your ability to capture, organize and convey information is truly amazing. wish my college professors were all like this 😅
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much buddy! I try my best to make things organized. It’s honestly just how my head works I can’t really do techniques well when I don’t fully understand it
@pyeondoche2 жыл бұрын
@@JonThomasBJJ Sounds like you're an INxx.. probably INTJ? Sorry for being an MBTI nerd though.😂
@dnozzie2 жыл бұрын
100% agree.
@Revenant2010 Жыл бұрын
Concur. Jon’s stuff has helped my game so much.
@fuloran12 жыл бұрын
Professor Jon, solving problems I didn't know I had. Awesome stuff!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Yeah this was something I didn’t know for a long time!
@theticoboy2 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment!
@bradleyleon60372 жыл бұрын
Great reinforcement of the concept of chest to chest for the objective of keeping shoulders pinned
@lxbui Жыл бұрын
I like that your videos focus on tenants and principles.
@unboundnomad19242 жыл бұрын
As a bigger guy, with 3 stripes on my white belt, I'm just learning how to use my weight and pressure properly. It's been a frustrating journey, but I'll be working to use these principles as I grow.
@elliottexplodes2 жыл бұрын
Excellent articulation. Using my arm to push out the near side knee to start introducing knee on belly is my go to, especially for bigger guys that will bench press me off while I'm trying to secure side body.
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that works great too I enjoy using knee on belly a lot!
@Bladejiujitsu2 жыл бұрын
This video speaks to me as a wrestler lol I always end up in side control but would fail to submit the opponent because I didn’t know what to do once I had the shoulders pinned. Thanks for making the next steps clear 🙏🏾
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Also check out Roger Gracie’s video with Bjj fanatics on mount, it was excellent and gave me a lot of new ideas
@nicolofurlan22782 жыл бұрын
You're a great teacher I love your way to explain and the attention to details thank you coach
@philpoma20552 жыл бұрын
Really great video, especially the points about pressure vs position - which is often overlooked. Thanks for putting out this consistent content, it has helped me a lot in my BJJ journey!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
No problem buddy really happy it has helped you a lot. Pressure over position is huge, people usually try to keep the exact position they are in but that’s less important than being able to maintain heavy pressure
@cameroon952 ай бұрын
I came across this after watching some roger instructionals- the chest on chest is oftenoverlooked in side control pinning- excellent video
@lukesnyder41832 жыл бұрын
So much of this information slots perfectly into things that I knew subconsciously, but had never put together into a coherent system. Your instruction is phenomenal, my friend!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Yeah sometimes a lot of this stuff you subconsciously get but can’t articulate and it takes a long time to really find the core foundation principles
@lukesnyder41832 жыл бұрын
@@JonThomasBJJ Literally the day after watching this video, I was able to pin and keep pinned in side control someone much better than me. This is great, haha.
@MWTT72 Жыл бұрын
Crazy detail and information, all for free, people like you make the BJJ world a better place (and it's a pretty great place already!)
@amitabhapalmer50852 жыл бұрын
Man, this is the best explanation of side control I've ever heard. Thank you.
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much that means a lot! Really try to break things down to the core ideas
@25davidhenry2 жыл бұрын
This is a great explanation of really what to focus on for control. Thank you!
@Alexableizationable2 жыл бұрын
Loving these videos. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and time Jon. Big fan!
@theticoboy2 жыл бұрын
So awesome to see this channel steadily growing. I remember when I subscribed it only had a few thousand subscribers. Great content!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot buddy, trying to make the content better for algorithm but also not lose the main focus of high quality informative instructional
@Paladin1776a2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you Jon
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
No problem happy to share
@dynamitehopper2 жыл бұрын
Wow such an amazing video. I consumer a lot of bjj content (currently a blue belt getting smashed) and I can truly say this was top notch. Can't wait to try some of this out in practice tomorrow.
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy means a lot! Hope you check out more of my videos, and that this helps you in class
@timothylee5824 Жыл бұрын
Terrific content, thank you. Been sick and skipped a few days of BJJ, discovered your channel and have been psyched to go back.
@amtad97862 жыл бұрын
Thanx fo sharing your point of view. Very important details!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
No problem buddy happy you liked it!
@LIRCB Жыл бұрын
I loved the beauty of knee on belly making an opening to mounted triangle
@chrisjamez00 Жыл бұрын
Great detail and teaching. Your channel holds so much value!
@McLovin_1232 жыл бұрын
Wow I love seeing you work your magic I truly am a fan!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much it means a lot!
@alanhaine6442 жыл бұрын
I like the conceptual lens, helps soak in the information, thanks!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
I think conceptual first then specific as the video goes on is the best way to go.
@alanhaine6442 жыл бұрын
Hi Jon. I rewatched this video today before class after struggling earlier in the week to maintain side control. It clicked for me and I was able to keep bigger and more experienced opponents in side control, I also coincidentally got my first stripe on my white belt. Thanks again for posting!
@seanmoffitt11902 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I dig these instructionals. Thanks!
@mzigliara2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, as usual!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@fupasaan2 жыл бұрын
Keep the pressure I like it 👌 this will be what I'm thinking about while on top.
@mikelim79392 ай бұрын
Great detailed breakdown, thanks!
@billstube30032 жыл бұрын
Love your thorough videos!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Trying to find balance between technique breakdowns and big principle overviews
@rxplusplates646 Жыл бұрын
Love these instructional videos and the great details you emphasize. I am struggling with keeping pressure as a whitebelt.
@vjensen56 Жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful! Do you have one on mount control and mount attack systems?
@HankusMaximus2 жыл бұрын
Incredible lesson. I think one of your best!
@grigelkotten2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing, per usual. So looking forward to a in-depth video on controlling mount!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Will definitely make one soon, want to work on a few more things before posting that
@benpedersen3602 жыл бұрын
Great class.
@Sroknroll Жыл бұрын
Love your concepts. You make things give that aha moment!
@florecista16 ай бұрын
So good. Bravo 👏
@waelharp40602 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you learning a lot from your videos.
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I enjoy making them!
@scootertribeg17082 жыл бұрын
Great material. Do you have something similar for N/S position? Thank you!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
I don’t but I can definitely cover it soon, realistically north south is not a position I stay in long is more transitory to other spots.
@badarkausar735123 сағат бұрын
Thank you
@dmnla6 ай бұрын
Thank you professor !!!
@adamkennedy3800 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@codystaples32602 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what I needed to watch. Excellent content
@elitepat81417 күн бұрын
I was trying this today absolute Genius technique I’m a white belt
@JustinGarfield18 ай бұрын
I always used chest pressure and it worked so well. For mma, can you do knees to body while in side control?
@mwright652 жыл бұрын
Another great video!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Leopar525 Жыл бұрын
You’re the man ! Thanks
@spalax7954 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thank you 🔥🔥
@CelticGermanicTxWarrior777 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@abdelhamid6674 Жыл бұрын
Nice tips. Thanks for that
@vinceraineing2 жыл бұрын
Pure gold
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@liam9587 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@maddog562002 жыл бұрын
Great stuff !
@jdmj02 жыл бұрын
That hip-frame counter is 👍🏻👍🏻
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s really useful!
@LeviPage2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video about avoiding leg locks when playing closed guard (entering, exiting, etc.) I can't find anything on this.
@tomtrader65592 жыл бұрын
Really good video - exactly what I needed:)
@gegaoli2 жыл бұрын
awesome instruction. Thank you
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
No problem happy to help!
@chopper84a Жыл бұрын
useful vid for escaping side control too, as obs its just the opposite side of the same position
@TheAsCOTthursday2 жыл бұрын
i have this question: traditionally we are thought to have a far underhook and gable grip it with the crossface hand(aka top head and arm) To get to mount(shown in this video @6:20), you generally want to hike the opponent's far elbow up to the shoulderline (prevents knee escapes on the far side). Does that mean we should not join our hands together? Just finger walk the underhook upwards so i can go to mount?
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
You can do either one it’s not problem. There is multiple good ways to finish and threaten progression in the positions, but all the good ones should focus on maintaining the chest to chest and shoulder pin mechanic.
@wmunny21522 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great content! One of the few times, if any, where you'll actually see Espen on bottom side control! lol
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Yeah not often you see that lol
@cyan0232 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
No problem happy to help!
@RadicalTrivia10 ай бұрын
Great details!
@AleksandrBrener2 жыл бұрын
Year wasted on hard cross facing:) A few judo practitioners advised me to pin the shoulders. If only they had your ways of explaining... Thanks for the great video.
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Yeah everyone is excited about the cross face but it’s really the pinning that makes them not able to move. Happy you liked the video!
@Trephining2 жыл бұрын
Gold, will use
@gkurosaki2 жыл бұрын
Boom, im starting bjj, this video has been helpful, thx guys.
@Somethingsomethinglol2 жыл бұрын
Regarding the chest pinning mechanic - are your legs spread out as wide as possible? It feels like if I don't do that then I lose chest pressure.
@irishawthorne77842 жыл бұрын
Question: I’m a pretty light person so if I use chest pressure to counter the neck frame doesn’t that open me up to being sweeped since my weight is leaning so far on one side?
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
I’m really light as well and I hold down 200lb people all the time. As long as you counter base by opening your knees wide and are quick with adjusting it’s fine. Its just enough to keep them pinned but not so far you get tossed over
@MK-ev6ov2 жыл бұрын
Does this mesh with or oppose Danaher’s idea of controlling with “wedges” around the body as opposed to body weight?
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t watched his video but I don’t see why it would need to conflict. I think it’s 100 percent true that you need to keep your opponents shoulders pinned to the mat, so everything else to me is a toll to help maintain that goal. I think chest pressure is the most important component for accomplishing this as a lot of other things can be in place and if you don’t have that, the position will fall apart.
@MrRitmu2 жыл бұрын
Gold, bro, gold! Thanks ssa lot for thus!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Happy it helps!
@Blinkz Жыл бұрын
You just blew my fucking mind with the take mount when they get the undertook. I’m so slow.
@johnteds47612 жыл бұрын
Another part of heavy chest pressure from side control is active toes. A lot of people keep the top of their foot down (like in wrestling sprawls), but you need to have active toes in jiu jitsu.
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I use active toes a lot, but I have seen some other high level people say they don’t mind using it, I’ll play with it in the gym and see how much it makes a different for me.
@Deadward11132 жыл бұрын
Good morning!
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Morning!
@richardcranston5160 Жыл бұрын
Kosen Judo does similar as does catch wrestling
@yogsothoth-tz2bu Жыл бұрын
The triangle attack was bonkers.
@LindaWheeler-w9v Жыл бұрын
I'm getting better overall just stay focuse& consistent
@badxradxandy2 жыл бұрын
Hell yes
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rc-198310 ай бұрын
In short: dont procrastinate the next move, eventually your oponent will escape the pin.
@cristianaguilar5088 Жыл бұрын
Bad Ass video thank you
@PandasRViolent2 жыл бұрын
Are we gonna ignore the fact he flicked us off at 1.25.... otherwise as always great material
@bowenduan4419 Жыл бұрын
support
@nebnostunk9325 Жыл бұрын
This stuff looks very useful but it’s hard to remember it all
@maksymkharkavyi35632 жыл бұрын
you know that this is a legit tutorial if you see Espen as an Uke.
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah has been so great training with espen this month. Gonna post some content with him again soon too!
@colincharles90342 жыл бұрын
👌🤙
@marat3042 жыл бұрын
Espen hole time: where should I look? I don't want to make eye contact
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@mrtravelhub431311 ай бұрын
Espen Berimbolo guy
@jeremycointin19962 жыл бұрын
Was this topic inspired by Gordons recent soul sucking match? ... that made his opponent look like he was glued to the mat? ....... because if it was I appreciate it. Because i was going to ask why on Earth that guy looked like he never even attempted a elbow knee escape.
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Actually it wasn’t I had already filmed it just not posted yet, but I did think about it a lot when I saw the fight.
@joefran6192 жыл бұрын
his left hand can attack your eyes
@edwinserrano10702 жыл бұрын
"Heavy like a whale!"
@TheGrapplingNinja2 жыл бұрын
How does camera man not have sore back
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
We have the camera on a gimble with a handle so it’s really easy to hold that way and get close shots.
@mrnigel42712 жыл бұрын
Don’t be so nice to your training partner. Apply pressure.
@hasanagic962 жыл бұрын
coaches always just do 3 techniques and rolling. not such details, not basic stuff to make ur techniques work and concepts. it sucks because u train for a long time and the drills are usually useless for my progress.. i just wish more coaches did what you do
@JonThomasBJJ2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the really deep understanding it what motivates me to keep training, I always want to break things down as much as I can to understand.
@hasanagic962 жыл бұрын
Keep on it, u n coach bryan got some of the most well disected, n easily understood videos on youtube. I basically just get coached by u guys n roll at the gym or try these things out