Trying My WEIRD Jiu-Jitsu Style At 10th Planet Las Vegas! Coach Kajan Johnson

[@Whatwatwhat]

Love watching this. Traditional jiu jitsu is concerned with solutions so much that we forget the problems we are solving. I think this is why your style is so effective, you are solving problems, not doing solutions AKA "moves". Your guiding principles "keep your head higher than theirs on both the horizontal and vertical axis" work so well because you are counterbalanced against backwards sweeps at all times, and force your opponent constantly work against your weight with their arms constantly. You should look into coaches Greg Souders, Steve Sievewright, and Kabir Bath as well as the Ecological approach to jiu jitsu which is focused on understanding the invariants of grappling, or what you are calling "the meta truth".

[@ericthomas6356]

Great judo also on display. Complete domination on the feet. Nice to see bjjs evolution on the feet. Been rough as hell to watch in years past.

[@coachkajan]

Thanks man. I don’t think what I’m doing is BJJ anymore but you’re definitely right about the lack of depth in their standup game. I actually just did a black belt Gi absolute tourney yesterday and everyone just pulled guard immediately. Still got to launch one guy though ✈️

[@Heystopnow]

You kinda like surf on their guard then like fall into side control or mount that’s dope af

[@coachkajan]

👊🏽

[@AbrahamTorres-r9q]

Guy from the last round here, my friend sent me your channel. I thought about that round for days, cool to see what you were actually doing

[@coachkajan]

Hey bro! Thanks for the round, you were very difficult to put away.

[@duckyfrogdogkim3546]

pls i need more primal videos, i used it against a black belt that usually give me a hard time(4yearpurple). i literally wrecked him, he was breathing so hard while i was barely tired. i spent the first 3-4 min inside his closed guard,half guard and mostly open guard. he tired himself out trying to break my incredible posture. I also kept leaning on his stomach and yanking on his head to restrict breathing. i saw a easy pass and i took it and i got him to side control the last min he got to his side and was holding on to my hands for dear life and breathing real hard. i probably shouldnt have been chest to shoulder and then the round ended. i have been using it on people and having good success. keeping my head higher, keepin my head away from them and away from the floor. shit works at least for the moment. please make more videos sparring and breaking down your techniques. thank you so much for this game changing perspective.

[@coachkajan]

Very welcome my friend!

[@minutemartialarts3152]

Keeping your weight in an opponent and keeping him in uncomfortable or painful positions is a catch wrestling foundation

[@tigere1111]

Putting your hands behind your back like that was funny 😂. Appreciate you bro ✌️

[@coachkajan]

Corpse guard 💀

[@sharamrock2580]

Props to you guys for going to the 6:00 session. I don't sleep the night before the morning 6:00 AM session.

[@kanthas]

didn't even finish watching this video as I had to leave for the prime bjj tournament, as you were coaching I recognized your voice first lol... just got home so I can finish this video! congrats on your wins! 👊👍

[@coachkajan]

Thank you! Great to see you there brotha!

[@Peroxide-Mark]

was nice to just see you flow!

[@capofodedor7399]

For a second I thought u were rolling with the goat Marcelo Garcia on that 3rd roll 😂😂,you got great jiu jitsu nice and controlled

[@coachkajan]

Thanks brotha!

[@lordsneed9418]

fearless guardpassing

[@oldrichstibor2845]

what guard passing? he passed the guard once the entire video.

[@ibaialkezar4180]

Your balance is absolutely ridiculous

[@guillermovilladangos9679]

Anyone got tips/drills for that? Im very bad at that :(

[@dorjedriftwood2731]

I’m not so sure, I think his insistence on staying on his feet no matter what makes himself naturally more balanced. Obviously he’s being mindful of hooks and wedges but when he treats all his limb as like table legs it genuinely seems intuitive. I guess since I haven’t tried I can say anything with authority or certainty but I believe what he is saying about there being only one singular principle of keeping your head elevated above your partner.

[@StuntTriple]

Train standing grappling, judo and wrestling where the last thing you want to do I be on the ground. Helped me a ton.

[@StuntTriple]

​@@guillermovilladangos9679 ^

[@dusanslepcev2665]

Such a funky style, it’s so entertaining to watch you “trip” past people’s guards right into a sub. How did you develop this game?

[@minutemartialarts3152]

I'm going to show my son your video. I've Introduced him to some basic grappling so far. We are doing a lot of positional grappling, maintain or escape positions. Your style is perfect for that

[@coachkajan]

Love it!

[@KodiakCombat]

Subbed after seeing your video about testing this. Im loving the way you surf on your partner and the gorilla walk over the butterfly/leg entanglement in the second round. Chris Paines talks about being unsweepable and how hard it is to sweep someone that refuses to "do jiu jitsu."

[@coachkajan]

Unlikely but not impossible

[@KodiakCombat]

@tristargymwestcoast just came across this idea of "camping" where you make your opponent carry all your weight while threatening the pass then finish the pass when they fatigue.

[@aaronperelmuter8433]

I thought for sure, it was a forgone conclusion that you were gonna wrap up that triangle and then thought the same again when I saw you going for a D’Arce but that last fella got out of em both. Nice vids Kajan, keep em coming please.

[@coachkajan]

Haha will do brotha thank you!

[@hankhoover8666]

Your style is remarkably similar to some stuff I've been trying since getting back on the mat, except it came from "maintain top control > get arms around neck." Your focus on keeping your head above your opponents head in both a vertical and horizontal plane is very insightful.

[@zakariaaziz1]

Why do you call your style weird? Is it the neck pulling and way you stand over your opponent? I am not too familiar with Jujitsu as I haven’t trained that much.

[@coachkajan]

I just operate by different priorities. Most of BJJ is being on the ground whereas I would rather my opponent be grounded while I am not.

[@zakariaaziz1]

@@coachkajan I think it makes more sense than being on the ground, as when you’re on your back you’re vulnerable. Do you have any videos on working on balance?

[@ezra420420]

Dope style

[@TheMMAKasual]

Love the content

[@coachkajan]

Appreciate you 👊🏽

[@StuntTriple]

What Ive noticed in these videos and from training myself is that many people accept bottom positions because they are playing Jiu jitsu. This can give top players a false sense of pinning the person when they are not trying to get up at all. Personally I've been incorporating this tactic more. Where I'm always looking for a way up to my feet. And ofc being proficient at standing grappling makes it easier once you're up, if the person stays up as well. But a lot of time once you get up to your feet they'll fall over to keep playing Jiu Jitsu.

[@davidfernandotorrente9283]

Exactly, thinking about this I have come to the conclusion that the stupid rule of not fighting standing up in some academies causes that in certain situations where it would be better to get up and continue the fight standing up, it becomes a moment where the person who is on the ground tries grabs or sweeps that are very difficult to connect or that compromise their situation when the most effective and simple response in a fight would be to get off the ground.

[@lordsneed9418]

2:55 that's crazy how you were able to stay up for that long

[@coachkajan]

I just stay focussed over the point and it’s easy

[@liammorris7324]

3:25 is ur knee ok bro

[@coachkajan]

Yep, all good Just a nice morning stretch.

[@justinholloway5210]

You are actually applying traditional Jujutsu and Judo posture. I definitely would like to learn more how you have adapted it against modern BJJ attacks in grappling only situations.

[@kunalshah1462]

The fact that you refuse to sink into them with your weight (chest to chest ) even after guard passing is like you opened a new dimension ….. some sorcery

[@MangoBums]

so its like.. high tripod.. grabbing opponents back of head to stay in hi tripod... then you knee belly ride... high back step to side mount.. or drop down to half guard, then pass from there.. interestinggg

[@Sage_6reen]

Y'all rolling with the locs out is crazy work

[@SenseiThomascavedweller]

Ok. Holy finess in melted butter. You relax after every position change while the opponent struggles. Bravo.

[@ArmadusMalaysia]

I've been cooaching several martial arts, but for many years bjj was one that I didn't get a proper coach because I couldn't afford to pay for one to teach me consistently. All I had was youtube, my students who were open minded to learn and coach brian who answers my questions in the comments section. All I knew were a few moves that I drill with friends at my own place. After a few years of doing that, I went for training trials at different bjj gyms, and because I felt like I wouldn't do well to do moves, I made sure to stay on top as if I was ready for a second guy to come at me with a sucker punch. Coaches would always say that I'm really good, but believe me I'm a potato just trying to stay on top.

[@DavidPittsChess]

at 54 i started doing this to avoid injury 😊

[@natet.5738]

I don't know if it's the style or if you're a different kind of thinker. I've see judoka stay on their feet to pass the guard, but this is insane. How in the world would your students drill such a way of fighting and they gaining similar success? I've seen people use their knees to trap, but I'd be like... "Darn it! I can't get him to stop putting that darn knee in my chest!" Please do more videos, perhaps with some narration so that we can get an idea of what your thinking when you roll... or not roll. Thanks!

[@kunalshah1462]

Yes some narration with an Uke would be helpful understanding the actual road map of your thinking

[@VthaHoneyBadger]

I should’ve caught a roll!

[@peterlofstrom3954]

Refreshing to see an artist work rather than a jock play.

[@jakemccreith7663]

Lovely the way you set up for that wrist ride at 7:25

[@saifty3747]

“F*ck your guard” passing style

[@paultinker8110]

seems like a real good system for tall limber guys. i am stocky and 5.ft 6. would love to work with this style to see if I could incorporate this into my grappling

[@chrisprad8325]

Art in motion

[@walterwelander9113]

Interesting since i did something similar in the past. My neck was getting strained all the time so i basicly only worked passing where I tried to stay vertical and avoid people grabbing my head. Def a good way to force training in a specific style.

[@johnnguyen2476]

🔥🔥🔥

[@kiddbjj]

Very interesting style. You seem to spend a lot of time standing with your knees very close to your opponent’s hips and hands. As someone who has blown out my knee quite badly before I feel like this style would make me very nervous about someone either accidentally or deliberately (due to desperation) pushing or hipping into my knee causing hyperextension or lateral buckling. You said you started this style to protect your neck but do you feel in danger of knee injuries?

[@drummer2776]

I like the style , keep up the work so we can weed out the bs that Doesn't work.

[@christopherchatham]

1:03 is just an example. but in this system, are you purposefully trying to break falls with your arms? Does this cause extra stress on joints like wrist or elbows ect.?

[@coachkajan]

No I dont recommend posting hands to stop takedowns in general. In this situation my opponent was falling to his back trying to take me down so I just came down on top of him. This happens a lot I find where people take themselves down.

[@christopherchatham]

@@coachkajan yeah that makes sense. I’m still new and thought that posting hard was generally considered a no no, so just checking. Thanks for the reply.

[@JordenLeonard]

Being under that, exhausted watching

[@WantedArgonianMale]

you actually make bjj look cool

[@LittleJimmyPapik]

Can you give a time stamp of a movement/reaction not already found in modern jiu jitsu?

[@minutemartialarts3152]

You mind of grapple lime I do. I call my style sloppy catch wrestling. I try to stay disengaged while constantly looking for a hook (lock/submission)

[@drummer2776]

Can you pin the hip with one foot while holding Both wrists

[@minutemartialarts3152]

By weird do you mean you keep top position if you can help it? I think you mentioned that in another video. That would be more of a wrestling and catch wrestling or even Sambo thing. Better, way better for the street as well. Now that I'm old, I only really work not going to the ground and getting up if on the ground

[@John14-6...]

I absolutely loved your back take from being in the North-South choke. One question, I thought the can opener was considered dirty? I'm only a first year white belt so I don't know much

[@coachkajan]

Jiu Jitsu is soft because of such beliefs. Your gym may not like it but the can opener is not dangerous and very effective.

[@John14-6...]

@@coachkajan No my gym never said anything but I remember hearing it was dirty so I never tried it but you used it very effectively so I will try it. Thankyou

[@justinAclark2075]

So what do you do in the event that someone does grab your head, or they do get the top position? Does it ever get there? Are there "compromise" techniques in there?

[@coachkajan]

If I can’t get over I go under.

[@justinAclark2075]

@@coachkajan does your under game have new twists to it as well, or do you have to suffer through in those scenarios?

[@coachkajan]

@@justinAclark2075 there’s some things I do a little differently but most of the under game has been highly developed by modern nogi Jiu Jitsu and freestyle wrestling.

[@justinAclark2075]

@@coachkajan thanks man just genuinely curious. I watched your video explaining the new style, and it makes a lot of sense to me. I've noticed that the styles which train to take people from under require strength training, and that's not always the case with ones like judo, as you were explaining. And I've also noticed that when we're kids, and the bullies are taking their first victims, the bully is almost NEVER near the ground, and their head is only close to their victims when getting all up in their face. Primal wrestling. I think you're onto it

[@justinAclark2075]

@@coachkajan you'll see the most effective bullying consists of being able to keep the victim on the ground while staying on your feet. Obviously we're not aiming to be bullies, but we want to use the techniques that work

[@owenthomas9863]

What % intensity are you going? Seems like the perfect amount

[@coachkajan]

Maybe 75? Hard to say cuz I’m also on 3 hrs sleep. Definitely was getting more tired than usual in these rounds.

[@BunnyBUNGALO]

Come to 10p El Paso! Id like to roll you haha. I think you're on to something and honestly would like to see how you're doing it.

[@drosdros5612]

I don’t wanna sound like I’m hating, but I don’t really see anything weird about your jujitsu. I would like to know what is the weird stuff about it pointed out on your video please. I’m always open for new ideas.

[@thegoldenthread-greatstori6795]

How have you found your subs? I notice that this approach rules out a lot, for example the whole back attack game basically. Thoughts on this?

[@coachkajan]

There are some subs that dont break the rules ie: Kimura and even arm bar if done right. Most subs though require you to get closer to your opponent so feel free to dive in and attack subs where the present themselves. If the sub fails, bail back up to your PKG pins and keep smashing.

[@thegoldenthread-greatstori6795]

@@coachkajan is getting closer to opponents also a principle?

[@MMABeijing]

6 am ? Americans are hard-working people

[@VthaHoneyBadger]

Errr day

[@sacredsam6046]

😂 for most it’s usually like five, what time you you guys normally wake up?

[@Pifagorass]

Could be calle "NOB and crack the neck" ❤ 😂 looks like lost of influence from catch wrestling

[@DeeLee-v4c]

Im subscribed now. Sorry I forgot before!!😅

[@MrNocvill]

Mans favorite song is "stand up" by ludacris

[@dariusrana8487]

Like Human surfing. Like riding a human instead of a wave. Besides staying on your feet what other concepts are at play here?

[@coachkajan]

The Truth About My WEIRD New Grappling Style | Coach Kajan Johnson kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LOZJ6Eo6x7jpo

[@cromdaleblvd4677]

holy smokes im dropping your name when i visit there.... thanks in advance.

[@drjimjam1112]

And so lucky to be able to drop in on the white belt class!!

[@coachkajan]

Second guy was black belt, third was brown.

[@JudoMateo]

@@coachkajanThe second guy was clearly quite skilled and not going one hundred percent, anyone who watched and thought he’s low ranked is a complete noob.

[@DanielLoftis-u5v]

My exact thoughts, dude just uses athletisism and strength. Looks like the average blue belt😂

[@curtdawg4435]

10:59

[@goribhafizx]

Your teabag game is remarkable. Test it out on Call Of Duty.

[@coachkajan]

Video games are wack

[@ChrisB-u1w]

Was watching the girl in the yoga pants. You were doing what again?

[@NandoWasabi]

This looks like battlefield combat. Because you don’t want be on your back on the ground.

[@coachkajan]

Exactly. This is why I feel its the meta-truth.

[@drummer2776]

I like when you flat palm pin Your ponents head in the original video then you crank the guys head up making him touch his chin to his chest, can you choke someone out that way

[@badart3204]

Yeah, you can but not on people that are good

[@SuperBlake89]

At the moment it seems like your weird style is heavily reliant on great balance and is working more at stopping the other guy doing his game vs you doing your game and submitting them

[@kawabalik5080]

Arent you the KZbin Pants guy?

[@coachkajan]

Who the fook is that?

[@arcticmayham]

GYAT! 🍑🔥

[@andydufresne2818]

I don't really understand why he calls it "weird Jiu-Jitsu". It's what good Jiu-Jitsu rolling looks like. Efficient movement, control, and good timing. Nothing "weird" about that but good clickbait for views🤔

[@Zack1440]

👍🏽

[@RookCustoms]

They weren't confused you just were going against Kats that weren't very skilled....

[@coachkajan]

First guy was a noob but the second was black belt and the third was brown. This is a good school so it is likely your theory is incorrect.

[@flip0345]

I understand learning all apects of martial arts , but rolling around with duded everyday is kinda gay , mix some striking in there or sumthing 😂

[@madebyape]

FYJJ?

[@foreverlikethestarss]

Damn they can’t do NOTHING

[@firedrive45]

Problem with your style is that nobody will want to roll with you.