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TESTIMONIALS
‘Started hitting the moves laid out in these courses the very next class...extremely uplifting to have such a quick improvement in my game’ - Houston, TX
‘I’m the only white belt in the academy doing these moves…I’m suddenly competing at a blue belt and above level…thanks Coach Tom’ - LA, California
‘Some of the best strategies you are going to see for control and submission’ - London, UK
‘The detailed way Prof Tom breaks down his moves into the absolute essentials is just next level for me. This is absolute gold‘ - Sydney, Australia
‘Most of the guys at my Academy, have about 60lbs on me, but since purchasing your ‘Kimura Attack system’ and ’14 days’ everything has changed. I feel much more confident, roll better and the guys on the mat have commented on the same. Thanks, Coach Tom’ - Dallas, TX
‘I know you have your names for your courses, but I’ve renamed them the ‘Zero to hero’ courses, I went from getting constantly owned, to now being completely dominant on the mat in no time at all’ - San Diego, California
‘I use the course material heaps, and just recently put it into action at a local comp, walked away with double gold. No one was more surprised than me! - Miami, Florida
‘As a new white belt, these classes have helped me so much, Prof Tom’s technique, the details, and his attitude. I love how Prof. Tom shows the ‘mistakes people make’ and then shows the correct way of doing things. The only one I have ever seen do this’ - New York, New York
Great videos, great instruction. I just watch them for hours…Melbourne, Australia
‘The instructional saved me big time at a recent comp, my opponent was def more experienced, but that was ok, coz I had Prof Tom’s video in my brain. Nailed it and scored gold’ - Colorado, Denver
‘All of it. Everything you show in your awesome videos are now my ‘go to techniques’. Thanks for your vids Prof, Tom’ - Houston, TX
‘You really have to watch every second of the video because Prof, Tom drops these little nuggets of gold throughout the course. And they make ALL the difference. The only one doing this. Keep them coming Professor’ - NY, New York
‘If I could only be taught from one person, Prof Tom would be it. I can’t wait to train in person one day’ - Dallas, TX
‘Went to a recent competition with these videos fresh in my mind. I knew I had an edge and the confidence this gave me was unreal. Got the gold. All submission wins! - LA, California

[@mattgarner1109]

yesterday was my first. today i woke up with a new found awareness of musceles and ligaments i never knew i had. full body soreness.

[@druberry6570]

james bryant beautiful

[@stupidandboot4507]

@Still z7 statistically, prolly not.

[@SorryImLate-fv1xf]

Are you still in it

[@Lilmumblez]

You still in it ?

[@josiahbullock6137]

I went yesterday with a great friend from work. He was very nice to me. I was a bit aggressive and he communicated with me and worked me through it to slow me down and breathe.

[@marquisblount2037]

"don't forget to breathe"... Watching this I noticed I was holding my breath thinking about my first session in 2 hours hahaha

[@antonblair]

Marquis Blount how did it go brother

[@arktzen]

I have mine too in 2 hours

[@L3Lchaim]

Damn, what a coincidence. I will literally have my first bjj in 2 hours also!

[@oABCs]

I have mine in 20 minutes😂😂

[@nerdymom2]

oABCs YT have fun?

[@secretmuse420]

My first day is tomorrow, I'm pretty stoked about and prepared to humbly accept my lessons in humility, stretching good tonight and in the morning, thanks for the insight

[@just2fly10]

trippy midget Howd it go?

[@giggityeffyou]

Just2Fly They never reply ! I'm on my second week of bjj

[@just2fly10]

giggityeffyou nice! Hows it going?

[@giggityeffyou]

Just2Fly It's going well! Some of the blue belts are really cool and teach me more stuff while sparring. I've been to 4 classes now and just got my Gi delivered. I've been watching KZbin videos and I've watched hundreds of UFC fights. Been a combat sports fan since I was 15. How long have you been doing it?

[@just2fly10]

giggityeffyou thats awesome. Sounds like you have some good classmates. Good luck on your journey and happy holidays

[@ozacuna4026]

The hardest step is showing up, from there it gets easyer and more fun, enjoy !!

[@all1nerd377]

Had my first bjj class last night and have never loved something so quickly. It was awkward and a little weird at first but once you actually go all in its absolutely amazing.

[@asvilesgmailacct5091]

Dude! What an AWESOME day one advice video. I'm going into day 3 tonight and I was just lost the first two days. This genuinely gave me a goal to chase. Escape guard, try for mount, get stomped, keep trying. Now when I'm drowning in a sea of experience I have something to focus on. THANK YOU!

[@nicks1169]

Great video. Going to my 3rd class tomorrow. Insane how every video seems to open my eyes up a little bit more about BJJ

[@treyaintserious]

In my jiu jitsu school we didnt roll in class we just learned an armbar

[@weszly]

Great vid, most insightful of the half dozen or so I've gone through. First lesson tomorrow, always put it off due to weak joints, but if not now, when?

[@Davey-tube]

Just had my first class last night, wish I watched this first! I was so lost when it came to sparring. I just had idea what the "goal" was, what i was trying to do or stop them from doing.

[@MaidenJoel]

Had my first lesson yesterday, it was tough. But it was really fun being humbled. We rolled briefly but everyone went easy on me, was tapped once. Really good time, great coach and class, second lesson tonight!!

[@razzledazzle1010]

Are you still going?

[@MrKarldarko77]

Well done for given out the correct way to get started. I remember starting out and getting smashed every session by big egos

[@mattmathews5226]

Appreciate all the vids. Thanks man!

[@josephmann9569]

Thank you for the lesson. I’m looking for a place to start training.

[@kristincrosby9617]

This just described my first day to a T. The thought of "what the hell am I supposed to do?!" was almost enough to make me not want to go back. Luckily, I ended the class having more fun than I've EVER had with any exercise. The sense of empowerment was overwhelming even through the embarrassment of knowing nothing and being a female in a group of big ass dudes. Class #2 is tonight, and this vid just helped reassure me that I want to pursue this. Thank you for the helpful info.

[@Slickhuman]

How are your sessions going Kristin?

[@michaelthompson3284]

A year later! How has it been going?

[@matthewscott4629]

Still doing it?

[@mozze_music]

first class tomorrow, can't wait!

[@McDoogles111]

Great video. Thank you very much!

[@markm717]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@meanmach5896]

God damn!!! 2 videos in 10 minutes, love it. You make my day. Keep going coach.

[@EndrChe]

This immediately made me feel a lot more comfortable. Tomorrow’s my first class.

[@nerdymom2]

how'ed it go

[@EndrChe]

@@nerdymom2 Great! Totally addicted. Thanks for asking!

[@EndrChe]

@georgexander7170 Lol. Yes.

[@phx4closureman]

2:12 *looks like a great way to get triangles to me* 😲😲😲😲

[@AB-dh5ld]

First day tomorrow. Going to update this after. Feeling a little nervous and excited.

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

In my opinion rolling straight away is dumb. A newcomer shouldnt full spar for at least first 2-3 weeks, but should rather do basic drills and learn basic positions and movements. I've heard some school dont let you spar for months and I agree thats stupid, but letting a new guy who has no idea what he is doing might end up him getting hurt and never returning again.

[@michaelpadilla141]

Really helpful. Thank you!

[@keepmoving1185]

I’m three days in. The best advice is to watch all the body language. Learn the unspoken rules. If you are stuck and don’t know what to do, just ask! Planet 10 rocks

[@vjlive2604]

Just finished my first bjj class ✊🏽

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Good on you 🥋🤙🏼🙏

[@Yousef-rn7sg]

What's your progress now?

[@edgarbiii4661]

After listening to this guy for 1 minute I can see why "approximately 90% of people who start jiu-jitsu never make it to blue belt, and 99% of people who make it to blue never make it to black belt." Rener Gracie

[@quarawlisstafford487]

And why is that if you dont mind me asking im curious on your insight

[@edgarbiii4661]

@@quarawlisstafford487 Because right out of the box on the first day of class he states the student will be rolling and sparring. Kama JJ and Gracie JJ say that you shouldn't spar until after a couple of months of basics. I can see many people getting hurt not knowing what to do and never coming back. Whereas in karate (my speciality) you work up to that gradually. Again what Rener Gracie says "approximately 90% of people who start jiu-jitsu never make it to blue belt, and 99% of people who make it to blue never make it to black belt." Rener Gracie. Just my opinion.

[@edgarbiii4661]

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[@edgarbiii4661]

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[@MeandBee]

I just started jiu-jitsu classes myself. Have completed 2 classes, tomorrow will be my third. I feel like my gym is a little too face paced and I am often wondering what should I be doing. That said, I can see where these number come from.

[@artpro5930]

I'm getting ready for my first day in BJJ watching a lot of KZbin videos. This has been the best by far. I've got a good amount of experience in Judo, so I understand what he's describing. However, I'm guessing someone new to martial arts may not understand all the concepts described. I might label this "Surviving Your First Day in BJJ after Practicing a Different Martial Art"

[@50rocket82]

This video saved my ass my first week!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@samuelflinn4077]

Man I miss getting beat up by Rhys! Can't wait to get back to it next year!

[@Jay-mcr]

First class tonight !!

[@scaldedape6213]

I made the mistake of giving 100% full speed effort for my first two days. I was completely gassed and got my ass kicked six ways from Sunday by blue belts. Later learned that I had to just take it easy and just focus on doing the moves correctly with my training partner; and that no matter what, my higher ranked training partnet was going to use a move I havent seen yet and tap me anyway. Great training though and an excellent workout.

[@luismessimer1]

Today was my first. Totally fucked up but i loved it. Hopefully i'll do little better next time

[@chriskelly9476]

Couple of weeks in and I'd been kneed in the mouth twice already 🤣🤦‍♀️ Haven't lost any teeth yet 🤞😂

[@YouStupidBunny]

My first experience with BJJ was in 1996. I wrestled D1 at Michigan and was warming up a transfer from CA. I was feeling good about myself and he says, "Let me show you something.". I didn't think I needed advice from a guy I could rape if I wanted. I easily put him on his back again and he triangled me. After we reset, I put him on his back and he caught an arm several different ways. Not knowing you're in trouble until you're stuck was a very humbling experience.

[@yasuomain583]

U copy pasted that

[@YouStupidBunny]

Copy and pasted my own comment that applied in more than one instance. Odd thing to point out.

[@vinnytuber558]

“I could rape if I wanted “ my man you need some help lmfao

[@terrencelittle5644]

Hahaha

[@celiad5719]

Good video

[@do1463]

Today was my first day. I used the gyms gi. My body, my upper shoulders are sore. I'm 30 years old, walking in was like trying to understand a different language. Maybe I was over thinking everything but it was fun. My partner was a brown belt and he was patient with me. I told the coach my only worry was slowing people down because I absolutely know nothing. He said its. Normal. I just have to keep going to class and learn and learn. I'm not good at asking questions but speaking up will Definitely help. I hope you guys take the first step to going to day 1!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Good job!

[@do1463]

@@TheGrapplingAcademy thanks brotha, day 3 tomorrow !

[@hawkfpv1636]

About to go check out my first class now. So nervous. I took army combatives while in the military and it was juijitsu but idk if I would even count that lol.

[@commandercody8511]

First class tonight I am so nervous!

[@OscarHernandez-il8tv]

At the mma gym I train at (only kickboxing) if full of very good grapplers should I try it? Not trying to get choked out on my first day and I am new grappling is it worth the try or no?

[@martinmlores566]

I love ur video. I want to start bjj but where i live in bulgaria they always try to hurt u and thats why im hesitant to go. I think or i might be right that bjj is one of the most beautiful sports in the world. U might have made me go even more because now i know what to do for the first class

[@Miki-xh6fb]

I've done a big mistake when I went to my first boxing training, I challenged the coach, I was 16 stupid and full of testosterone he humbled me in a couple seconds, that I've never ever even taught about challenging someone who is your teacher! Now I'm 30 and play with the idea to start bjj, it seems like an awesome sport!

[@michaelthompson3284]

Have you started BJJ yet!? Hoping you did!

[@ApricotData474]

Also your ribs and back are probably going to hurt from the pressure, but stick with it!

[@Potts2k8]

Wait.... What do you mean "I hope" with the air quotes? That means you *don't* hope we survive our first day? Are trying to get us killed? What's your ulterior motive here? Did my ex send you? Who are you working for? Where are the drugs going? Great vid by the way - the closest training center to me is a £20 ferry journey away (not inc driving times either side) I just don't think I can muster up the funds to be traveling back and forth multiple times a week while looking after 3 children and my disabled mother... Hopefully one day things will change but until then I can at least get into the disciplined mindset and learn the basic ideas 👍🏻

[@Erykkan]

I’m a champion already. The taping champion

[@devonzachariasmedia]

Breathe!!

[@ArackzM4L]

My first day is tomorrow to and I’m type nervous but ready at the same time I’m tryna learn not win on my first day

[@dantemolonlabe1090]

My first time I learnt how precious oxygen was!!! :-)

[@Jayy_Kicks]

Im 16 year old green belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu and I decided that I wanted a good ground based martial art just in case I've gotta get in really close and it becomes grappling. Luckily since I'm in South bend there is a Robiero Jiu-Jitsu dojo here that I more likely will be doing my first class tonight at, wish me luck!

[@POSER.PRODUCTIONS]

i gonna start bjj soon and im so nervous i hope it all works out

[@rj-jp5vu]

What do you mean punching him while you're on top I don't bazillion to dissident throw punches when it came to training or the actual sport

[@Mike-ul7of]

How old were you for your first BJJ class?

[@thearsenalverdict]

My first day this evening! Wish me luck!

[@MeandBee]

Hi there, just wondering how your first day went and how are you doing if you are still attending? I stated last week, have attended 2 classes for far. Thanks in advance for your help!

[@thearsenalverdict]

@@MeandBee first day was great!! It was a little frustrating for a while but you get better and better, oh and fitter. I still suck but it's such a stress reliever. I've been going 2-3 times a week.

[@MeandBee]

@@thearsenalverdict awesome, good for you. Glad it went well and you are still attending. Yes, I can see getting fit from these classes, it's a workout. At the gym I am attending, everything seems a little too fast pace. It's a fundamentals class so you learn 2 moved in each class. I just don't feel I am ready for 8 moves a week without any time to drill each move for more than a few minutes each. Hope it's just because I'm new. Anyway, thank you for your reply.

[@thearsenalverdict]

@@MeandBee just stay consistent I'm the same way. It made no sense but you pick things up a little quicker with drills in time and also it starts making more sense.

[@MeandBee]

@@thearsenalverdict thank you. Yes, I agree I think if we drilled each move it would make things easier. Hopefully that starts to happen in the next couple of classes. And thank you, I will continue going, can't wait until it all makes sense.

[@xsith3719]

My first class is in a couple hours really nervous

[@Retnuh1974]

You're telling me that a first day person that goes up against a blue rope (that is at a HUGE disadvantage) cannot grab the partner's GI because it is a disadvantage?

[@Bigbigenergy]

My muscles are soo tight I can't even sit like that 😂

[@michaela5624]

I wanted to start BJJ this year but can’t because of covid

[@timinno]

I had my first lesson yesterday and it was a strange experience. Seemed very disorganised and the coach didn't seem like he wanted to be there. The other students were very friendly and welcoming, the coach not particularly. I really enjoyed the BJJ though...think I need to look for a different gym.

[@giggityeffyou]

Did you find a new gym?

[@timinno]

I've not yet, but that's for variety of reason! There is one in the town near me with a good rep so I plan on trying that out at some point :) @@giggityeffyou

[@asvilesgmailacct5091]

Ugh. Sounds like my first gym. You in Texas by any chance?

[@timinno]

@@asvilesgmailacct5091 ha no, UK! They can be grumpy here too. Place has since closed down...unsurprisingly.

[@thomasharper9161]

@@timinno you in London? Any recommendations for gyms in London?

[@ericmartinez130]

I'm thinking of joining but I'm weirdly scared about it.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Everyone is do it! (-: Tom Davey

[@thesundaybus2592]

Yeah I was idk why but if I get hit in a real situation I never do anything about it I just let it happen unless it's a close friend so I decided to take hi jitsu to boost my confidence sparring for the first time was scary af but I got through it and it boosted my confidence alot!

[@50rads]

Eric Martinez chase your fears and kill them

[@abaza1646]

Starting jiu jitsu in 30 mins

[@Itzryaaaaa_]

I’m 13 and actually taking my first class in about an hour super nervous 😬

[@seahawksfan6984]

How did it go

[@Itzryaaaaa_]

@@seahawksfan6984 my mom got the names mixed up so I’m doing akido but it went well lol

[@braxtonarmstrong6105]

I start Monday (tomorrow) WISH ME LUCK 😁

[@Slickhuman]

How did it go?

[@healthyminimalist]

Shouldn't one learn a few fundamentals before rolling? Idk

[@annabellahernandez8337]

I had fun well doing bjj know your busy and wanted to ask more about this write me back if you can

[@jacobnorris77]

Not great advice. Why would you try to get somebody to roll before they’ve had months or a year plus of class?

[@BaldGod]

I’m too old I’m 44

[@jonathanhoffman3478]

Your to young !!! Believe in yourself and DO IT !!!!!!!! CHASE YOUR DAMN GOALS !!!!!!!!!

[@centristmiguel8581]

lol throw them right into rolling without basic drills to understand or positional drills. In other words you have no fundamental class and you wonder why you have issues with enrollment. You just old school it and throw people right into the fire. Good luck