate, I shall get me one of them!

[@Roylimon]

Thank you very much

[@irsh2786]

Great advices

[@davebond7380]

Thanks Tom u da man

[@Jamesvickmma]

I agree I have gotten thousands of quality reps on my 2 grappling dummies! Ppl bash them to much

[@IzzatNadiri]

Are you really James Vick? 😳

[@Jamesvickmma]

@@IzzatNadiri yes I am lol

[@ashton9428]

@@Jamesvickmma wow didn't even know you did KZbin, I'll subscribe to you

[@melvinpicatoste5655]

I wish you could show a couple of chain/transitiob drills using dummies

[@juandenz2008]

Thanks, there are some cheaper ones available on ebay, but I can't find any reviews of them. I'm thinking of getting one just to try and if it falls apart quickly, then no great loss.

[@tftmediateam8202]

juandenz2008 I have filled dummy of DAAN Brands

[@No_Rice_No_Power]

I have the same, old grappling dummy, pre-filled too. Sometimes I look at these new ones (which appear to be cheaper in price?) with hands and feet and drool at them. I wonder if the newer ones are actually better overall? Somehow the older ones, like the one that you have in this video, appears to be of better quality and heavier?

[@RandomTwat09]

Will invest because the gym I train at is shut due to covid19

[@adrianescamilla3573]

Great Bruce Lee quote as an example👍🏽👍🏽

[@ladyskywalker967]

Can you put a link to purchase the same grappling dummy that you are using in this video?

[@harderheart]

You should put an affiliate link coach!

[@badgerbob71]

Nice video coach Tom, as usual! I’m thinking about purchasing a Fairtex dummy like yours (it’s about £500!). I was wondering what you thought about it’s hardwearingness (is that a word? Lol) now that you’ve had it a while. I’d hate to fork out that much money, only for it to split a few months down the line. Or for it’s arm to fall off! Lol

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Great question Paul. We have 2 at the academy (one gd1 and one gd2) however it is more the dragging them around or kids plating on them that destroys them. I also found overcranking submissions wears them . Having said that, the fairtex ones are the best Iv used or owned by far! (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@davidbenson473]

Coach Tom, could you include a link to the specific dummy that you purchased (or just list the which Fairtex dummy it is?). Thanks!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

I use a fairtex gd2 at my academy. 2 of them! Happy rolling (-: Tom Davey

[@k.padraigokane1472]

Tom I really would like to see you put the dummy in your guard and see how it "fits"/works, e.g. if the stiff legs make it difficult to work from.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

There is a couple fairtex Maddox videos on youtube where you can see this. Other than standing guards, it works great I find! (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@atkojak]

To save money buy an empty one and fill it yourself with old towels or sand. 35$ plus cost of filling vs like 500$ plus. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ariefahmedshaik729]

Where can I get this dummy ? Is there any link to buy online ?

[@TZA_]

My apartment manager "why you gotta sex doll in your closet?"

[@joshuwa3953]

Anyone know what drills to practice on dummy for beginners

[@rickneff-metal6275]

Rear Naked Chokes and Americanas would be a good start. Works great with any grappling dummy.

[@mobzillahunter678]

Does the celebrity dummy come filled?

[@edUoskitar]

I'll make one to go train tomorrow!!

[@stephenjones1046]

i built my own.i drilled subs chains and sweeps id hang it from a ladder and crawl under neath and work guard. this is how i learned i didnt learn in a school. i taught myself.A few years latter i started frequenting a fighters den which ill leave nameless...ive tapped most of them at least once. so the doll is an invaluable tool if you understand how to use it.

[@justafighter1346]

Stephen Jones Please please make a video. If not could you list some resources for learning

[@jorgeherrera1074]

you'll be one of few, cuz it's not common to learn well without a proper schooling, no matter how many videos you watch. you are probably at a pretty bad school, fyi

[@bedevere007]

nice

[@danielmp-007]

I am considering buying a dummy, do you still recommend that particular one, or there's something better? Please advice. Thank you coach Tom.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Fair-tex gd2

[@xtorres8919]

So would you recommend a dummy ?

[@CoulierCuts]

Which dummy is this? I'd like to purchase it for myself

[@TheLodiB]

What do you recommend stuffing them with? I was thinking bagged sand and old clothes.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Mine came prefilled with sand in the legs and rags for the top. The legs are HEAVY (70lb all up) and can crush toes way too easily and are rock hard. I would probably go with rags in future but then resistance is lowered for drilling sweeps etc. Let me know your thoughts after you try out a solution. Happy training (-: Coach Tom

[@notleftbehind]

Use oranges and bananas!!!

[@FR-ty5vn]

TheLodiB i filled one with sand and it ripped, the next with old clothes (& it took a lot)....slowly it has started to rip also, but I duck tape it up.

[@dorjedriftwood2731]

Seems like you can glue shoes onto it.

[@Djent7779]

What do you fill them up with? Usnt tgere a durable inflayable dummy available?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Our ones at the club are filled with sand for the legs ands rags for the body. Good luck. (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@robixmor5857]

Hello Coach Tom. What is the exact name of the dummuy; I want to buy one from Amazon but clients review are not that good. Do you recommend a particular one for a BJJ beginner? thx

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Fairtex gd1 and 2 are both good and used in my gym. (-: Tom Davey

[@reaper1518]

Hello there I git mine but it came flat does that mean I have to fill it up with sand or something

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Yes you can use any material to fill it. Mine has sand in the legs and rags for the body but is now quite heavy! Have fun (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@khairuleven]

this dummy made me a grappler i am today lol..i sold it off when i dont have cash..didnt have a job back then lol..now kinda missed it..the reps u do on it will make everything better.. u still must spar but man the reps are there to do

[@markymarco2570]

Good for the covid-19 isolation.

[@lowlowseesee]

exactly

[@matystig8580]

What size do you recommend? Is 5 feet enough or should I go with the 6ft one?

[@tokyo1827]

6foot is the way to go

[@tylergates4075]

Im all for the dummies. When youre starting off you need it to go through the motions , so you can develop muscle memory for the basic moves

[@lou_ice2001]

Do you recommend synthetic leather or canvas dummies?

[@tokyo1827]

Synthetic leather will wear faster and will get damaged but overall are better since they are easier to grab and more realistic

[@ericadavis6356]

What is a good standing dummy?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

no idea sorry (-: Tom Davey

[@OGG619]

How does this compare to the submission master grappling dummy?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Don't know never had one. (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@FR-ty5vn]

Great 👍🏼 stuff - I have a Celebrita dummy & practice tons of moves when I don’t have partners to train with. "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who had practiced one kick 10,000 times"

[@mobzillahunter678]

F R does the celebrita dummy come filled? Also what would be the best dummy in the 80-100 dollar price range? (It can go under or over a bit) If it doesn’t come filled what would be the best way to fill it?

[@fightermma]

Thank you sir. May Allah bless you.

[@motosyko628]

I have the same dummy and i would like yo put a gi on it. What size do you have on yours?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Our fairtex dummy needs a4 gis usually as an a3 is just too small and HARD to get on and off, which is annoying as they do need to be washed! (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@motosyko628]

Thanks for the reply. I wear a4 gi myself and maybe I'll see if mine fits on it.

[@EasternManiac]

I bought one, but then we became romantically involved. You know....

[@braydonstonge5204]

What do you fill your dummy with??

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

came filled with sand and rags (-: Professor Tom Davey

[@bananapatch9118]

Any suggestions of dummies available in the US ? Hoping not to spend too much. Thx !

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

I’m not a big fan of them these days lol heavy, expensive,boring..,.but the fairtex gd2 is good

[@bananapatch9118]

@@TheGrapplingAcademy I think that is the most expensive

[@Wrahns]

What do you use to stuff inside the dummy?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

came stuffed with rags I think??? (-: Tom Davey

[@nerdymom2]

The Grappling Academy hi coach Tom! My celebrita grappling dummy comes tomorrow.unfilled.what do you suggest I feel it with to make it relastic ?

[@jazminnaranjo2563]

What dummy is that I want to buy one

[@SouthBayEngr]

Which grappling dummy is that ?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Fair text gd1

[@austinedmund1833]

I use my dummy to drive in the car pool lane on the free way

[@benevolent6931]

3:36 now that is dummy abuse

[@willroos98]

Think you got bruce lee's statement a little wrong mate. If you do 1000 in like a few days, sure you get good at it. But if you do 1000 over maby 100 days, you will get way better. Its all about muscle memory over time.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

I think I missed a zero huh? (-: Tom Davey

[@davidthomas2629]

Which grappling dummy is this

[@MadDollarTV]

just google fairtex grappling dummy and you will find it easy :)

[@primitivojdavis]

This guy talks like Scott Adkins lol

[@bryanjohnson8162]

Cheap if you buy them unfilled

[@mijalibarbagallo4124]

Covid bjj this days

[@abcdef-kx2qt]

THEM CHEAP SCHOOL RIDICULING DUMMY USE !!!! CHEAP SCHOOLS WONT BUY CRASH MATS FOR HARD THROWS

[@chrishiggins9191]

Skip 3 minutes to avoid all the unnecessary talking

[@okish02]

Way over priced ....not worth what they ask for.