WHITE BELT POSITIONAL GUIDE || a must watch for newbies

[@bengough6955]

4 weeks in, 36 yr old 2 kids no combat experience ever. Love BJJ but a bit lost at times...this was great

[@willbrooksofficial]

I’m so happy to help. This is what it’s all about 🤙🏼

[@bengough6955]

@@willbrooksofficial thanks mate, was really helpful. Theres so much depth to BJJ that, for me (who can't train 7 days a week ) breaking things down simply is so helpful

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@bengough6955 I totally understand. It is a very in-depth martial art. I have more content on the way 🤙🏼

[@briantanzer5599]

55 years old and 2 1/2 years in and I still get lost lol. Just keep showing up. there will be days when things seem to click, but many more where they don't. Just stay the course. After a year look back and compare yourself to when you started. You will surprised how far you will come. But you have to be consistent.

[@bengough6955]

@@NDP1987 haha nice. Tweaked my thumb last week so haven't been as much. Back off now for a class, aiming for 3 sessions a week which I feel is manageable and realistic with job/family

[@anaguerrero3466]

As a smaller person, fundamentals has been instrumental! Love keeping it simple for beginners

[@willbrooksofficial]

Absolutely! Wise words

[@ironlion805]

Thanks for this bro. Apparently most people on YT forget that they were once a white belt and talk mad trash like we’re idiots for even trying

[@willbrooksofficial]

Welcome. I’ll never forget my beginnings and love giving back to the white belts. I’m all about progress on this channel. Glad you liked it 🤙🏼

[@kylejacovino9449]

First Jiujitsu class tonight, pumped I got to see this. 🤙🏼

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@kylejacovino9449 enjoy!!

[@Nxghtmare3605]

@@kylejacovino9449how’s it going?

[@chrissotrill]

It’s really sad some BJJ gyms don’t have beginner classes . They just expect you to pay to roll w no experience and never learn anything

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@chrissotrill for sure. Beginners classes are a must imo

[@Andy26231]

You lost me at "side body"

[@willbrooksofficial]

As you learn and progress, you will see that there are a few areas in Jiu Jitsu where positions and especially submissions have a couple different names. There can be variations between move names especially depending on which affiliation you train under. I’m guessing you’re probably newer since you didn’t know this.

[@Andy26231]

@@willbrooksofficial fair enough! Great video

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@Andy26231 thank you 🙏🏻 glad you liked it

[@lukasbabic7001]

EYO thank you so much! 2 training sessions in, thirsty to get a big picture overview of some sort, this helped a lot!

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@lukasbabic7001 happy to hear it, my friend!

[@danny1boy55c]

Thank you for this my man! 3 weeks in at 40, part of a group called the midlife rollers apparently lmao. Greatly appreciated the way you explained this. I’m objective driven and videos like these are my jam! Keep up the awesome work! 🙏

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help! More on the way, my man 🤙🏼

[@jasonmurray8777]

Blackbelt here - I agree that top half guard is defensive but only until you defeat any knee shields or underhooks the guard player is using. At that point the bottom half-guard player is in a defensive situation. Still describing half guard the way you have in generalities for beginners works. Nice work.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Thanks brother. I appreciate you and the feedback 🙏🏻

[@fpsMAGEZ]

New white belt here, 3 weeks down and i have a wrestling background from 15 years ago when I was a kid.. One position I keep finding myself in is the upper or lower position when one guy is turtled or something like it, and the other guy is sprawled out on top but facing the turtle and trying to go for a choke variation. What the hell do you do here? How do you get to a closed guard or escape strategy?

[@willbrooksofficial]

That’s a good one. I don’t like to stay in turtle because you’re just waiting to have your back taken or your neck choked. Remember the granby roll from wrestling? You can use a variation of that of that to get back to guard from turtle. It’s difficult to verbally explain on here in the comments, but I’m sure there are videos showing how to do it if you need a visual example 🤙🏼

[@tharealchevy]

Guard and half guard is only an offensive position when u can't strike i still consider it a defensive position amd believe it better to look for a sweep to end up on top then to hunt submission on ur back and get guard passed looking for submissions

[@willbrooksofficial]

Gotta love the variety of styles that are found inside Jiu Jitsu 🤙🏼

[@SeditiousJerk]

Enjoyed the video, but I have to mention this because you said it several times: I don't think transversely means what you think it means. Not trying to crap on your efforts, just wanted to mention it since you clearly care about the way you communicate with your audience. Keep up the good work.

[@willbrooksofficial]

I appreciate that. If you look up the definition, part of what it can mean is “set crosswise” which is what I was aiming for it to mean. Most of the time it means “made at right angles” but that’s not how I meant it.

[@michelemalbano]

White belt here. When I started (one year ago), a guy (20 kg lighter than me, 20 years younger than me) speedrun me: he tapped me 8 times in a 5 minutes sparring. Now he gets one or zero taps per round (and he got blue belt). Keep grinding!!!

[@willbrooksofficial]

Love this!

[@michelemalbano]

@@willbrooksofficial Back from my first comp. I had team mates, among them a beast of a competitor, preparing me (meaning they beat me down hard for 3 months before the competition). Could not feel forearms on my neck. Could not feel people's weight on me in the absolutes. Got gold in gi master 4, bronze in no-gi master 2, silver in no-gi absolute master 1. Now skipping spar to recover injuries 😛

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@michelemalbano NICE WORK!

[@sheikhabdullahalabrar4814]

Sensei you should have included the back mount in this video as well!

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@sheikhabdullahalabrar4814 I have a part 2 coming 🤙🏼

[@Nick-fz7eg]

7 months in at 37 and not having done much combat sports prior to bjj I also found this video really helpful. I know some stuff but often get the advantage only to have no idea where to go from there. Thanks brother.

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@Nick-fz7eg I remember those days so very clearly. Keep up the great work, brother. I’m happy to help.

[@gregpeterson4800]

what was that move and submission called that happened at 6:50?

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@gregpeterson4800 It started as a setup for a cloverleaf but I transitioned to a heel hook at the end

[@jasonjones6173]

Great basic video with helpful info. Old (almost 43) white belt who just started early this year and much of this checks out! TBH I kinda hate bjj, but I hate quitting more and know it's just Jui Jitsu pointing outmy weaknesses and personality flaws.

[@willbrooksofficial]

I know the feeling. Keep up the good work. It will definitely pay off.

[@jordangill2710]

@@jasonjones6173 hey man, I’ve just started too at 41 and I feel the same way. I hate getting smashed every class, I’m slower than the young guys too. I’m not enjoying it either and think it’s taught in an idiotic way, but I don’t want to quit. I keep hearing the first six months will probably suck. I’m watching some instructionals to try and speed up my learning, and John Danaher says for newbies to focus on pin escapes and guard retention, so that’s what I’ll do. If nothing improves after six months I’ll quit, but hopefully something’s got to improve. I think part of the reason why I hate it is that it is so inefficiently taught and not at all structured for a beginner.

[@jordandavis4111]

1:12 Guard 2:54 Mount 3:36 Side Body 6:11 Half Guard 8:28 Closing Thoughts

[@kohlandthegang5220]

The white belt spaz is real especially for wrestlers that only know one speed haha

[@willbrooksofficial]

Hahaha yea that’s the truth 😂

[@ricom2225]

Super informative bro! Keep the content coming. As a 1 stripe white belt I’m constantly seeking and mastering the fundamentals.

[@willbrooksofficial]

I appreciate you, brother! More on the way 💪🏼

[@joeparker8383]

This is great content, thanks. Anything else explaining the basics and terminology is really helpful. I’m six weeks in and really enjoying it but want to grasp the basics of possible and this type of video really helps

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help 🤙🏼

[@SantiagoMartinez-nf4hf]

You are a purple belt but with a black belt level

[@willbrooksofficial]

Wow that’s a massive compliment. I appreciate that more than I can say 🙏🏻

[@SantiagoMartinez-nf4hf]

@@willbrooksofficial thanks for your help my friend

[@runipaulino6268]

Hey man can you make more videos like this explaining each postion? That would really help a lot of people

[@willbrooksofficial]

I got you 🤙🏼

[@brianrahuba6919]

Im just going into Bjj . Im 56 yrs of age, a little out of shape, but overall healthy . I won't lie. Bjj wasn't my 1st choice for a self-defense situation yeah yeah I already heard it all before . How many of you people got attacked ? Im 6 feet at one time weighing in at 320. Do you think when someone tried to mug me, was alone ? Does it have value, of course, what fighting style doesn't have something to offer . But Im only learning this to hurt others, period . Im not trying to win plastic trophies . The reason why Im joining this club cause it offers Bjj Judo, kickboxing , catch wrestling ,and Sambo . And mixed with other grappling arts as well . I do poison hands training, and Im a real practitioner of it, not just conditioning . There are two forms of striking inner and outer impacts . Im looking only at combative Bjj . Not the sport aspect of this art . I will never ever pull guard. I dont believe in self-defense. I only believe in self-offense . In training, it's my school club, whatever I will build a bond with my group, but Im looking straight past the submission part in my mind . There are no submissions, nothing but snap crackle pop . Im always for peace till the peace is broken, when and I hope it never happens if I were to get jumped again it will be a different outcome . People take a good look at what's going on around us . Be or get prepared . Look at what's going on in LA and Chicago, New York. This is just gonna spread like cancer .

[@NatNay-cu3uv]

Bjj is great for fitness mate. Hope you do well I'm older than you get going

[@bradleycannicott2348]

Sometimes Backwards - Always Forwards - Love it :)

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad you do! That one got me through a bunch of set backs 🤙🏼

[@sk8madman]

41, 4 kids I'm tired all day every day so when I had my second class last night, I was dead exhausted 30 mins in. Every time I went to guard I had no idea what to do or what comes next. Even the other white belts have 6 months on me so I mostly just tried to hold my guard the best I could and breath in-between them advancing. This is all great advice cause I thought guard was defensive. Once I switched my mindset I was able to see the possibilities for offence. I was able to breath more knowing I didn't have to exert myself the same way. Thanks for all of this. Coach said I had great balance. I'll take that as a win even though I'm limping a bit today haha

[@willbrooksofficial]

Awesome work! Glad the video helped 💪🏼

[@amc1140]

Who is getting into street fights??

[@willbrooksofficial]

😂😂

[@Btone1018]

I finally started BJJ 3 days ago (been twice now). I was real proud of myself not tapping the first day (actually getting some submissions myself). Then today I tapped twice to the same guy on the same move which really opened my eyes to some holes I have (which clearly I have a ton as a beginner) but still loved the experience. Thank you for the awesome vids! Very helpful and love applying the things you’ve shown into my sparring.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Awesome work! I love having weaknesses exposed. It’s an opportunity to turn them into strengths. Keep up the great work!

[@ajsal1902]

Amazing and informative video! Appreciate all the help!

[@willbrooksofficial]

I’m glad you found value here!

[@preppingforlife264]

Extremely helpful! Thanks a lot! I am 47 3 weeks in and the only background I had was boxing 20 years ago completely useless for this😂

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@preppingforlife264 haha happy to help bro! Keep up the good work

[@chrisjamez00]

41 year old former athlete, just finished my first month. This video helped me so much!

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to hear it!

[@jaysonholman2791]

Great info..much appreciated. Gonna focus more on this as I prep for my 1st tournament in November 🤙🤙

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help, my friend 🤙🏼

[@darksithmartin]

I wouldn't use the word 'spazy'

[@iangillbanks2420]

Great video.. 6 lessons in at 57yrs old(110kg), ex military, my mind and body knows what it wants to do, but my arsenal of techniques is empty at the moment ,so relying on strength and that is a well that soon runs dry.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Keep trusting and your arsenal will grow 🤙🏼

[@JamesKarren]

Lol cracking. I’m 45, so cracking is every time I move any part of my body.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Hahaha man I’m getting there

[@zvonkom]

Great video! I'm around six months in. This is the kind of explanation I'm asking from my instructor and others all the time - tell me the purpose first, then I'll figure out what to do. Highly appreciated bro, keep them coming! 👍

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to hear it, brother! I was confused for months and months. If I can give back to the jits community, best believe I’ll do my best 🙏🏻

[@jordangill2710]

I have just started BJJ and I learn nothing every class, there is no structure, no curriculum and no objectives. I can’t make any move work and everyone there is far bigger and more experienced. It sucks. I don’t want to quit but I honestly can’t see how any of it will improve

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@jordangill2710 the important part to remember is that you just started, so feeling how you’re feeling is very very normal. Just continue to push through the fog. If you keep going, I promise you it’ll get better. You can always try a different school too. You may find a better fit somewhere else, but give it some time before you decide that. Jiu Jitsu is very complex. That’s not on you. Your job as a white belt is to lose and learn. That’s all. You’ll do great!

[@jordangill2710]

@@willbrooksofficial thank you so much, I appreciate that, it means a lot!

[@lordtains]

"Side body" instead of "side control" or "side mount". First time hearing that.

[@willbrooksofficial]

You’ll see a few different names for the same thing in a couple corners of jiu jitsu

[@lordtains]

@@willbrooksofficial yeah, first time hearing this one!

[@hexn00b52]

Solid vid. Great info!

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help 🙏🏻

[@guitarboy2221]

I've got into bjj for 3 weeks now. Besides the bruises, twisted toe and cramps in the arms after every training, Im enjoying it. I'm 39 yo with no grappling experience and lucky enough to have other white belts in my workout sessions. Maybe the flip side is that I'm the smallest of my class and lighter (others are 20 kilos heavier at least) so Im trying to learn the adequate mindset and moves that can maximise my strengths to keep me going and dont get frustrated. Thanks for the video. Oss

[@willbrooksofficial]

Keep up the great work. You’re on the right path.

[@diegognoatto590]

Boom, got a like already in the first 15 seconds of video, im in my 4th class, just there

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@diegognoatto590 much appreciated! Keep up the good work 🤙🏼

[@d.c.917]

Looking at the comments I see that there are a lot of 40ish or so newbies in bjj like me! It is hard guys! But we will keep going... As of now I need to work on stamina as priority! 1 month in

[@willbrooksofficial]

You’re absolutely right. Keep up the great work!

[@arronbarclay8651]

that takedown into a triangle in the intro was fire

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@arronbarclay8651 Thanks brother 🤝

[@vladx3539]

Never seen anyone call it “sidebody”

[@willbrooksofficial]

There’s a few places in Jiu Jitsu where moves or positions can have several different names depending on where you train

[@benbush7838]

This type of content is ideal to ad to training. It’s more the philosophy and theory of the game which doesn’t always fit in to class times. Thank you 🙏

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help, my friend

[@josephwiden5268]

I'm trying to find what gym he goes too?

[@pablotapiafineart]

Old timer here… if you want to start BJJ as an oldie… what is better… a traditional Gi class or a NoGi submission wrestling one? Also in your opinion what feeds better into your BJJ, a wrestling background or a Judo one?

[@willbrooksofficial]

I’d say go nogi because most of nogi will transfer to gi, but not all of gi will transfer to nogi. I’m a wrestler at heart so I’d go with wrestling. But I know some judo guys who are absolute machines

[@orionpax45]

excellent content. WB here, still learning, and tapping a lot. But it's part of the growth.

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@orionpax45 absolutely. Keep up the great work 🤙🏼

[@groundrootsoutdoors627]

Thanks brother good video

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it, bro 🤙🏼

[@joppejohn]

Just started bjj. Got 2 trainings in before i hurt my knee at work, i missed the last 3 trainings and its got me depressed haha this is so helpful to catch up on what i missed

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad to hear you’re liking the content. Good luck with your knee. Hopefully you’ll be back to training in no time.

[@ConveyApp]

Nice ears. I’m almost a year into my purple belt. I primarily do no-gi. I’m 43, 5’5”, 170lbs. I was a blue belt for ever…. And sucked. I was the worst blue belt for years. Last year 2022 around May, or June something happened almost overnight. I became the best blue belt and good blue belt killing purples. It was a 10x skill level explosion. The first time ever I had that skill change so rapidly. Fast forward to March I received my purple belt. I got a bad knee injury in early July and surgery late July. 3 weeks after surgery I decided to just give everyone side control with this giant metal knee brace on. Now that I’m almost at full recovery after 5 months post op, I am having another 10x if not greater skill jump. I’m crushing mid level brown belts, and I have setup and caught 3 different black belts. One in honey hole setup, one in a knee bar setup, and another one with thumb down arm bar from guard to triangle setup. Almost got that triangle. Unfortunately their defense trumps my offense. I have never even come close to this before. All these things in the last 3 weeks. I’m loving the huge skill jump. I can’t say the same for my training partners and teammates.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Nice!! Enjoy the ride 🤙🏼

[@IvanOrdell]

What do you subscribe your 10x skill expression to?

[@TheAmazingTyagoman]

great info man thank you for this. I have started doing MMA this year and my BJJ skills is miles awaayyyy from being decent. I often find myself not knowing what to do after getting to a certain position.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help, brother. More on the way 🤙🏼

[@ernestochefujara2709]

I love this channel.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Beyond happy to hear that. More on the way, my friend 🤙🏼

[@eliasabreu5169]

will always with another informative jiu jitsu video🤙

[@willbrooksofficial]

Much appreciated, my man 🤙🏼

[@benjudd3486]

There are offensive options being in someone’s guard, but I agree that all of the submissions I can think of end up out of the guard

[@willbrooksofficial]

Yea for sure. The can opener is one that immediately comes to mind that you can use being in an opponents guard. Also some wrist locks 🤙🏼

[@benjudd3486]

@@willbrooksofficial ooooooh yeah wrist locks can be super sneaky.

[@thomasarmstrong3917]

Dont gass out stuck under mount or side control. You cant catch youre breath as easy and youll never get out gassed lol.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Finding those strategic resting places definitely gives you a nice advantage. I love that.

[@AlternativeMonk]

This has been super helpful thank you so much !

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@AlternativeMonk happy to help, my friend!

[@xenadaffodil]

🙌🙌🙌

[@willbrooksofficial]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SRISRI-b3k]

Still waiting for you to take Marshall🤣💪

[@willbrooksofficial]

Lmaooo it’ll happen eventually 😂

[@g0ldenbella]

I tend to spazz bc I’m always in escape mode as a newbie I’ll try to slow down today :)

[@willbrooksofficial]

Sounds good 🤙🏼

[@gregrichardson7398]

Love the way you explain everything.. I'm 52 years old and been doing BJJ and kick boxing for 8 weeks now.. absolutely love it. Even got my 6 year old grandson doing it . We both got our first strip on our belts here recently and are absolutely loving it.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad you’re liking the vids. I’m happy to help!

[@brianfox9114]

Thank you for posting this! Great content

[@willbrooksofficial]

No prob! Glad you liked it

[@Seefrenchy]

again, articulate AF!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@willbrooksofficial]

Thanks, brother! Glad you like it!

[@DPW13]

Thank you so much, honestly this is the worst part lol. I dont mind losing, dont mind taking little baby naps, but when its 3,2,1 go....And then I just look at them like....Well attack me so I can survive lol. Roll with a higher belt that just wants to let you work...And they lay there, we end up cuddling because im just flopping around on them just....doooiin stuff?! I need a goal before the sub, I dont know how to get there. Like ok... I want to choke this guy, and he doesnt want to let me....So now what? Fight for position (whats that mean, in what way?) This was a big help

[@willbrooksofficial]

I totally understand. I’m happy to hear that. This was helpful. More on the way.

[@DPW13]

@@willbrooksofficial Wow I cant believe you responded to my comment (on a 3 month old video no doubt). Just sold me man, feels like you care about the people watching and growing with your channel. Sub, bell and all 🤙

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@DPW13 I appreciate very much. Without you and everyone else supporting me, I’m just a guy talking to a camera. It’s you that allows me to be a resource and I’m forever grateful for that 🙏🏻

[@lepereneuro]

Don't talk about back position ?!

[@willbrooksofficial]

It’s pretty obvious if someone is on your back, you’re playing defense and if you’re on someone’s back, you play offense. I didn’t think that position needed a breakdown because the goals for each person are obvious

[@SantiagoMartinez-nf4hf]

Excelente videos campeón saludos desde Honduras

[@willbrooksofficial]

Thank you brother 🙏🏻

[@hectorcruz5333]

What’s up buddy!

[@willbrooksofficial]

Hey bro 💪🏼😎

[@hectorcruz5333]

I’m about to drill all these moves this week! Thanks man!

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@hectorcruz5333 happy to help bro!

[@davorvickovic9203]

Thank you for advices

[@willbrooksofficial]

You’re very welcome

[@phx4closureman]

5:51 *CRACKING, SLAPPING, TAPPING or NAPPING!!*

[@willbrooksofficial]

BOOM 🔥🔥

[@koopsjunta]

Great vid mate. Much respect and many thanks. 🙏

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@koopsjunta thanks brother 🤝

[@koopsjunta]

@@willbrooksofficial 🤜🏻

[@farscape1975]

6 weeks, 48 years old, no combat experience, no familial responsibilities. I lose all the time, but I love BJJ! Thanks for an understanding of the basics!

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@farscape1975 keep up the great work! Happy to help 🤝

[@Plexious]

Will, you’re absolutely amazing and I appreciate your hard work and dedication to BJJ this helps !

[@willbrooksofficial]

Thank you! I appreciate that. I’m happy to help 🤝

[@JakePorte]

Love this this helps so much

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help, my friend

[@tylermartin6194]

Great video Will! Just started BJJ 2 months ago. Wish I started sooner! Keep the videos coming very helpful.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help, my man! More on the way

[@cheesejkliop]

I just discovered your channel - great stuff, I like the vibe, content, quality. I was surprised your subscriber count isn't higher. Keep it up! I'm not vegan but I find it impressive that you are while bodybuilding and being an athlete. Super cool

[@willbrooksofficial]

Thank you. You made my day with this comment. I appreciate the kind words and support. More on the way 🙏🏻🤙🏼

[@carltuckerson7718]

Thanks for this. I am just starting - second session tonight. Here only to learn. It's taking some getting used to pressing and being in such close proximity with another dude. I wrestled as a kid so I'm vaguely comfortable but its been a long time.

[@willbrooksofficial]

I’m happy to help. Keep up the good work. More on the way.

[@gmenendez9569]

54 & 160lbs. Started 4-6 weeks ago I appreciate the video. Perhaps a next progression vid from this?

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad you liked it. Yea, great idea. It’s on the list 🤙🏼

[@MissingLeo]

I just started BJJ last week, I’m 38 but have always been an active person. My husband and daughter started last year and although they try to help me, they forget I don’t know the basic terminology lol so thanks for this video! Super helpful

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help!

[@eddietheblasian2043]

Great comment about the "what if's"...nothing is perfect, but moments.

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@eddietheblasian2043 thank you 🙏🏻

[@matthewdasher356]

Love your videos man. I’m trying to eat healthier to pair with my weigh lifting and BJJ… can you speak more on your diet as a vegan athlete?

[@willbrooksofficial]

Much appreciated, my man. Yea, I’ve been seeing this question come up more and more lately so I will most likely make a vid on that. The next one will be contest prep, so I can do it after that one 🤙🏼

[@davidortiz875]

I started 4 weeks ago and this video changed my perspective so much thanks ! This is exactly the explanation what I’ve been looking for. I am very technical and analytical and the stuff I was learning wasn’t making as much sense until after this vid

[@willbrooksofficial]

I’m really happy to hear you found it helpful! Keep up the great work. More on the way

[@FrankCastle82]

I've just gone 42, and spent most of my life training for strongman and powerlifting, I'm looking to start jiu-jitsu, so this is really helpful and something I'll take into my first lessons.

[@willbrooksofficial]

@@FrankCastle82 awesome. I’m happy to help. Enjoy 🤝

[@KellyRhodes-n1k]

Thanks my brother, very helpful, just subscribed 👊

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help, brother. More on the way

[@alfier288]

4 weeks age 58 enjoying the journey but getting caught a lot. Early days but need advice. Thanks

[@willbrooksofficial]

Keep on keeping on. The journey of a white belt is to tap…a lot. You’ll develop solid defense from it. Hang in there, my friend. It gets better 👍🏼

[@wm7102]

Good commentary about potential for getting smashed in an mma, etc scenario where strikes are involved.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad you liked that. Gotta keep it real.

[@timr8456]

3:01 dope moves even to my new eye

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad you liked 🤙🏼 so many cool ones out there

[@drewbyscoobywho]

2 classes into bjj, this is a really helpful video. Thanks for posting 👍

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to hear it. More on the way 💪🏼

[@rpquintes]

Thank you for the video, I would like to see some to go attacks and defenses from every position (high percentage and easy to learn positions) listed in this video

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad you liked it. Yea definitely will do that

[@robertgarvansnyder4665]

Week 1 white belt here, and this kind of video is super helpful. There’s a lot of terms flying around on the mat.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help!

[@adrianml_7]

Really useful! As a begginer, I was searching for something like this but I couldnt find it, thanks a lot

[@willbrooksofficial]

I’m glad it helped. Yeah, I don’t think there’s much available for this topic.

[@g0ldenbella]

Literally me thanks

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help 🤙🏼

[@ahmadabdulqadr883]

Great as usual,you are incredible my brother one more thing could you make a contest that elaborate how to strike or use offence on your back in mma I think it would be so interesting because I think jiujitsu lacking in this position I wish I would be wrong about it but at least that what I have seen it most of the time .many thanks to you❤

[@willbrooksofficial]

I appreciate you, brother. I can definitely do a “striking for bjj” video 💪🏼

[@schonshcon]

Awesome bro

[@willbrooksofficial]

Thanks brother 🤝

[@briantanzer5599]

Well done Will.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Thanks brother 🙏🏻

[@jarrettdavis8413]

Great video

[@willbrooksofficial]

Thank you

[@yadriamhernandez8038]

thanks for breaking it down! Yes, it can be very confusing at the beginning and info overload! but one step at a time and consistency in training should start filtering out the noise and start making more sense.

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to help 🤙🏼

[@Thorganic]

Excellent video! Took me a while to find this on KZbin. Thank you for making it!

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad you liked it! More on the way 🤙🏼

[@michabaszczynski7828]

Started a month ago. This helps a lot. Greetings from 🇵🇱

[@willbrooksofficial]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback 🙏🏻

[@kendrickmichael8919]

Super helpful

[@willbrooksofficial]

Happy to hear it. More on the way

[@Frey808]

Nice

[@willbrooksofficial]

🤙🏼

[@jerbears]

Watching this video should be a requirement for every white belt. Great job bro! Awesome new slogan at the end too! I can see that being written across the wall somewhere 👀😏

[@willbrooksofficial]

Man, if I had this when I started! I appreciate it 🙏🏻 oooo yesss I can see that too 😎