The 20 MOST COMMON Beginner Mistakes | Gi & Nogi BJJ

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[@coolcoati1909]

0:37 letting your opponent grab your head 1:17 not controlling your opponents feet 5:44 not controlling posture in top guard 9:14 not finishing sweeps ( 9:40 prioritize getting your hips higher then your opponents hips ) 10:41 riding too high on the back 11:04 not establishing 4 points of connection

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[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man, exactly! I figured jumping right in would be way better 👊

[@Sean-xr1xj]

Wow - this is absolute gold for white belts like myself, I do a lot of these lol. Thanks Jordan 🙏

[@Sean-xr1xj]

4:15 what was his mistake here? He was going for head control right, but did he need to try to do it without letting his elbows leave his side for too long or?

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

@@Sean-xr1xjthanks man and the mistake was both elbows were super far from his body. As he was trying to grab my head he should have had his other elbow tight to prevent the underhook.

[@Sean-xr1xj]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu Gotcha! thanks mate

[@baranismus]

@@Sean-xr1xjas your elbow gets closer to your back it also gets stronger in pulling👍🏼 hope youre still training actively 🫡💪🏼

[@chelseatipton8968]

Mr. Jordan, this is one of my favorite videos you released. I am a 58-year-old, VERY average Joe practitioner, train twice a week on average, total hobbyist, in year 14 with BJJ. You shared principles that, for me, are easier to remember. Learning the mechanics is important but sometimes, the number of details can be overwhelming in a series of technics. But there are numerous times I have no idea what my partner is doing to me but to remember "Keep elbows tight" or "Keep my butt low" or "Keep their feet off of you" is easier to remember for us old guys. Thank you for all the great content!

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Glad you enjoyed! Congrats on starting as well!

[@DuckRiverHomestead]

Purple belt here. This was great. I caught myself reaching up from bottom the other day. What was I thinking?! I appreciate videos like this from black belts, because they see these things as basic things that every BJJ fighter should know not to do. They're obvious, or so they seem. I'm always questioning "am I making these common beginner mistakes?" Great breakdown, and there are a few in here that I should really focus on. I'll be referring back to this video. Also, LMNT is life. I use it daily, for preparing and recovering from a hot day working outside on the homestead, and the same for BJJ classes.

[@sebastian3914]

Every time I'd figure one of these out (often through Priit Mikhelson/Chris Paines videos), my jiu-jitsu experienced a quantum leap forward. Even at advanced blue belt I still have a few to internalise (lost gold in a tournament recently by not finishing the sweep/sweeping myself), but for beginners, this is pure gold. Unfortunately, whenever one of them asks me for help and I point out that they are making one of these conceptual mistakes, they go away unhappy that I didn't give them a specific technique/details.

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[@paolavallado5882]

As a white belt I would definitely appreciate what you're doing!! When I first began I was definitely looking more for techniques/submissions but now with a bit more experience I'm realizing it's much more valuable to know how to escape and just survive and not get submitted, at least for the level I'm currently at.

[@davidnguyen9114]

Thanks for this video. These are great reminders as a blue belt who still makes many beginner mistakes I need to be constantly reminded of these to clean up bad habits.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Exactly, it's often begins lacking awareness but everyone else just lacking discipline.

[@armytanker126]

thank you for taking the time to do this! Its very straight the point easy to understand.

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My man, yes! I love this! I have been training for so long it’s automatic. Now I can go over this friends and team members who need to watch this. Str8 Golden!

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Love the picture with the t-Rex arms 😁 And the turtle reference 🤣

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[@danielviden4088]

Want to say a huge thanks for this video! Started rolling again after pausing jujutsu Kai for 8 years. I never really got good at ground. After this video I held my ground in every sparring tonight at training!!!

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Jordan you are stepping up your game. Thanks for all you do. Love the "protect ya neck" like Wutang said.

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There's a ton of good jiujitsu videos and creators but you absolutely are one of the best. Your detail and tips/tricks are amazing. Thank you so much. All these tips will help so much when drilling/rolling.

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Once again, SO MUCH INFO! Going to have to break this into sections and study over and over. Thank you for producing such great content. Keep up the good work! God Bless!

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[@rs.wright]

Good stuff. At a higher level, I find focusing on only a few techniques to be a lot more effective than trying to learn everything I can. Build a ground game from various positions and drill those techniques constantly. So many new guys I talk to want to go straight to learning cool inversions and submissions, but I think many miss the point that you don't want to have to *think* about doing these moves, they need to come naturally in the situation. This is where I find the repetitive drilling/live drilling ups the game immensely. In my year of rolling, I see my core techniques gradually getting better and better and once I'm happy with them I'll move onto others.

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Glad you've found it helpful man. And well put. It takes time and dedication, focus too, on the right things.

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Jordan actually did give us 20 tips (not counting “duping” us with his newsletter, which is chock full of excellent advice and insight). There were two tip number 5s.

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[@taipeibjj]

Great video. Nice simple concepts. This isnt only useful for beginners. Old heads need these reminders now and then. Especially when operating on autopilot

[@NFT2]

These beginner videos are the best

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Glad you enjoy them 🙂

[@Ash__Adler]

Hey Jordan, I just started training BJJ in February, and I have to say your videos have been an amazing resource. Really appreciate the plethora of high-quality, clear, practical advise you put out. You're like the Gabriel Varga of BJJ KZbin 🙂 Shame that your place is too far out from Toronto for it to be practical as my main training gym, but it'd be awesome to visit it some time 🙂

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Haha thanks for that comparison man! Gabriel is a beast. You're welcome to come train anytime 👊

[@DB98000]

Amazing. I'm so guilty of sweeping myself up until fairly recently (I'm a blue belt) because I'm more comfortable playing guard than being on top. I'm trying to work on it!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Now that you have the awareness, it's just the discipline you need to work on 🙂

[@Haymaker-rd6zp]

Excellent, I love that you explained , switch to gi and no gi, and slow it down. Keep it up.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks!

[@25davidhenry]

Great breakdown of these mistakes, many of which I make. You make a good point about how sometimes a breakdown in discipline leads to these mistakes, especially when fatigue sets in. I was confused about not letting your grips past the center line. For example, trying to pass from the top half guard, leaning across your partner, and reaching for an underhook - is that overextending and would be a mistake? Thank you!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

That would not be an example of crossing the centre line because it's the near side of the belly button you don't want to cross into. You want your near side grip to control their far side. Hope that makes sense 🙂

[@25davidhenry]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu ok, I understand now! Thank you! 👊

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[@Tricksterjiujitsu]

Great stuff as always, soon as I finished watching I shared it into our members page so no one is missing out! Keep up the great content

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I appreciate that so much. Thank you!

[@harpssidhu625]

Love this video. You should do more of these. Maybe you should go in more depth with each of the 19 mistakes? I'd be thankful for that. Thanks, Jordan.

[@ElbowsTight]

Alright I do just about every one of these.... Another great video Jordan! Remember keep those elbows tight everyone!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Keep your elbows tight, and listen to Elbows Tight 🙌 Thanks man!

[@andrewaston6040]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu my professor likes to say keep your friends close and your elbows closer🤣

[@KyleHM09]

This helped me. Thank you for the great video!

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It was much easier for me to follow along with what you're saying in this video. I appreciate what you're doing for the BJJ community. Been listening to your podcast while I work lately.

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I often find myself watching his videos at 0.75x 😂😂

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@@yesimcoolbro452 that's a good idea lol!

[@gabrielcampbell1096]

Great info my man! Thanks

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Really great video. Starting back in BJJ and finding so many times when I just don't know what I should be doing. This really helps give me a better concept of what I should be doing at all times.

[@shemmusic3279]

That’s some good advice, it’s nice to have principles to try and follow, I’ll implement these and focus on them for a while

[@danielwashburn2887]

Great video. Fallen prey too these mistakes too often but am glad to start catching others.

[@bmweiner]

21 - not cleaning your gear 😢

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😂

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I just pee on mine after every session, cleans off bacteria

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Simple, clear, and helpful as always. Thank you!

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[@PaulJohn283]

Great video, I’ve been training a long time and I can’t count the times I’ve repeated these to beginners. Earned my subscription.

[@ZeoYT]

Thanks for the upload Jordan appreciate the videos they’ve been helping me improve.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Happy to hear they're helping 🙏👊

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Hey Jordan, when's your concept course coming out? Looking forward to purchasing it and checking it out!

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My Australian friend Kieren is in Canada right now helping me finish it up. It's do or die to get it finished in the next 2 weeks. It's shaping up better than I ever expected. Not much longer 🙂

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@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu No worries man! Take your time to finish, we’ll always support y’a and always appreciate the quality over quantity of content you put out

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@@LazyBoyee65 I appreciate that 🙏

[@JakeNukem3D]

This is great stuff! Every time a new guy asks me what to focus on, i've told them "frames, base, hooks and head control". Now i just send them this video instead 🤣 i'm pretty new my self too so this video was super helpful. Just got my blue belt.

[@Sidecontrol1234]

10:46 I'm a 110 kg guy and was rolling against a 135 kg man mountain, he mounted me and was just crushing me, I knew if I could turn and get to turtle I would be able to bump him off because of his size, and I did exactly that and got him into side control. Dam he was big and heavy.

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Nice work!

[@Sidecontrol1234]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu Thanks! He ended up turtling himself and I clock choked him :D

[@deifor]

Good stuff, thanks. Only after a bit over a year of practicing do I understand these mistakes and how I keep making them, so subscribed. Also, I can watch these even in bed as my wife says you have a relaxing voice lol.

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I like your newsletter :) and these mistakes are really helpful! Thanks!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Happy to help 🙂

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Just signed up for the newsletter, thank you! And thanks for posting!

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Thanks for the content Jordan and jus keep on it my friend! 🙏👊🤙🌎

[@sumiowrestler]

Best beginner tutorial I've found so far... I'm sure the 20th rule will pay dividends! Thanks Jordan! 🔥🔥🔥

[@prosaicliving]

Thank you! As a white belt, I definitely committed some of these sins lol. But after I became more aware, I was able to exploit these errors when rolling with other white belts.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Well done man! Great way to improve both defensively and offensively 🙏

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Awesome content! Really like this format of video Actionable and simple to follow

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this is an awesome video! i have my first white belt comp 4/8 your videos have helped me learn many techniques outside of class so thank you for being such a good teacher!

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Wow a lot of valuable info put in there, thank you! Great work!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Glad you think so 👊

[@JP-oq7zr]

Adding this video to my Jiu-jitsu analysis to recognize which mistakes i am making and what i can do stop making those mistakes in the future. Such a great video and I recommend every gym to give this video to their new students 😂

[@Watsondrolone]

“I wanted a cool x guard sweep, but he just fell over, thanks Alex” 🤣🤣🤣

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I really enjoy your videos! Always looking forward to trying the things you teach, on the mat. Thank you! 👊🏻

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Thanks man! Glad you enjoy them 👊

[@eliranassaraf7075]

Actually amazing I learned so much thanks to all the examples and amazing commentary thanks!

[@xanedire]

Low key hilarious. 9:38 “If you can stand up without your feet on the mat, let me know because that would be cool to witness.” 😂

[@rollinOnCode]

i can stand without feet on the mat... just stand on top of the opponent :)

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

@@rollinOnCode touche haha

[@alexanderhernandez5141]

great video, keep the conceptual stuff coming!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Will do 👊

[@Chemivarian]

This is really useful! Thanks! I have to say I still don’t quite understand the grips past the centerline. But I am having trouble in general with grips.

[@DrSteveInce]

Killing it with the last few vids...thanks Jordan

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man 🙏

[@gustavofring1927]

Great video again ! I have a question: what is the mistake that you see most often even at good level (Purple, brown, maybe black?) ?

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Lower belts lack awareness but higher belts lack discipline :)

[@УчительиУченик]

Master, could make a video of how to get out of kesa gatame, and not to get there.. Thanks in advance!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Ya definitely!

[@thegreatchrispy]

I'm a purple belt and I'll still catch myself doing several of these. Just goes to show you'll never stop learning in the jiu jitsu world.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Exactly and largely its higher belts that unknowingly lack discipline to not make the mistakes moreso than not realizing they're mistakes 🙂

[@thegreatchrispy]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu that's definitely me lacking discipline, I often catch myself a second too late. But I watched this video right before class today and actually survived full 7 minute rounds with really good guys that usually submit me 2-3 times per round. That's a serious improvement! Thank you!

[@MrStrongBro]

Great words of wisdom my friend! Awesome video!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

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[@lekcindr]

Dig the vid man; and i dont even train but videos like this one are inching me closer. Thank you.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks man! Give it a shot. You'll probably get hooked on it 🙂

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Love LMNT before, during and after rolls! Great breakdown of beginner concepts and a fantastic refresher for us may veterans ~ 7 year blue belt

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Ya man, they're great! And happy that you've found the video helpful 🙂

[@binneybrush]

This is fantastic. as a white belt wrestler, simple rules of thumb are so helpful to make progress. Also interesting how many of these rules of thumb cross over from wrestling 1. Giving up underhooks 2. Reaching up 3. Loose turtle 4. Loose elbow 5. Not adjusting base 6. Not finishing sweeps 6. Fighting hands 7. Riding too high literally all of these are direct rules of wrestling too.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Ya man they're all the same essentially. Which I now see even better after having filmed an upcoming instructional with a former D1 wrestler. My wrestling improved so much haha

[@binneybrush]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu would love a video targeted at wrestlers learning bjj. How to translate it, what moves and positions to focus on, what rules to remember, etc.

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Another great video, thank you Jordan! You might not be making real money with youtube just yet, but your content, passion and dedication are having a deep impact on us!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I appreciate that man, my pleasure! The money will come, purpose comes first 🙂

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Nice breakdown! Thank you 🙏🏼

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Great video! Thank you for the information

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

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[@francisnavarra4303]

This is such good shit! I’m a weak-ass white belt, but your basic jiu jitsu advice is so helpful for me! Appreciate the content!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Haha thanks, Francis! I appreciate it 👊

[@jonnygale8785]

amazing content. Thankyou for everything you're doing!

[@mauromauceri1658]

niceeeee thanks, looking foward to the concept tutorial

[@CosmicPenguin01]

I too like turtles! I also highly recommend the newsletter to anyone seeing this that doesn’t read it. 10/10 Jiujitsu Theory changes how you see the game.

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Means alot to me that the newsletters are appreciated and useful 🙏

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Great Vid Jordan 🤙

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thanks!

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Amazing video! Thanks man 👊

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I appreciate that. Thank you 👊

[@souls6151]

What's with the single frame edit of the kid with eye shadow in the bottom right corner at 3:19? Fight club inspired?

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Old internet meme. I like turtles kid. My references are outta control 💀

[@tonybauckham]

At 59 I am finding bjj really hard. I like your videos Jordan. I make all of these mistakes. You make it sound like it’s easy just to not make these mistakes. Bjj is so complex.

[@tonybauckham]

I been doing this for 1 year with a few gaps where I quit because it’s so hard. I got 1 stripe on my white belt it’s taken me all this time.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

It's definitely not easy haha! Took me a long time to be disciplined not to make these mistakes myself and I still make them from time to time. Congrats on your stripe!

[@tonybauckham]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu thank you. You videos are great mate. I have a rolling video for where I am at in my journey. Is there anyway I can send to you to see what you think. Chewy has given me a reaction on it.

[@GuluMammadli]

Really enjoying your content Jordan, thanks for these free gems! Watching one of your rolling videos before going into the session has become a routine for me already :D

[@overrideFunction]

I have a few people in the gym this would really help. I feel like every brand new white belt should watch this.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

You should send it to them haha!

[@liamrenwick3751]

Another freaking top tier video. Thanks brother 💪🏽

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you, Liam 👊

[@watkey785]

So with getting underhooks, is this with the idea to wrestle up from that position? I hear people talk about the importance of underhooks but am not sure what to do when I get them 🤔

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Underhooks from the bottom are useful for 2 things: 1. The ability to take an angle. Meaning coming around the the back. Provided they don't Overhook. 2. Connecting yourself to someone. This could be useful for dog fight which is a form of wrestling up, butterfly guard, and more. From the top it's mostly used for pinning and isolating limbs 🙂

[@watkey785]

@@JordanTeachesJiujitsu thank you Sensei 🥋👍

[@alvarrituseldelzetus]

Gran video. Muchas gracias

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

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[@diogenespendergast5958]

I love this channel. Thanks Jordan!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Thank you!

[@joaojohnneto]

Great video! Sparked some ideas to assist some training partners, thanks!

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Amazing content as usual! Makes me wanna move to Canada 😊

[@luismartins6239]

Grate content as usual !

[@andycampbell85]

Great video. Good reminders not only for beginners.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Exactly after I uploaded I realized I could just made it mistakes in general haha

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So good!

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This is invaluable wow, thank you so much for this video!!

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[@SJFT90]

Very helpful thank you

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Happy to help 👊

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[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

They were great until my dog chewed them unfortunately haha ca.soundcore.com/products/a3961011?ref=collectionbuy

[@reecebarrett18]

Thanks, dogs are great till they eat all your favourite stuff haha

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Name of the background music track @5:01?

[@johnbryan1049]

You’ve described my entire game plan for each roll lol

[@danielagius-b9h]

amazing video, thank you

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Best BJJ channel about!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I appreciate that so much. Thanks Ryan!

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Great video... and yes I'm subscribing to the newsletter

[@rollinOnCode]

"Butt in the air" I agree it is generally a mistake. wim deputter talk about this- you either want to be more upright with shoulder and head above hips, or in like a down dog/tripod position with head all the way down and butt very high. both of these end positions tend to be very stable. it is the in-between positions where things get very iffy and tend to get vulnerable to getting swept or submitted.

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

I agree 100%. You only want your butt in the air if you have base with your arms already.