Kurt Osiander's Move of the Week - Escape from Kesa - Gatame

[@juliolui7517]

that's how you make kids respeck you...damn Zeke

[@vicarious8989]

I came here because i fucked up a long time ago

[@spfdff]

That's a good one 😂

[@yobeast1625]

Don't worry man same for me this my first year learning jiu jitsu

[@Anonymous-ic3db]

Because of Zeke, I will nver forget this sweep. LMAO

[@timrob0420]

It’s not a sweep it’s a reversal

[@cwesley2005]

Lol he tells 12 year olds to shut the f up! Great move and video

[@MeroGrumble]

10 years later the release of the video, I love that most BJJ instructionals still demonstrate escapes from kesa gatame with a lighter partner on top having no clue about the position's fundamentals. It keeps intact the load of BJJers who never bothered studying the "judo pin", scoff when I apply it, but can't get out for their life. That one position where I crush their soul every time thanks to their ignorance and not the other way round for once.

[@brucecharlie8613]

To be fair a tight 90 degree Kesa is literally game over. One direction is a crush submission the other is a arm bar. 💪

[@ronetqsm]

God dammit, Zeke!

[@berningsandwiches2662]

"God dammit Zeke!!!" Parenting tips by Kurt Osiander.

[@walkingcorpse1224]

I think jest one important detail he missed was getting ur arms down to his hips. Because if you try to roll him with ur arms under his armpits, it won't work if ur opponent is like 225 lbs or more. I know, because in the super heavy weight division, everyone does this to me, n I find that going down to their hips as low as possible, makes it much easier! N if they're stubborn n put their head down, jest put ur leg across their face n go for armbar, works everytime.

[@kylieminou7775]

thanks! will try that!

[@maxxb0n3saw]

Agreed. There is another video from catchjitsu of a kesa gatame escape that has worked well for me also. I'm 225 and grapple with guys around that weight.

[@nickgrove3648]

That is probably not important here, because Kurt is bridging onto his head first. Gripping low around your opponent's waist and moving your hips underneath his hips is important if you just want to roll your opponent over without hitting a back arch, but probably does not matter as much here. Check out this video: (m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4esXpeeirV9hpI), and compare the techniques at 1:07 and 3:50.

[@tusccountyjiujitsu]

You always have top notch basic technique explainations. Thoroughly impressed again.

[@anonymouse7095]

How can you not like this man? He’s so real. No bullshit, no attempts to come across as Mr. nice guy. Just an honest caveman the way the universe intended.

[@johnarmstrong6037]

I would love to train with him. It seems like his classes would be fun.

[@porq2013]

The GOAT< love this man and his videos. Short and str8 to the point.

[@josh_d_w____]

The best jiu jitsu vids on youtube / the web period. Thanks Kurt! you keep it right on point.

[@shay33ish]

Kurt ur the King! I love ur vocabulary and style.

[@theotherserge]

Kurt also runs a Waldorf preschool...

[@kevwritemeasong]

Thanks once again for an awesome tip. I had totally forgot about this one!

[@1ive2win]

I was visiting family and dropped in to train at Kurt's school. I ended up shooting the shit with him a bit and I can confidently state he isn't any different from all the videos he puts up. Hilarious, always slightly irritated, vulgar cave man. Kurt you're the man and keep the videos coming!

[@fatkungfu5088]

LOVE YA KURT!!! Very cool tech.. 😎💯

[@Bojomojo33040]

Priceless! This is the kind of stuff me and my brothers got as kids. We need more of that... My Granddad used to say they should have a lesson in schools where every kid gets punched in the face at least once.

[@mrshadeed]

Kesa Gatame is *brutal* when you're defending. It's one of the few advantages that Judo players have over Jiu Jitsu players when training groundwork. Jiu Jitsu white belts often aren't ready for that level of pressure on their chest and controlling the arm. Great escape and good video as always. Thanks Kurt.

[@wjdzwar]

thanks for sharing...I do kesa-gatame all the time. This escape is pretty good, but to work - the guy on top cannot have his right leg, one closest to the opponent at the 12 o'clock position. if he does all you do is umpa in that direction....IMHO this escape will work in say 60% of cases, where you are going against someone who 'owns' kesa - gatame - you will struggle - you will need a different escape - most likely a combination of escape. Thanks for sharing. cheers

[@lagirafebelge]

Solid stuff, helped me a lot in judo. Cheers

[@yobeast1625]

I love watching his videos this my first year of jiu jitsu training

[@bolo1g2]

My favorite subscription. And awesome BJJ instruction. Come to the Northwest!

[@gabrielleroman5292]

He said "ima beat you on film you want that??"" Shut the fuck up" lmao love this guy man.

[@Jewzilian]

Just used this today. Works great.

[@JiuJitus1210]

What he meant is that it is an awful spot to be in. It was a complement, an awkward complement but a complement no-the-less.

[@igorgromov2357]

In kesa gatame, the correct position of the front leg is to point to 12 o'clock, i.e, where the head is pointing. If done correctly, the guy on the bottom won't hip bump you forward. Neither do you let the guy on the bottom bear hug you, the second you feel it, you break his grip with your back elbow. Also, in kesa gatame, the arm that's headlocking should be over your own thigh, tightening the space. In case the guy on the bottom does start flipping you across, you extend your front (headlocking) arm to the floor to stop the roll. Henry Akins and a few others covered all of this in detail. IMHO this is the most powerful hold with many arm attacks and a few available chokes. I'm surprised it's not common to see in bjj gyms, maybe because it doesn't score points, but neither does side control. It's my #1 go to move.

[@-Bob12345]

Cool video man

[@Bruceleekungfoo]

Super dope!!!

[@jakeylee6]

defently the best way. iv seen loads of videos the ecapes, and tryed all of them. this is the only one tjat worked for me :)

[@Diabeticuss]

The way the second bridge works is that you wait for your opponent to shift their weight back and use their momentum against them for the second bridge. If they don't shift back then the second bridge isn't going to work, but its not likely that someone is going to keep leaning forward. They're going to want to reestablish that heavy scarf hold position. It's a timing thing.

[@tespediksamuelsehonnaibita6766]

Super

[@prodigy511]

thank you for this, i'm a judo player. and my usual escape to this involves a cauliflower, which is not as technical. thank you again

[@rickslayer4608]

bornfedslaughter it does not matter if Kesa Gatame is BJJ or not, its a good way to squeeze the air out or your opponent and works. Quit trying to limit your game plan, always have more options.

[@NONAME-GIVEN]

Kesa gatame is a move that works on inexperienced persons. If I wind up on top with this hold on my opponent I jump sides as fast as possible and get side control where I can begin to work my game. Kesa gatame is a sure way to get your back taken.

[@amartailor8350]

Not if you do it right, and know when to transition.

[@gaunibwe]

NoName Given you aren’t getting out of a proper kesa gatame.

[@bryanrumble1862]

Classic Zeke

[@twentyfoursixteen]

single greatest comment ever

[@dalion82]

Kurt almost got me fired at work for the "You want me to beat you on film line" lol. Great vid as always...

[@50catch]

Hail!!! Kurt osiander

[@budpal3]

He is clasping his hands way to high. Both hands should be around the waist putting pressure on the floating rib, not only is it uncomfortable for your opponent but it allows you to force their hips up high and get your hip underneath theirs. This means you can use your full body to roll them.

[@walkingcorpse1224]

Right!? I commented and said the same thing. I use this same sweep alot! N I mean alot. I can do what he's doing in this video if my opponent is like really small, like 170 lbs or less, but then I'm kind of using power, going to the waistline is no doubt so much easier and requires almost little to no power.

[@nunyabusinezz1837]

+budpal3 Great comment

[@hotredtiger316]

There are different variations of this, and I'm open to all of them. Some people clinch the floating ribs; others just underhook their partner's top arm really high and tight before bumping their offensive partner's hip to get their bottom knee underneath for an effective roll to the top of the modified mount. Ricardo Migliarese and Josh Vogel demonstrated a kesa getame escape variation that involves the high arm, hip bump, and knee scoot I tried to explain. It's on KZbin if you or anyone else is looking for some variety to your kesa getame escapes. One Jiu Jitsu and love to all!

[@NONAME-GIVEN]

This!!!

[@Pwanx0w]

@@emperorjimmu9941 Right, getting out of Kesa Gatame against a Judo guy is a real pain in the ass and will make your ears burn like crazy! But i still find that some sweeps do work! Won't be easy though and might have to try multiple times

[@Stuntsandtricking]

2:56 reminds me of my dad 😂😂😂😂

[@jitsroller]

I float back and forth from side control and kesa gatame, i'm smaller than most of my opponents so this has worked out for me so far.

[@TyHatfield]

100% good escape I had a friend of mine that's a 3rd° black belt in Brazilian jujitsu with Professor Michael Hermisillo and he is also I think a 3rd° or 4th° in judo and he got me in that move and I told him that I could probably do the same and he was weighing about 400 pounds of the time and I'm right around 220 and he was amazed how I could throw in with that movement

[@liukang85]

it's because the Kesa Gatame here isn't a proper one. The guy's right leg should be extended parallel to Kurt's back

[@TyHatfield]

@@liukang85 thing is I have wrestled since i was 4 and never in my life been pinned in a head and arm (Kesa) I am a black belt in judo, and have been doing Jujitsu for 33 years :)

[@fallofdutee]

like this nice and effective

[@michelpapineau8868]

LMFAO!!! Kurt Osiander is another example why I love BJJ! Love your videos, bud - you're a bo BS, straight shooter with awesome technique! Keep it up!

[@CavvyStudios]

Nice. I'd like to see a variation that works when the person on top has the far side underhook.

[@migraine516]

He gave them tough love. I don't know how anyone could see it any other way.

[@takeyo1983]

i want to test this technique today...

[@aksling]

I agree that's a possibility, but a remote one in my opinion. The weight shift to stuff a bridge isn't that dramatic and a good top player will always be dynamic and return their weight to a more neutral position. I'm going to try this version of the escape tonight but I suspect it won't affect my usual gameplan of three or four escape methods for scarf holds.

[@ichiboku1]

shifting the weight backwards is a problem...however, it is often advised to slide your hips under, that way you don't need to muscle it at all.

[@blue67strm]

Hahaha. Lmao. That was awesome. A little real world language for those kids.

[@KamranAAgayev]

Hi Kurt. Nice technique. Thanks for sharing We would like to see in competing in the championships. Do you have any plan?

[@alexvenegas]

In my Jiu-Jitsu school, Gracie Barra, they teach it that way too.

[@Paulocity8]

Awesome Kurt, thanks. Can you help with the song and band at the start of the clip?

[@ammarhabib4028]

GODDAMMIT ZEKE! lmao

[@cbadams79]

The counter to that is if the person shifts their weight backwards over your chest you simply pull him across (In this case to your left). By leaning back across you to stuff the bridge he has self loaded and is ready for the pull across. Happy Hunting.

[@RodrigoVanilla93]

hey kurt what if they have the kesa gatame but with the underhook instead of the typical judo around the head grip

[@jbj127]

Any chance of a parenting seminar from Kurt, coming up? Some kids could use his kinda "love"! Hahaha.....

[@rollinOnCode]

what is it like to roll with the kurt? he is super awesome

[@brucecharlie8613]

Best BJJ channel ever

[@MarkYale]

God Dammit Zeke! LOL

[@chr9is]

HAHA, Kurt you're my hero

[@whenitbreaks]

That was the kid's Mom in the OTM store...there's no issue.

[@JKDGreg]

How to escape Kesa - Gatame, step #1, make sure he catches you on your good side :)

[@LouisesLife]

Been having problems with this recently - I hope this will help.

[@bornfedslaughter]

thanks. cool shit

[@RodrigoVanilla93]

im pretty sure kurt meant 'awful' as in 'awful to be pinned under' not 'awful' as in not effective

[@justfell1]

lol what did those kids do for him to get mad

[@alexvenegas]

With an under hook yes. Not like that, with a hook over the head, cause you expose your back. Also this escape works pretty well.

[@boyo1991]

That's a finisher I wouldn't have thought about.. people generally let go but newer guys don't so this could he a good lesson teacher lol normally I step over the head and get limits instead lol

[@kjggames]

Don't think of it as the best escape, think of it as a tool for your tool box. Sometimes you need a hammer, sometimes you need a screwdriver. As long as you have the tool you need and the knowledge to use it, you're golden.

[@bornfedslaughter]

I'm pretty sure he meant the pin sucks...because it does.

[@hotredtiger316]

I couldn't tell from the camera angle, but are you bridging on your head or on your outside shoulder before rolling your partner over?

[@markusbarth1]

Looks like he's bridging on his head.

[@1qas23]

Shawn Roberts looks young in this vid,

[@MixMasterNutGaming]

IMO that blue belt should be given his white belt back until he learns the basics of kesa gatame.

[@ericjacobsen6901]

Kurt's partner has a white belt. We were all there once (or else never on the mat).

[@uncleheffe309]

That's why there teaching and you're preaching.

[@uncleheffe309]

@@ericjacobsen6901 blue belt

[@tempestshadow9992]

Osss....the kids better hespect Kurt

[@aksling]

The way this particular escape is taught in judo emphasizes bringing one's hips in close to the partner's hips and loading the partner onto the hips if possible before bridging and pulling the partner diagonally over the chest. I'm not saying this version of the escape won't work, but it seems to me that if the partner on top isn't an idiot, s/he will stuff the initial bridge by shifting their weight backwards.

[@TurboVinny617]

lol.. awesome!! im gonna beat you on film.. hahah

[@muammarajohnson5336]

lol best vid ever

[@jitsroller]

I do it the way you explained but honestly people with a more powerful bridge can do it this way quicker.

[@kjggames]

Do you see Kesa Gatame in Jiujitsu much? Judo all the time, it's a strong pin. Stalling out the match because you're ahead in points maybe?

[@WoodApe100]

Kesa is common in BJJ. It is fairly common in street fights that go to the ground. It is very important to know about kesa because it is a position that even untrained grapplers end up in because it flows from a basic headlock that gets taken to the ground. It is also the position you naturally end up in after a judo throw. Knowing how to use kesa offensively and hold the position is important plus if you can extend and trap the arm you have a submission posibility. Obviously how to escape it - especially against larger people is necessary for the street too. Having a bigger guy put you in a headlock and put you in kesa (even if he has no idea what kesa is) and feed you knuckle sandwiches happens in street fights. If you know what you need to do to escape the position or sweep him and protect your head with good position is really important.

[@rollinOnCode]

kurt is so harsh to kiddos

[@bmcustoms1646]

Who the F*&K is this guy?! and why do I like him so much?!!!!

[@bornfedslaughter]

My black belt won't let us use Kesa Gatame and says it' like Kurt Osiander.."It fucking sucks"

[@kingkpin100]

03:10 education done right!!!

[@bornfedslaughter]

I didn't say you don't need 3-4 escapes for it..but I don't think you even need to learn how to use the pin on top.

[@CondoMetropolis]

Way to make sure no parents enroll their kids in your school.. lol.. oh and if he was doing that hold correctly by grabbing hold of his own knee and pillowing your head, you'd never be able to get out like that because you'd have no base to bridge...

[@martinvogel8876]

And Underhockposition??? :-(

[@jitsroller]

because it happens a lot in competition so you need to know how to get out.

[@davescott2692]

12 to 2 escape...

[@confusedsay]

HAHAHA! Zeke better line ur ass out son.

[@followingfist6]

lol:02:59 ....good tchngs

[@CavvyStudios]

bornfedslaughter said "Kesa Gatame is inferior to Side Control. I don't see why you would need to learn the pin at all. It's not BJJ." Maybe you should watch Josh Barnett vs. Dean Lister in Metamoris.

[@nunyabusinezz1837]

+CavvyStudios Josh Barnett did an extremely painful neck crank but since Dean tapped I suppose it's an actual position.

[@NONAME-GIVEN]

The guys you mention are beasts and they have developed something that works for them. It just seems too high risk for me.

[@jav.angel1205]

Brian.. Most stupid comment ever.. Makes me cringe. You know absolutely nothing about martial arts. Of course kesa gatame is part of BJJ. And if done correctly you will tap. Fuck... Keyboard warriors have no knowledge

[@michawu1419]

Guy on the top has no idea how to do kesa gatame. If his back are straight, hips up and legs open wide, its going to be to hard to make this escape.

[@brucewayne4926]

+Mic E Mike I do this a little differently but basically the same, as long as the grip around the torso is real tight this is basically my only go-to kesa gatame escape, it works very well against people of a similar weight. I do Judo, not BJJ, so I know it works on a very tight, very correct kesa. You're dead right though, I've noticed that most BJJ vids for kesa/scarf hold escapes wouldn't work because the kesa isn't being done correctly. It's not used much in BJJ though as I understand so it's understandable. After all there aren't many submission opportunities from kesa where as it's super good as just a pin - Judo players get a win after 20secs so it's used a LOT.

[@carzoparazzo9698]

I arrived late but you are right, if the other person is very strong then you can burn your energy in seconds there and you wont scape. Best way is to avoid it

[@yeahnopers139]

He's showing it wrong. This is an oldschool judo move. It's not bridge them straight up and then roll them over. That will never work on a bigger opponent. You have to be on the side of your hip and hip bump into then sideways. The sideways bump creates separation. Then you roll them around your head in a circular motion. It looks very similar to what he did but the mechanics are very different and mechanically superior.

[@JAQ4]

that blue belt should automaticly know kesa & kimura from kesa & not think about it, come on dude, nice video tho.

[@dlogic22]

Move of the week: How to escape "First Comment" posters.

[@wallywest333]

Dude if the right grappler execute that hold properly. ur screwed. It literally squeezes all the wind out of u. This kid had no idea how that technique works.

[@johnsmith-nx7up]

CCDs

[@luchador1764]

lololololololol hahahahaha

[@TheAquila78]

Hahaha ja Shut the fuck up..dieser Mann ist sooo ein Asi. Aber trotzdem Hammer ;)