Learn From White Belt Mistakes | BJJ Rolling Commentary

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

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[@Youraveragedad]

I’ve just bought this and the concepts have massively changed the game for me - yes I’m not taking backs and subbing, but I’m getting subbed nowhere near as much as im thinking about the right things. Thanks Jordan

[@Jositoooo]

Hang in there Glen! He looks exactly like me in the beginning: smiling and wondering what the hell is happening 😂

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

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[@ThizzoDoesJitsu]

I’m on the same boat and I'm loving it 😂

[@tomasarctur7355]

I've started a month ago. I feel exactly the same and do all these mistakes.

[@KOP1968]

I know the feeling but am enjoying the journey 😊

[@andrewaston6040]

@@tomasarctur7355 ditto

[@benbush7838]

“If instinct worked you wouldn’t need to learn Jiu Jitsu!” Now that’s a quotable quote!!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! I agree, it's a good one lol

[@atrain670]

Excellent teaching commentary, I love it. And the quote, “if instinct worked, we wouldn’t have to learn jiu jitsu”. 😊😊

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

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[@paprika5487]

Man, watching these videos is reminding me of how many bad habits I still have. Been training for 6 months but it oftentimes doesn't feel like it. Still happy to use this as motivation to move forward!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Forward is the way!

[@senecaturnpike9179]

I’m 9 months in and I’m getting my ass kicked all the time. I’ve just decided that I’m going to stick with it and I stopped caring about how I feel or look and I just want to improve. This video is so YUGE, it’s everything I need to focus on.

[@paprika5487]

@@senecaturnpike9179 Exactly, that's the right attitude to have. I used to be super competitive in sports, but I've really dialed back. I'm doing BJJ to learn self-defense, stay in shape, and socialize with people. Almost quit in the first month because I was getting wrecked all the time, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Each day I'm just going through the motions and focusing on the basics when I roll.

[@senecaturnpike9179]

@@paprika5487 my cousin is one of the best bjj players on earth, and so I put way too much pressure on myself. I got my ass whooped about 100x and decided, ok no one expects anything from me, now I can just try to figure this out like everyone else lol. Sometimes when our worst fears happen, (at least for me) I thought, ok…. The world didn’t end, it wasn’t that bad. Then I was able to just focus on learning. I’m still getting beat up and I can’t see when that’s going to end and I’ve made peace with it. I’m 37 years old, and I leave a better man every time.

[@YotaDaryl]

In 6yrs you'll be saying the same thing. Welcome to BJJ.😁

[@AndrewB416]

For being a new white belt Glen (sp?) is doing pretty good! No crazy spazzing or death grip+twist type of stuff. He's making the mistakes you'd expect to see but he has control and isn't panicking. Actually nice to see. I don't even know how many times I've had a white belt panic and grab two of my fingers and twist them to "just breaking your grips bro". Thanks for the video!

[@cosmic_rat7315]

This is the kind of video im looking for.. actuall rolling with voice over..

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

You've came to the right place haha! Hope you enjoy the rest of my library 👊

[@cosmic_rat7315]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu i am hehe your videos are such a big help for a newbie like me hehe.. It would be on my bucket list to go to CA and visit your gym 😊 much love from the Philippines!!

[@DonkandaLastWar]

I love that you incorporate safety details in each video. Great work! A lot of Etiquette and good Jiu Jitsu Manner has been learned from these types of videos and podcast

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! Ya, I always try to share more than "just" the technique. I want people to become the best that they can be at BJJ and that takes more than just knowing how to apply techniques 🙂

[@horatiuciciovan6824]

It is nothing worse than being injured , there is no punching involved in BJJ (normally), however, it can inflict great pain and injuries. No belt is worth it if the academy is not trying the best to keep students safe. Well done 👏 ❤

[@roadieman5000]

These have been very reassuring. It's hard to not get in your head, especially after eating lots of armbars. These videos help to stay positive and realize that I'm going through a lot of the same mistakes as other white belts. Thanks for sharing these!

[@yourivanderceelen555]

More of these please :D These videos of pointing out white belt mistakes during a roll help incredibly much

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

More to come! 👊

[@Mountaindrewbajablast]

Stick with it Glenn, you’re learning from the best! Excited to see the progress

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

🙏 Can't wait do another with him in 6 months. And hopefully every 6 months after that. It'll be so cool to see his progress so visually!

[@mzigliara]

Excellent as always! Could it be an idea to shoot a follow-up video with Glenn and his progress as well as, obviously, the new mistakes he's making now even though he's progressed?

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

That's the plan! 3 more months and I will :)

[@asalamalecom7096]

Once again, amazing breakdown of mistakes and how to take advantage of throes mistakes. I’ve improved MASSIVELY since watching your videos man. Keep up the good work

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Happy to hear that! Thanks!

[@alexcruztaceo]

This is how I feel when I roll with my teacher. Thanks for your comments, these help people like me a lot!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

My pleasure! Happy to help 🙂

[@charlieruisseau2476]

Thank you for paying so much attention to keep Glenn safe! I'm just a white belt but that's something I'll try to keep in mind.

[@dnlmoretti]

These videos are so helpful! It really gives us beginners a clear idea of what we tend to do wrong and how to address our bad habits. Great work!

[@gmenendez9569]

I'm going to start JJ very soon and I just ran into your vids. These commentaries are GREAT! Thank you Jordan and much respect!

[@barcalona55]

Thanks a lot for this Jordan. I’m starting to understand my side control/escapes even more.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Im glad!

[@anoxRJ]

I love how right after the text commentary about you being tired, the next text commentary has the typo "vulvernable". Great videos Jordan. Your channel is amazing.

[@salmanhussain7247]

Wow I swear this video was golden. Truly a wonderful job at narrating his mistakes as he was doing them. Very very helpful in learning

[@Fitterminal]

Thank you, Glen and Jordan.

[@iamhectorsan]

Should bring Glen back if he hasn’t quit..prob looks much better by now 🥋🙏🏼

[@flailingyettrying2082]

Love the videos Jordan, I end up watching them several times and use them for writing notes etc to help things sink in! I'm only rolling a few months so the white belt videos are my fav as I relate to them most! More please!!!

[@thegoldenthread-greatstori6795]

Man pls make series of you smashing lower belts titled "X belt mistakes you can learn from". Honestly such an effective way to learn you've spotted something genius

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks! There are a few on the channel, check em out👊

[@JonnyClark]

Into my second week of Bjj now thanks to these awesome videos. I'm ADDICTED. Can't wait to grow in this art.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

That is awesome! BJJ is the best. So addicting :)

[@ricktopping9215]

Great video, thanks. Also enjoyed seeing Nikki beating up that white belt in the background. I get submitted the most with collar chokes as of late.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Rick! Nikki is a killer on the mats!👊

[@dylancarson9359]

Your videos are incredible to learn from. The work and commentary is extremely helpful. I use these videos to keep my mind fresh when I can't train. Thankyou man!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you very much Dylan! I'm glad I can help you in any way👊

[@Matdakar]

I love that you point out how the grips are so essential to the battle and highlight them in your exchanges. I'm just wondering how you go about teaching which grips are advisable and which are not? I notice that when they get good grips often you just adapt and move into the "counter move" (which is great for us to learn from!) and when they have bad grips you pass freely. So from the white belt perspective (in the roll), All of their grips would really just feel bad? Hopefully that makes sense.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

The grips you take are dependent on the technique you want to pull off and vice versa. Think about grips needed for a specific pass. Those are grips you should take to achieve that pass. A lot of times people just grab randomly and think about the technique after. It's a tough question to answer because everything is so situational.

[@KierenLefevre]

Awesome content as always Jordan! You're an absolute asset to the Jiujitsu community! I'm definetly coming to Canada for some rolls soon 😁

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Kieren for the kind words...That would be awesome! Can't wait to roll!!👊

[@stefan2566]

really high quality content. BJJ can be very frustrating but you only learn with an opponent stronger than you.

[@paulhart1056]

He’s a lucky student. This will be a great memento for him a few years down the road.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you! I think so too. I love when people really enjoy being apart of this.

[@thehoopscoop]

Awesome! Was wondering when you'd post next! Have watched all your other videos and love your commentary as it really helps with visualization! I've finally been able to start hitting arm bars more consistently.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

That's great to hear! I'm glad to help👊

[@Miele__]

Man, watching you dunk on the white belt makes me SO EXCITED TO START. I live in Ontario too, but not close enough to your gym. Wish me luck

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Good luck man! Let me know how it goes 🙏

[@BlackWidowRazors]

arm bars for sure for me when i started. Now I am focusing on guard defense. Great video

[@kidtrunks2568]

As someone who is about to start BJJ this week, a big thank you to Glen for making this video. Takes guts to get out there and roll and it's really helpful for us new guys to watch this so we know what to expect.

[@user-kf5cr1kf2w]

I have long arms and legs-> I triangle a lot of people, but people hit kimuras on me a bunch, even though I try not to leave my arms dangling

[@triocha24]

Sameeeeeeeee bro holy shit finally found someone i can relate to

[@triocha24]

But Im still gaining my overall strength and i hardly get submissions but I make it very very hard for them to submit me

[@TylerrSnipes]

When I first started I always got caught in triangles and armbars. Keep it up Glenn!

[@andrealcantara1437]

Just got my blue. I used to reach so much, was armbar wonderland rolling with me.

[@ruizruiz2556]

saludos desde México, es maravilloso la forma en que transmiten sus conocimientos los felicito porque me ha resultado cada video extraordinariamente efectivo, espero en algún momento puedan visitarnos mil gracias

[@nikkip1445]

Great video!!! Everyone especially new to bjj should watch these, these mistakes are so common and you can nip them in the bud before you start making them! Im always getting heel hooked and armbarred 😅

[@ghost_rider2896]

Once again Jordan! Great video one of the best jiu-jitsu KZbinr out there hands down.keep it up brother 🤝

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I appreciate it my friend!

[@benabel23]

Great video. "Don't crank any submissions though" definitely top tier advice. Also shout out to the bright pink gi in the background lol

[@GratefulUte]

This is a remarkable and extremely helpful way to improve - or at least "think" better, which, as a blue belt, seems to be my wash-spin cycle of mediocrity...

[@Forgedintheforest]

Glad I found this channel, as a whitebelt this is very helpful, thanks!

[@bjjtrees9585]

My matches are on my channel

[@TheEisforawesome]

Thanks for another great video Jordan and big kudos to Glenn! :D

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you 👊

[@ken244]

great to see someone who doesn't just hurt beginners to show how good he is. I believe humility should be part of MA training.

[@eBilVastard1]

im starting to train again recently and i am really enjoying these videos, i pulled the classic blue belt disappearance act after Life hit me hard. Watching from Iceland

[@bjjtrees9585]

My matches are on my channel

[@peteincanada8412]

Update us. Did Glenn survive his first year ? Is he still comming.? Hope to see him in another video to see his progression. Cheers

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Yepp he's still training! He's not super frequent but is progressing well. I'll get him in another video very soon 🙂

[@OtmaneArkoub]

Very instructinve video for begginers. I'm at my 3rd class and this analysis helped see some things I forget to do. Hope to see more of these live rolling breakdowns

[@drschoegge]

Love that, as a total beginner i need more of these videos

[@lambo5277]

Always always love new videos from you brother

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! Glad you like them 🙂

[@novakmonk]

Been training for 7 months and got my first medal(bronze) in a competition thanks to your videos, thanks Jordan! 👊🏻🤙🏻🙏🏻

[@bjjtrees9585]

My matches are on my channel

[@connorguinness1612]

Just found this channel love its my only problem is there isnt more videos

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Connor! I'm always working on new content for everyone to see, lots of bangers coming out soon👊

[@archambaultalex]

Been catching myself thinking if my opponents grips are stopping me from doing what I want to do! It really helps!

[@bjjtrees9585]

My matches are on my channel

[@rawesome1000]

keep grinding Glen you're moving well

[@t_share8032]

Thank you Jordan! I'm ready to start my first day tomorrow.. wish me luck NEW ME! BEGINS TODAY!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Awesome! I hope you love it!

[@enzoDbankZ]

Very informative. Learned a little myself. It open mat today and I can't wait.

[@meanmach5896]

Great way of teaching! Good Job!!

[@dawidb7053]

The more I train the more I see people falling into the same patterns when they just start or are still white belts. I am a white belt myself, I've been training for 2 months only (although taking crazy overtime and probably watching way too much youtube - paid off, I received my 1st stripe 2 weeks ago :D ) and I think it's really cool to start understanding those patterns and stop falling into some of them. A video like that one helps to see that too and it is also a value. I mean you can see certain situations, you can relate to them from your own rolls and think 'I already started defending this move' this is pretty cool feeling to have that awareness :D For example - no matter what, I will never reach up from bottom position and I will always wait for a new joiner to do it rather sooner than later :D Thanks man, you help a lot with your tips. Greetings from Poland ;)

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

So true. Thanks man! Greeting from Canada 🇨🇦👊

[@Calamansijuice1122]

Wow this is awesome! One of my common mistake, I always go for the collar grip

[@bjjtrees9585]

My matches on my channel

[@nickjones2800]

Hey man - another good video. I often get flattened out and stuck on my back. Then I find myself in a lot of head arm chokes.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Nick! Check out my video "how to not get your guard passed" lots of tips in there to help your game and address why you're ending up on your back.👊

[@ricksanchezrosallini3482]

Brother I be meaning to say thank you for all your videos! You make them very easy to learn and fun and you are a great jiu jitsu player and a great teacher!!! Oss🤙🏽👊🏽

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Rick! It makes me very happy that you enjoy and learn from my videos!👊

[@ricksanchezrosallini3482]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu I watch them almost every day! Learning a lot from you, when I roll it works! Ty so much! Oss professor 🤙🏽

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

@@ricksanchezrosallini3482 my pleasure 🙏

[@benthesinger1276]

Love your instructions. So clear for greenhorns like me !! Thx!!

[@bjjtrees9585]

My matches are on my channel

[@virgilcol]

Glen. I’ve been the Glen before lol! But what an amazing black belt to have with you! Taking care of you injury wise and training you

[@blockaderunner]

They always pair me with blue belts. Only one has tried to inflict pain on me my 2nd class. I’ve been to 5 classes now.

[@randy3608]

I just had my jiu jitsu competition in Tucson AZ! (Posted both matches on my KZbin) Lost in the finals but I had so much fun, that match is posted too. I have a lot to improve and work on but that’s the game!

[@loganbeaver4344]

Hey Jordan, thanks for all the awesome videos. They've been helping me through my journey as a white belt. Just ordered some rash guards with your shortcut to X-Martial. Cheers 🙏

[@ParrotTactical]

I’m a very new white belt and always get caught with Von Fluke (spelling?) chokes. I’m a tall skinny guy, and when I go for guillotines, I can never get my arm back and always end up being choked with the VF. Any advice much appreciated.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

As soon as you feel you're losing position (your guard) let go. Your likely waiting until they're already passed your legs to let go but by then theyve got it trapped already.

[@ParrotTactical]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu thank you! That also explains why I’m losing it a lot in scrambles when I got for it before I have good guard or leg position to begin with. Thanks for the content! I’m starting to naturally have trex arms and can feel guys trying to undertook but failing. One step in the right direction, many to go. Keep it up👍

[@teverock]

I, too, am currently nursing an injury from a wristlock.

[@jiujitsustudent604]

You gave some advice around the two minute 30 second mark, and I think it’s really important advice that is, unfortunately, ignored or unknown by so many people in the jiujitsu community. Don’t start on your knees. I don’t know how it came to be a thing in jiujitsu, but it’s so silly. Maybe it’s because BJJ practitioners are often unfamiliar with takedowns and operate under the incorrect belief that there’s no way to safely practice takedowns. As always, excellent instruction and content. Thanks for taking the time.

[@blockaderunner]

Almost every class we do judo throws or double a’s but when sparing we start at the position where the lesson started at

[@anon2034]

Can you make this a series? It is very helpfull. Great video!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

It is already :)

[@GeoFCalero]

Great video Jordan!! Super helpful for me as a zero stripe white belt. Learned a lot of what not to do. Thank you!!

[@JoeC_aka_PwnerJoe]

Jordan, I had my first (no-gi) BJJ class today. I'm happy to say that I prevented several arm bars by using the T-Rex arms you're so adamant about! I made sure to tell my rolling partners that it was my first day, and that I'd prefer defending. It worked out beautifully, and a much more advanced guy even opted to flow with me :) My knees are all bruised up and my shoulder is a bit sore; I'm super excited to go back tomorrow for another session! Thank you so much for the incredibly technical breakdowns in your videos. I was nervous going into my first class, and now I'm pumped to keep going and keep learning!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

That's amazing man! I'm glad you enjoyed it and had some grasp of what to and not to do going into it. The first class is the toughest but will only get easier from there when you get to know everyone and get more comfortable. Happy to help 🙏🙂

[@BH-ix7nq]

This is exactly what i was looking forward to seeing! Lower belt mistakes in both offensive and defensive positions. Thanks a bunch Jordan! Stay awesome✋👊

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! This will probably be my White Belt Mistakes video format going forward so I can show both sides 🙂

[@kyleeboiceymacdonald9806]

Great video! Usually when I go fo rolling back attacks, I get caught in a knee bar

[@royalmoos3y]

Thanks for the videos. I’ve been thru a few different schools so far and I feel like these videos have made me progress exponentially more learning these tips then not realizing all these common mistakes. The techniques every class are great but I never was told any of these tips until I found your videos. Thanks !!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

You're welcome and thanks! Happy to hear you're progressing so well. Well done! 🙂

[@brockmayer7900]

Haven’t watched yet but liked already for the rolling commentary!! 🖐🤛🏻

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

👋👊

[@coreydagod9317]

Life is indeed tiring man. Kudos for teaching us in spite of all your other responsibilities

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

👊

[@patrickoden8509]

Great video as always!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you!

[@dillonjohn3101]

Great video! For me it's leg locks. I never really know what to do about them or stop them

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Dillon! Working on putting out a leg lock video soon, until then check out my rolls with leg lockers, there are 2 live rolls👊

[@mislearned_salamander]

Great commentary! Thanks for sharing.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you!

[@icenic_wolf]

I've had exactly 2 classes so far as a brand new white belt, and so far I've fallen victim (to the same blue belt) to a rear collar choke once and one armbar. Both started from when I started getting impatient; the armbar from when he had me in mount, and the collar choke from when he had me in side control and my shrimping skills were not adequate to make enough space to escape.

[@taylorhand7293]

Thanks for the tips man. I havent rolled in a while, but get to try again tonight with your advice in my head. Super excited to improve!

[@bjjtrees9585]

My matches are on my channel

[@jos5936]

Some of the best bjj content out there

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you 🙏

[@Rosejonathon1]

I get caught in arm triangle, mainly cause I haven't learned to see it coming and how to defend or escape it

[@jake7147]

Love your videos! Thank you very for all the great content. Have you done already a video about controlling a bigger and heavier opponent?

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks Jake! Check out my "how to beat BIGGER & STRONGER opponents in BJJ" video👊

[@cotydillehay]

Can you make a common blue belt mistakes video? Or like an "intermediate" grappler mistakes? I'm trying to see what I can do to bridge the gap to purple and up. Love the videos man.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! Funny you mention that as a blue belt mistakes commentary is this week's video. Should be out Saturday 🙂

[@cotydillehay]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu 🐐

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

@@cotydillehay 🙏

[@jasonbrisson7426]

Excellent work Jordan! Keep it up!

[@gairo4883]

I many times get submitted with kimuras although initially, I kept my elbows tucked in and close to my chest but my training partner is somehow always able to isolate my arm with both his hands. I don't know if it's due to my weak brachialis muscles or something fundamentally wrong with my defense. I like to hear some advice/critique on this. Great instructional videos brother, cheers and wishes.

[@JK-74]

Great video. Definitely appreciate the care you take to ensure your partner doesn't get unduly injured. That's pretty awesome! So many patrons...they are definitely well deserved. 😀👏👍👊

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

So many! Makes me really happy people support me so much. Thanks for being such a great supporting and patron yourself 🙂🙏

[@JK-74]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu It is my pleasure. You're a great and hardworking fella, and your videos are outstanding! 😀👍👏

[@HiImPaul420]

new to the channel, and new to jiu jitsu (1 month in). Karate background so I am always used to creating space at all times, similar to Glenn here. No one has taught me about the T Rex arms, definitely will save me from a few arm bars next class. Thanks!!!

[@zahirgomez9343]

I started jujutsu about a month ago, arm bars are definitely what I get caught in the most.

[@oklandevaux5940]

Do you incorporate any other types of fitness to improve athleticism (strength, speed, endurance, explosiveness, flexibility, coordination)? Or would you recommend simply rolling more? I’m really loving the videos! They are improving my game big time. Please keep it up!

[@ChaosEmperor91]

Great video as always! Would love a video about hip movement, if you need any ideas. Your hips in relation to your opponent, when to lead with hips, etc. Thanks!

[@Sabertiger-cl3cs]

I’m often caught in smothering more than any chokes or arm submissions, can you do a video on how to get out of smothering?

[@Zerocool-loves-Jesus]

Awesome video. Learned so much here!

[@LetsG00000]

Great channel brotha! Have learned so much from you!💪🏽💯

[@zacharyferris1434]

LOVE this content dude. New Sub

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man!

[@rollinOnCode]

omg- i like the rotational escape you do here 7:00

[@Qzou7702]

5:30 could someone explain to me which knee of Glenn is actually in danger and why?

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Is left knee because his foot was sticking out a bit. If I forward without waiting for it to tuck in I could put pressure on the knee. When it's tucked in the body folds over the shin/calf safely.

[@damonhayden2493]

Really thankful for this video. I love putting in the work and learning but I learn well watching others so this was great.