The MOST Important Passing Position in Jiu Jitsu

[@barrett5229]

This channel gives me mixed feelings. On one hand I really want it to do extremely well because he definitely deserves it. On the other hand I don’t want anyone to watch it but me 😂

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Hahaha I often hear that! The outside knee grip in this video is so powerful

[@barrett5229]

@@JonThomasBJJ I plan to start trying it immediately because it seems to solve a lot of the issues I experience with the traditional grips

[@MegaSerioussam]

I get you

[@iamwarren219]

I gatekeep Jon Thomas Bjj videos too

[@GeoffreyWinchester]

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[@marcusvmp90]

this is my favorite jiu jitsu channel. really didactic. it is fascinating how jonthomas do a compilation of all defenses and offenses and all possibilities of one especific position.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah I try to be thorough and make sure you have an sweet for most possible scenarios.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Really appreciate the support!

[@TehZexD]

Absolutely 👍 second to none.

[@OlimaOmega]

Unreal stuff as always 🔥

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks so much buddy! Love your videos too!

[@bonsuer1]

forcing HQ is my go to passing approach, thanks for summarizing all possibilities, this is very helpful!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah it’s a powerful way to lock the match up

[@timschmidt5469]

I love how you go stage by stage, and give multiple options/counters for each stage. Thank you!

[@joeglenton3923]

These recent deep-dive videos on mount, retention, push-pull and now this are top-tier. I use them for my own training and direct students/lower belts to them.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

I have been having fun doing these huge deep dives happy you have been enjoying them too!

[@dominicmagliocco7523]

For the past two years I have worked the HQ position like you showed initially and always had issues with the pummel. Instantly switched my grips to same side lapel and outside pant (palm down) and WOW !! Three training sessions in and already seeing my passing from HQ improving so much.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

So happy to see that fast of improvement the grip change is so different. That constant lasso is so annoying this makes it such a more forceable position

[@cachoucasca5515]

I m a white belt beginner and from france and love you re Channel make me progress 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@brandonwaddell2583]

No questions! Just want to say I binge your material. I’m still a no strip white belt but have been very quickly starting to hold my own with blue and some purple belts, even getting a couple taps on em, and your material has helped!

[@hoyasuh]

I just started jiu jitsu a month ago but I try to apply alot of your tips during my rolls few select have worked for me ): maybe its because im still a beginner lol just gotta keep grinding!!! Thank you for these videos much love from South Korea (:

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah for the first years just focus on learning all you can about everything. Just develop wide general knowledge

[@hoyasuh]

Thank you (:

[@stephenmcdaniel5140]

I'm a black belt and this knowledge is great, but it can take some application knowledge (a.k.a. mat time) to accurately apply these concepts. Keep this channel in your learning journey, it will pay off in the long run. Love his concepts!❤

[@wladimirresende7516]

Very good, i'm a white belt and very often i get in this position, but most part of times i fail in conclude the passing. This was so so helpful to me, thank you

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy it helped and hopefully this makes a difference!

[@ryanscottnix]

Love it! I've been using HQ passing for years now, but it's the little details that make all the difference. Thank you for all of your work, Jon, sincerely.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to hear it it’s really all the little small details that makes a big difference in positions so I’m happy to see that people can see the value in those details

[@garrydye2394]

This is why getting very good at swiveling from left to right hip while playing open guard and changing your foot position and grips is so important. Sitting on the left or right hip only is a good way to get your guard passed. HQ is a lot harder for OP to obtain when you are good at hipping out and changing your foot positions in relation to OP's body. HQ is hard to achieve for the OP if as soon as he tucks the leg between his legs you have already hipped out...and stretched your leg out and attempting to push on his knee to off balance him. Most of his leverage is when your own knee is bent and he has been able to sit down on it. That goes away when you have hipped out and extended your leg. Again, important to be able to swivel from left to right hip and change your own foot positions quicky on his body.

[@marcschmidt4993]

Learning the reverse head quarters was such a a ha moment. being feather weight has its challenges, and you sir have shown me answers. Thanks Jon, looking forward to your next visit to society!

[@andrewrodrigues2865]

Phenomenal explanations with variations to choose from. As a white belt looking to develop a passing game, this is exactly what I need. Thank you!

[@mmansour22]

Thanks!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

No problem and thank you so much for the donation and support it means a ton. Hope the video helps your game

[@wavvytarentino1857]

I'm just so happy I found this channel, this is amazing content

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks so much means a lot!

[@neckbomb9693]

I end up in the HQ position all the time and often have a hard time dealing with opponent’s legs. I’m gonna give these details a try. Solid content as usual, thanks bud! 🦾🔥😎

[@JonThomasBJJ]

The outside knee grip makes a huge difference!

[@Ironbound27]

Uh, wow. This is legit one of the best guard passing videos I've seen in awhile. Literally hits every detail...good stuff!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks buddy I put a lot of effort into being thorough. Really appreciate it.

[@dkf721]

Got to do my First Gi class yesterday, and it was taught by you such an amazing class. Thank you !

[@atlanticsligo]

So good 🔥🔥🔥 I actually passed my own guard with this! 😅

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks buddy! Calling you now lol

[@MegaSerioussam]

This is such a great sequence and system. I really like the way you break it down. Away to start learning this and drilling this.

[@richardwilliams8728]

I’ve used this approach with the leg drag sequence you shared with success multiple times.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to hear it! The leg drag system with the roll through back take is so strong

[@alfonsusmichael]

So far this is my favorite BJJ Instructional Channel ! Thank you sir. Im really learn a lot of technique details from your video sir💪

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thank you! Means so much knowing the videos are really making a difference in people’s game!

[@alfonsusmichael]

​@@JonThomasBJJ Keep it up sir💪😁

[@jon0830]

consistently the most concise, practical and applicable BJJ channel on YT, thanks Jon

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks buddy really appreciate the support a message

[@IGPriX]

I used to rely either on Gordan Ryan's toreando + leg drag and long step bass or Faria's over-underpass, but my partner's been countering it recently. So now I started to get into HQ position. Thank you this is helpful.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah HQ is such a great lock down position to build from! Toreando is one of my favorites too but there is so many variables it’s hard to solve

[@IGPriX]

@@JonThomasBJJ Oh DUDE! I don't believe you actually answered lol! I been referencing your past guard pass videos including your toreando pass, but whenever I tried to pass from kneeling position, I just somehow naturally get into HQ position. All your videos have been super helpful and I try to study them deeper man. Thank you!

[@EngineersApproachBJJ]

Such a high value and technical, yet comprehensive video. Thank you so much bro! 🎉

[@JonThomasBJJ]

No problem really appreciate all the support Will

[@brandonreccejitsninja6076]

One of the best instructors on youtube. Come back to Jeff Joslins in Canada!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks so much buddy hope to make it out again soon!

[@benlangford34]

High level details amazing bro thanks

[@eveanddell]

Such gold content on this channel. This HQ system is what I often attempt but have always thought why it gets stuffed and what other options could I go with. Thank you.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah the other way can work but then you have to deal with lasso a lot which is a whole other problem. This forces them to stay in position so you can keep the same system going

[@Puffsmeal]

I'm always hunting for this position when passing, but I find when I get to it, people always manage to get grips and off-balance me to either side, backwards or forwards and start attacking my legs. This video is going to help so much when I get back on the mats... Thanks so much!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah the one knee up position with outside grip is all strong for base control. I use it as a pit stop all the time now!

[@tommytommy2]

Hi Jon! I would love to see more breakdowns of high level jiu jitsu matches on youtube and I think you would be the man for the job.

[@colorblindphotographer]

Big fan. Love the content. Question, I am a purple belt, 5'6"/165lbs and I am in a gym full of people 190+. Any content for managing energy and being effective against people bigger and heavier. BTW, I'm 59 years old.

[@bobhildebranski7034]

Super video!! 🥋👍🏼I really appreciate all of the editing, I know it’s a lot of work to do, the technique details laced with actual competition footage and seeing the details in real time is really cool! This is a great channel, I’ve learned a ton from all of your work-Cheers!!!

[@Lincoln352]

Wow, I’m def gonna drill this diving back take. Jon thanks so much sir!

[@TruSeek4life]

Amazing stuff. Great explanations.

[@Wayniesgirl]

That backtake was 🔥!!

[@rapp3090]

Love your instruction bud. Keep after it.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks so much! Means a lot!

[@zacharywong483]

Really fantastic explanations and reference footage here!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

I think they help a lot for providing context!

[@stationgymguru7033]

Extremely helpful details on my favourite passing game 🎉

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Glad I could help!

[@netplayer90]

🔥 Been struggling with the hq for a while this stuff is a game changer

[@enzomasci5218]

Great details, bringing them into my game at once. Thank you very much!

[@rooster82471]

Great details, one of my favorite sweeps , can’t wait to use these new tips!

[@bjjginerd]

Hi! Alway thank you for the great instructional. It helps my move a lot! One thing I want to ask you (nothing to do with this video's techniue) is.... Do you know how Matrix guard got it's name? I've been searching it all day but there's none which give me a clear explanation. It would be very kind of you if you tell me the origin of its name in case you know it! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@emilyandruss5120]

Odd request but can you do a video on how to approach entering different types of guards? I know it’s a big/wide ask but it would be so helpful to have a guideline of how to enter different guards

[@JonThomasBJJ]

I can definitely try to make something on that!

[@GrandK1000]

This passing system seems like a great one two punch with the toreando pass. Thank you!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah it absolutely is!

[@DrSandman123]

Great video as always Jon! This is going to really help my HQ game.

[@marcosandre4279]

Great content! Thank you!

[@nathanslaman8695]

Planned on going into the gym today to work on this and the instructor is showing everybody variations of it. I was like hell yeah this is just what I wanted to do.

[@austmo516]

Thank you! Your channel has been a huge help!

[@philpoma2055]

Always appreciate the great details - thank you!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

My pleasure!

[@aprendeanestesia6938]

Another excellent video. Thanks so much

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thank you!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thank you!

[@alvinsoderstrom8153]

I would love to see defence from back take attempts and how to escape if they get the back

[@sophiacassella]

Love this video and am excited to start playing with this position. How do you go about entering into this passing position say if you had a seated or supine opponent and neither of you had grips?

[@alyg7738]

Been passing from HQ for the past month and I needed a methodical way to attack based off my opponent’s reaction, this video does exactly that.

[@richardwilliams8728]

Everything on here is absolute gold

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Really appreciate it!

[@RemcoBakker548]

Nice man! I will def try this the upcoming lessons, thanks!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks a lot happy you enjoyed it!

[@JokeritWasTaken]

This Chanel is 🔥 , I hope you’re raking in the dough from these videos because a lot of people would pay to see online BJJ content like this. Well done!

[@reptheU15]

Thanks Jon! Always great content

[@olivarrio]

Another great video. Thanks. 🖤

[@DanielWillis-lz9bv]

Really like this channel 👌

[@designbookInc]

Great video man! I swear I will masterize this!

[@MrIllcat]

Very cool, basically the grips you'd use for the Shotgun pass but all the time.

[@fclaudiopsych]

Was gonna ask if the hq pass is useful against stronger guys but the best thing about this content is the example videos with different partners.

[@thedude7937]

I leanrt so much from hus youtube videos

[@sobe762]

Love it! Thank you.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to help!

[@myoschollum7722]

Thank you Jon, this is great

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Really appreciate it!

[@ryanh5242]

Great video, thanks

[@JonThomasBJJ]

No problem happy you liked it!

[@k1ng_k3nny81]

Best BJJ info presentation on youtube, as always.

[@TheOulipo]

In the last diving back take is there a risk of knee baring yourself? If so, how do you avoid it?

[@1millioncicades183]

Great video, thank you :)

[@JonThomasBJJ]

No problem

[@Petepato3]

Thanks this comes handy as I'm practising HQ atm! Another option could be to force halfguard by pulling the trapped knee in between our legs?

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah that is great as well it’s just hard to stuff that leg all the way through sometimes

[@lucarinaldi2248]

I’m a purple belt with a 30% disability.. can you do a series of side mount and z guard ?

[@scootertribeg1708]

Any entries into headquarters from half guard? I'm new to headquarters but it looks promising, thank you!

[@josephshane3685]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to help

[@kingchief4038]

Jon is like that unassuming nice smart guy at school that could kick everyone's ass..

[@Burkesquest8]

Favorite BJJ channel 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@RodMaxdi]

Great content as usual thx

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Much appreciated

[@knpamazon]

This is art. Thanks a lot.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

No problem

[@ForzaTerra89]

I get in this position often but struggle from a knee shield, but I always lead with my left leg. I feel I need to watch this in mirror mode lol

[@636racer]

i so needed this

[@JesusFreekJiuJitsu]

@JonThomassBJJ is there a way that you can cut this video in pieces? Like maybe adding time stamps in so we can break this down into smaller chunks?

[@barrett5229]

Best way I’ve found is to watch one section and stop. Drill that for a while and test it with resistance. When it sticks add the next part. If I go in and try to drill multiple options I generally don’t get any of it to stick. I’ll even go so micro as to get to headquarters and get the outside pants grip. That will be my “win” for the roll and I try to do it over and over

[@JonThomasBJJ]

I need to go back to adding time stamps I’ll do that again soon for this video

[@JesusFreekJiuJitsu]

@@JonThomasBJJ Thank you!

[@jasonkeaton5140]

Amazing. Thank you

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Happy to help!

[@Alexander.Berglund]

Definitely trying this!

[@chanbru]

Thank you

[@toolmania0909]

Watching the game management of high-level players, finishing from the back mount seems to be the best method. Are there any videos that contain this method?,, The method of catching the back of an opponent recovering while taking side mount during a guard pass.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Finishing for the back is definitely one of the most powerful finishing methods in jujitsu but you have to be opportunistic. It depends on how you’re part of the fans if they stay on their back on the floor defending, then you need to finish and mount or side of course if they turtle you can progress the back so I would say you need all options.

[@mrjhn3067]

Holy shit. The outside knee grip just solved a big problem for me 😭 that’s so dumb 😂

[@renzoseminariovallejos2235]

Muchas Gracias 🤙

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thank you!

[@martinmyggestik292]

You finally got rid of those red and green judo mats 🎉 I remember being part of an MMA-seminar there - oh lord, the mat-burns...

[@martinmyggestik292]

Oh! And top-tier instructions as always. You set the bar.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Yeah the green mats were not the best for video either lol. Love the new black cover

[@OfficialDinoTS]

Hi it’s me from bjj society in Halifax I’m the one that subscribed to you there 👍

[@JonThomasBJJ]

That’s so cool! Happy to meet you! Good luck with your training!

[@clintongrim6230]

Great alternative

[@Matt-zp4oc]

This is awesome. Today I learned that what people have been doing to me . . . has a name :D

[@MetaleiroBarizon]

Jon é brabo.

[@tpac4602]

Hello, Jon. Which course would you recommand a white belt to start? Your Open Guard Seris on Website or the Double Sleeve Guard On BJJ?

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Double sleeve on my website is a lot more complete than the BjJ fanatics one, I would recommend double sleeve as I’m going to revamp an entire new retention one with espen together soon!

[@arashooo]

amazing!!

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Thanks!!

[@thomase205]

I love this system ! I just go to their left with it

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Even better that side is always awkward for them

[@andrei-cosmingrigorescu4359]

Silly question, but here it goes: the trapped leg cannot laso over, but can it laso under?

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Good question! No not if you drop your elbow low to block that space off, I should have mentioned that in the video. But the outside knee grip block lasso over and if you drop your elbow the lasso under

[@TheGrapplingNinja]

mendes med distance passing

[@tomw5038]

“Long step grips.” - Tainan/Gui

[@JonThomasBJJ]

I don’t like to think of it as long step, as whether or not the long step is available will largely be subject to the grips they have on you. Long step is one possible option here but knee cut folder are my preferences

[@calisurfduuuddee8183]

Excuse my white belt ignorance but isn’t de la riva good for this situation? My school is teaching is what to do when he sits on our leg like this.

[@calisurfduuuddee8183]

Nevermind

[@vhp310]

this is awesome, can you show how to get someone from a seated guard or supine to HQ?

[@JonThomasBJJ]

When they are seated you usually need to threaten a pass while they are up or force them to back, I’ll try to cover it again soon I did a video on it 8 months ago or so

[@vhp310]

@@JonThomasBJJoh dang can you link me? my coach recommended me to your channel and I've basically developed my guard around you two. Basically went from 0 guard to being competent in only 6 months. Love your work my man please keep it up