This One Principle Completely Changes Side Control Escape

[@carinalemus8149]

You are my favorite coach on KZbin. This is my first year training Jiu Jitsu and your channel has allowed me to survive and progress so much as a white belt. Thank you!!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Really happy to hear it buddy! It’s amazing everyone now has the KZbin source for learning now. Hope this continues to help you in your journey.

[@AlexWallaceAudio]

You’re not just favourite coach, you’re also my coach’s favourite coach ❤😅🤙

[@benwearne542]

Same

[@aquaman2264]

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[@vacationrichard974]

These types of videos are so good for the white belts like me where we see the BIG PICTURE. Oftentimes instructors will bog us down in the details, but we have no place to store this info yet, because we haven't seen the big picture. Thank you so much!!!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah big picture is most important, then you can fill in details later. People have to see the main possible combos so they know the cues to look for

[@Vscustomprinting]

Jon thomas is great but i think yer shifting the onus of being a white belt onto others..

[@MrEDTREY]

Omg for real bro I put this on 1.5x speed and really learned exactly the problem areas in my game in less than twenty minutes. Completely blew my mind with confidence and excitement to put this into practice as much as possible even with my dummy at home. Thank you so much for sharing you knowledge with us truly keep the great knowledge coming. If you can do mount escapes just like this style of video would be great.

[@amorestperpe]

And then you went up open mat and forgot everything you thought you knew?

[@gabrielburgess4764]

You, Danaher, & Gordon Ryan produce my favorite instructionals .

[@stefanwolf8558]

Thanks for this. I'm a blue belt and all my sidecontrol escapes come from when my opponent starts to move either to mount or attack a sub. This is my go-to escape and it came back to bite me in the a$$ in competition when my opponent just sprawled and death grip the sidecontrol until the time expired.

[@maximillianshaughnessy2321]

12:24 I hit this sweep yesterday after watching this video multiple times on a guy who does this head lock to me all the time. I did the exact same thing, baited the leg hook so he circled round and rotated him round. Worked like a charm and even he was shocked ahaha Great move and took no energy! Felt amazing to pull off and no longer feel like that position will be as annoying as it used to be. Thanks!

[@gmenendez9569]

Definitely the best instructional teacher on KZbin. You’re a born instructor! Thank you tons. I just started 2 weeks ago.

[@jerecocastillo583]

Best coach on youtube, this channel should have so much more subs

[@jerecocastillo583]

He doesn’t just show techniques but sets up the problems that the techniques solve which makes learning/remembering them so much easier. W Jon Thomas

[@PlugThePull]

The "dog toy" sound at 5:45 got me laughing lol. Super nice and in depth video Jon as always

[@jmoldi]

This is the gift that keep on giving, watching it again after a couple of months and picking up a few more details I missed the first time

[@samchew2007]

great system and amazing how you condensed this into 20 mins! keen for a north south escape system too!

[@chrisnicosia6077]

I wish I could like this 100x. Can't wait to institute these principals. Thank you!

[@iamnotjcook]

Your hip stapling principles have been huge for me in learning how to escape and also improve. Just tapped our purple belt for the first time who won a comp just a few weeks ago by finally figuring out how to advance past his side defense. Pretty good for a little white belt in a big pond :') I'm sure this will be huge for me, too more people need to cover principles in an accessible way like you do, you're killing it

[@JonThomasBJJ]

So happy to hear it! That’s the best when you are actually using this stuff in sparring. The hip pinning principle is huge. Happy it’s working for you.

[@mca8083]

No stripe white belt here. Your videos and delivery of the concepts are so easy to understand. Love the way you show the minute details. Can't wait to practice.

[@HegelUnderstander]

The details of scooping toward the far side hip with your nearside arm as well as bringing your far leg up to make it easier for the nearside knee to enter are super useful so far, got those from your earlier videos.

[@ThrashUnreal-i8t]

Not to take away from your teaching, but the camera quality, lighting, and camera angles make these instructions so easy to follow.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to hear it! I figured if I’m gonna make these videos for years and they will be up for years don’t slack in the quality.

[@thebizness5596]

I’m one week into jiu jitsu and these videos are gold. Principles and fundamentals are needed.

[@bny2274]

I love your "principles" classes.. You explain things perfectly! Huge OSS & thanks!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to help! The principles are huge! I like to mix the principles and the details. They both matter a lot

[@aicemen]

This video is incredible, and for free ! Thank you Jon for all the knowledge you teach us, greetings from a Brazilian blue belt 😅

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Greetings! Thank you hope this one makes you able to escape easier!

[@hockysa]

These concepts are great. I don’t get to train as often as I’d like but I’ve been revisiting this video every three weeks to remind myself of what I should be doing.

[@alvineshj]

Excellent. I liked the last part where you talk about how to integrate the system in one's game.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah that’s probably the bigger part people miss. Mixing it all together is key

[@ericlee6687]

Love the bowl concept! This is so basic yet so overlooked

[@Firepinfrank]

Love the detail you put into your explanations. I was caught in bottom side control with a near side hip block by a brown belt for the first time and couldn't figure out how to escape. Now, I can't wait for class to drill that escape for next time he tries it. I might not get out right away but it will make it harder for him to hold me down. Thank you!

[@bdogpimpsause]

This is quite possibly the best jiu jitsu instructional on KZbin. My side control escape game has exploded after watching it a few times. You have done me and all future grapplers a great service. Thank you

[@bennuendo]

Good note about knowing you’re getting passed and to start making frames. I’ve been hanging onto grips too long.

[@timothylee5824]

Looking forward to watching this one again and again. Great stuff thank you

[@sailormetz7148]

Another amazing video. I can't tell if it's the raw ideas or simply your ability to articulate/demonstrate them so well that makes your videos what they are, but regardless, thank you. You have a gift for educating others.

[@brentonrose86]

Super helpful, please do a seminar in Philadelphia one day!

[@doubletee9000]

I've been following you for years. Always watch anything new that comes up. A lot of the time, I think, man, this is good content, but I feel like I'm too low level to fully benefit from what you are sharing. I see the benefit, but it's always like im to not quite fluent enough in the "language" of what we do if that makes sense. Like im absorbing things through a filter and not getting quite the full benefit that I know is in the words and examples you always show. I am a blue belt and I've trained for about 3 years now. I have decent success escaping side control, but I still get stuck a lot, too. I don't know if the timing was just good with me mentally and with my jiujitsu progression, or (more likely) its just the way you broke down all the details in this video, but it really clicked for me. It all makes so much sense, and it seems laughably simple - especially the way you broke down how to train this. Specifically isolating each type of side control in positional sparing. I do tons of positional sparing at the cobrinha affiliate school I'm at, but it's exactly how you broke it down... the position changes, and if you haven't put in the reps to be confident in each variation and the transitions, then you get a half step behind. Then you get really locked up and flustered, trying to recall your steps. I worked on these tonight, and it was instantly like a well-oiled machine. It feels like learning a language, and then all of a sudden, I stumbled into some moments of fluency and clarity with this video and the subsequent practice of it. I can totally see how this evolves into great guard retention, too. This video came to me at the exact right time. Thanks a lot, Jon 🙏

[@harmonicproportions6588]

I just got my purple belt and am pretty slippery on bottom side but I've never seen a couple of these details, awesome stuff!

[@christisking1193]

There is a ton of info here. Wow. Thanks man. God Bless! Keep up the good work.

[@HolaRocka-zc1it]

This video really establishes the key framework for demystifying BSC escape confusion! The thoroughness here is really a beautiful thing. The entire work is teeming with pearls of wisdom! I managed this deep analysis by getting out my BJJ notebook and taking notes. Really the only way to keep track of the connection between the escape position and it's potential escape tool. Then, just carry the notebook with you everywhere to review! Deeply appreciate this coach Thomas!

[@Carlitosmalo]

Finally! Someone addressing switching base

[@JKX94]

You really are great at teaching man. You speak very clear and make everything easy to understand. Keep up the great work!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks a lot! I try to be my best at simple and effective communication

[@silverspoon3151]

I'm completely impressed by how pedagogical and well you explain and demonstrate in this video. As someone completely new to this sport, I greatly appreciate it, especially how you also think about including cameras on both sides, which is highly appreciated for me as a newcomer and someone who doesn't understand how and what to think about, and otherwise easily could have missed. That you go through the basics, pros and cons, philosophy, and thoughts about why things are the way they are and why one wants to do things in a certain way is highly appreciated and instructive. This makes me want to follow you and explore your channel further. You impress me, I hope you continue like this. Best regards from Sweden.

[@GreggWatt-bh4pe]

Amazing details. And I love how you deliver those details. You naturally talk fast and most people who talk fast use more words than they need to and they tend to use a lot of “filler” words he is making it very difficult sometimes to follow as a student trying to learn the details I very much enjoy watching your videos because your communication is very clear Chris and creates visuals that makes it easier to learn the details. And I appreciate the fact that you speak fast because you get through a lot of material in a short period of time.

[@thomasburchfiel120]

These instructionals are great and easy to digest. Thank you so much!~

[@Chio808]

Very comprehensive instructional! I like going through one of your videos before class and then focusing on that specific topic. Doing this has significantly improved my rolls! Thank you!

[@icenic_wolf]

Holy crimoly, this video is amazing. I'm going to be able to put so much of this to use immediately. 🤙

[@icenic_wolf]

I had to unlike this video just so that I could like it twice.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah so many of these little details make such a fast difference

[@jdmontana1]

Fav coach on youtube!! Thanks a miliion man, already fast forwarded my progress as a white belt cause I know how imoprtant defense is in the beginning that I welcome getting crushed as long as my defense is always progressing!! :)

[@marston9106]

I revisit your videos every couple of months, and each time, I get a better understanding, Thanks!

[@tylersherkin9487]

I love watching/listening to your instructionals, you're fantastic!

[@alexcruztaceo]

Awesome, really. All your videos are priceless. Thank you for sharing!

[@joma0305]

Thank you coach! Comment to support the channel ✊

[@RocketMartin]

Huge thank you. Needed to develop a full system to handle being it side control

[@DarinConnerDeAngelis]

Thank you so much! Best side control escape video I have ever found. Hope all is well 🙏

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks so much buddy hope you are doing well! Good to hear from you!

[@Joel-iz6zr]

Great video, I am going to work on applying this principles . I look forward to the next video on deep side control escapes.

[@johnnyringdoe]

This was amazing. Very informative. Thank you for this.

[@knucklehedzinc]

Incredibly informative breakdown. Thank you.

[@PaulJoshuaPangan13]

Great info. It's always informative when you start with the concept since that is always the baseline that we would remember and go back to when drilling this live with a resisting opponent. I hope you can also make a mount escape video in a similar format, cause I looked into your videos and have not seen any escapes from mount.

[@jeremycointin1996]

Such a good video. This video should be side control escape 101. Its such a great foundational video.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

That’s my goal I want it to be a go to for so everyone who trains and struggles here

[@gegaoli]

Solid gold instruction!

[@7Phoenix1]

Sick details, explanations and techniques 👍

[@robindelforge698]

The very best video about side control I have seen so far thanks!

[@jiujitsustudent604]

Awesome overview! Thanks for your time.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to help!

[@amrhassanein5338]

Genuinely exceptional coach. Wow

[@user-pv1yx5dq6l]

Good to sure up on some stuff. I'm an upper blue but have for some reason lately been chilling in side control. A few of these like the flutter, hip following your other hip, etc are all things to sure up on.

[@diegobjj99]

love the concept of the knee collapsing if in too far from side control recovery, its the little things that count😮

[@mapleridgefarm1026]

Thanks for sharing what you are teaching is very useful. Im just a 1 Year white belt and too often a more experienced player will just switch positions and ill be stuck in side control the hole round. By showing all the options ill be better prepared for every scenario. OSS🙂

[@MrLecho96]

Jon, I am doing bjj since August 2022, your videos are super usefull for me, every session I am implementing a new principle to my toolbox and it is amazing how within one month of watching your KZbin chanel I am able to fight almost equal fight with guys that smashed me 2 or 3 months ago. I would love to see more details about escaping side pins as well as mount/back escape. Thanks!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Will definitely do more escape stuff. Mount escape gonna work on more before dropping content on it. Only thing wish I had made this video a little more condensed but also I want it to be a reference tool people always come back to

[@augustycizauzo6372]

Texted this url to myself, I plan to watch it at least a few more times, great content.

[@3nt3rtain]

Appreciate your time and effort. True gold in this one 🙏🏼

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks buddy! I wanted people to have a one stop video that explains the full idea to them on how to develop it

[@Qingdaocraftbeer]

This video is probably the highest quality video teaching a systematic view of jiujitsu, which is truly beneficial and essential to blue belt bjj hobbyist like me to think bjj in an organized way

[@DrKnish1]

Dude after training 11 years , I've watched many a video. You're the best youtube coach

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks so much! Means a ton!

[@gvgv2718]

can u post your rolls with Espen and narrate them that would be realy good.

[@halimsindoro3390]

Very good concepts.. Thanks so much

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to help!

[@shrimuyopa8117]

Great details, thank you sir!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to help!

[@c.e.s5045]

I got smushed all day today and this video made me feel better… thank you.

[@chrisvillanueva5307]

Great video. Ima try to apply your methodology

[@levistubbs7505]

Love your videos! I’ve watched them and rewatched them and they’re always so helpful.

[@adamkennedy3800]

Thank you so much for consolidating all your previous side control videos into one! I had all the others bookmarked haha

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah I think it’s better to have all in one spot as it gives so much more context than

[@duenasramon]

Great content Jon!

[@BH-ix7nq]

I used to watch your videos and not understand a damn thing of what you were trying to teach, now I'm starting to be able to digest it in small pieces. It's a win-win because I'm either improving as a jiujustu practitioner, or you're getting better at explaining these concepts, OR BOTH! 😄🎉

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah it’s hard because of the wide range of audience . Some content is made for more experienced people so I use a lot of terminology people don’t know. So I try to juggle the content for different levels

[@BH-ix7nq]

@@JonThomasBJJ appreciate that. Gives a little something to everybody.

[@manuelalejandromeneseslope3093]

Thanks, good information 21:26

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Really appreciate it

[@abdelhamid6674]

Clearly quality content. Thanks for sharing

[@tranedTurtle]

awsome video clears up so many issues ive had with my escapes!!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Hope it makes the difference for you in sparring

[@momentum8640]

Great video! I will definitely be practicing all of what you taught in this video.

[@mzigliara]

I need to re-watch this video again and again and again! 😅 Understanding the concept of recognizing which kind of situation you're currently stuck in (i.e. the principles behind the pin) and adapting the escape, is so basic, yet so far away from my own BJJ 😅 Thanks for the break-down!

[@ItaloLeiva-d9o]

This was incredible! I’ve only got a couple of these down and always wonder how I keep getting stuck so this was super helpful for me!! 🔥 🔥 content, thanks for this 🙏🏽

[@nick0424]

This is gold! Thank you!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to help! Appreciate the comment

[@Jupiter-ms3ys]

Awesome video, would you be able to do one for the mount?

[@ScolopaxJJ]

Great stuff Jon!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks buddy!

[@stephenmcdaniel5140]

Love this channel!!

[@trevorwalker2958]

I’m new here, have watched a lot of instructional, this guy is good.

[@ll2nycell]

thank you for this. saving my life.

[@JesterJahima]

thanks. I've watched this video a bunch of times, such good details.

[@PauloHenrique-mm3nn]

Very good instructional. The framing idea is quite similar to what Xande Ribeiro calls the “Losango” principle (if I’m not mistaken). Thank you for the content! (Already subscribed)

[@ConcealedSteel]

Love the detail, thanks!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

No problem happy to help!

[@mattiasw6322]

Amazing, struggled with side control escapes forever. Managed to get out two three times during class using some of this techniques. Keep it up

[@JonThomasBJJ]

I think everyone has struggled. Gonna update these systems eventually as I dig back into it going over more deep control escapes

[@hahaabcful]

I can't thank you enough for this video professor. I used to get crushed when my partner would switch their hips. While I am still struggling a bit (primarily due to not having committed these skills to muscle memory) I know its a matter of time before I can get out of these sticky situations. Thank you again. PS- I must have watched this video close to 10 times.

[@mearnscmaa]

Really enjoy your content style! Thanks!

[@SteveLinGuitar]

Thank you coach!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

You’re welcome!

[@daveclifford7895]

Thanks ! Great advice as usual 🤙🤙🤙

[@sajuro81419]

What do you do if they do a hip switch but face your feet?

[@LorinAshWilson]

love this channel! has helped tremendously with my progression

[@cl0ckch0ke]

This one is a banger. I would love more escape content, which is really under-done on youtube.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks a lot buddy it’s great for me to have a 1 spot reference for students struggling with escape.

[@kravmagaCDK]

Fantastic. Just what I needed. This will be my April escape drills

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Awesome happy to hear it buddy! Hope may has much better escapes

[@thesunshinewarrior]

escape side control by teleporting from one gym to another 😂

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Hahahaha I got ocd after and didn’t want to leave that detail out. Call you in couple min going back to hotel

[@bigsuth902]

Thanks Jon, this a great video! Looking forward to seeing you and Espen this weekend, where I will ask 100 questions about this. 😁

[@JonThomasBJJ]

We are excited to be there! At the airport in Montreal now!

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Very very very very cool! Thank you!