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Online Instructionals
6 year(s) ago • 3692 views • 22 replies
RNBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Beginner - Advance there are a lot of great instructionals out there. What are you watching, and what is your biggest takeaway?
Most recently I’ve been watching the Ruotolo Brothers Leg Pin instructional. This one is definitely a Gem. I like the simplicity of their teaching, and the discovery of new paths to familiar positions.
My favorite would probably be Danaher's front headlock. Danaher’s teaching style is definitely not for everyone, but if you can take your time and revisit any of his instructionals you will definitely walk away with some serious knowledge. Most immediately applied some key details to my takedown defense and katagatame variations.
Most recently I’ve been watching the Ruotolo Brothers Leg Pin instructional. This one is definitely a Gem. I like the simplicity of their teaching, and the discovery of new paths to familiar positions.
My favorite would probably be Danaher's front headlock. Danaher’s teaching style is definitely not for everyone, but if you can take your time and revisit any of his instructionals you will definitely walk away with some serious knowledge. Most immediately applied some key details to my takedown defense and katagatame variations.
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Ryan Hall half guard. Best.
TPBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Ryan Hall half guard. Best.
Oh, he has a new one out! I didn't even know, cool.
His old dvd sets are the gold standard of (conceptual) instructionals.
Hope the new half guard material also dives deep, if you know what I mean...
His old dvd sets are the gold standard of (conceptual) instructionals.
Hope the new half guard material also dives deep, if you know what I mean...
RNBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Ryan Hall half guard. Best.
Does he focus much on top half or is it primarily bottom? I was shown some of his deep half concepts, it makes for a fun exchange. This will have to jump up the list.
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
There is so much great instructional content out there now. My first port of call is BJJ Library, then Grapplers Guide. Between those two, I can normally find any technique I want, which is very useful as I primarily use those sites as a teaching aid. I always find it extremely helpful to see how other instructors have taught the same thing I'm planning to teach. The BJJ Globetrotters in Action vids are also handy when I can't quite remember a class from camp, occasionally I'll also learn something off there purely from the vid (but I almost exclusively use it as a refresher rather than to find completely new stuff).
In terms of DVDs, for me, the best three are Roy Dean's 'Blue Belt Requirements' (still the best option for beginners, IMO), Saulo's 'Jiu Jitsu Revolution' and Ryan Hall's 'Defensive Guard'. There are many others I could mention, but those are seminal, İMO. Carlos Machado's 'Unstoppable' is amazing too, but much more specific (all on the basic butterfly hook sweep) and directed at higher belts. I also really like Roy Dean's 'No Gi Essentials'. Xande's DVD set from a while back (extremely descriptive name, it's just called 'Xande Instructional Series' :D) is excellent too. I'd go so far as to say that Xande's set is hands down the best comprehensive DVD set for all levels, in the same way that Saulo's 'Jiu Jitsu University' is the most comprehensive instructional in book form.
In terms of the ones that have made the most significant and lasting impact on my game, then definitely 'Unstoppable' (I love some of the grips on there, use them a lot), 'Defensive Guard' (Ryan Hall effectively gave me an open guard a few years ago thanks to that DVD, which I've been building on ever since) and 'Jiu Jitsu Revolution 2' (that's where I first saw the running escape, which has become a central position for me, especially with the further additions from Priit and Chris Paines).
Priit tends to go off on tangents, but I got a lot out of his Grilled Chicken set, even though I've trained with him loads in person on the topic. It makes for a more concise summary, excellent reference material if you're keen to work on your grilled chicken open guard.
Danaher's 'Guard Retention' set is ridiculously overpriced, but some good stuff on there. Have to watch it sped up to make it bearable though, at least 1.8x speed. Even at 2.5x speed, Danaher talks soooooo damn slow that it still works.
In terms of DVDs, for me, the best three are Roy Dean's 'Blue Belt Requirements' (still the best option for beginners, IMO), Saulo's 'Jiu Jitsu Revolution' and Ryan Hall's 'Defensive Guard'. There are many others I could mention, but those are seminal, İMO. Carlos Machado's 'Unstoppable' is amazing too, but much more specific (all on the basic butterfly hook sweep) and directed at higher belts. I also really like Roy Dean's 'No Gi Essentials'. Xande's DVD set from a while back (extremely descriptive name, it's just called 'Xande Instructional Series' :D) is excellent too. I'd go so far as to say that Xande's set is hands down the best comprehensive DVD set for all levels, in the same way that Saulo's 'Jiu Jitsu University' is the most comprehensive instructional in book form.
In terms of the ones that have made the most significant and lasting impact on my game, then definitely 'Unstoppable' (I love some of the grips on there, use them a lot), 'Defensive Guard' (Ryan Hall effectively gave me an open guard a few years ago thanks to that DVD, which I've been building on ever since) and 'Jiu Jitsu Revolution 2' (that's where I first saw the running escape, which has become a central position for me, especially with the further additions from Priit and Chris Paines).
Priit tends to go off on tangents, but I got a lot out of his Grilled Chicken set, even though I've trained with him loads in person on the topic. It makes for a more concise summary, excellent reference material if you're keen to work on your grilled chicken open guard.
Danaher's 'Guard Retention' set is ridiculously overpriced, but some good stuff on there. Have to watch it sped up to make it bearable though, at least 1.8x speed. Even at 2.5x speed, Danaher talks soooooo damn slow that it still works.
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KPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Does he focus much on top half or is it primarily bottom? I was shown some of his deep half concepts, it makes for a fun exchange. This will have to jump up the list.
I havent seen the "modern half guard" from Ryan Hall but for his old DVD, primarily bottom, it's "Deep Half" after all.
As for top half, both Lachlan & Danaher recently released "Passing from Half Guard" series. Similar concept from the Lavato Jr's old "pressure passing system - forcing half guard".
As for top half, both Lachlan & Danaher recently released "Passing from Half Guard" series. Similar concept from the Lavato Jr's old "pressure passing system - forcing half guard".
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I meant the new online one. It's bottom half guard but around it are sooooo many good general principles around open guard in general, generating offence, grappling that translates through all rulesets etc etc.
I guess for the foreseeable future my BJJ GT camp classes are mostly going to be me condensing and translating that material into 1 hour format :D
(For Tatu - yes, deep half is also there)
I guess for the foreseeable future my BJJ GT camp classes are mostly going to be me condensing and translating that material into 1 hour format :D
(For Tatu - yes, deep half is also there)
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SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I guess for the foreseeable future my BJJ GT camp classes are mostly going to be me condensing and translating that material into 1 hour format :D
Yay! I like Ryan Hall, but you're far, far better at presenting material in a concise, easy to remember format. So 'Jorgen Teaches Ryan Hall Stuff' is a pretty good reason for me to be tempted by Tallinn (not this year, though ;) ).
TPBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Was gonna go buy the new Hall instructional, but it appears to be $246.76... so perhaps I'll just use said money to buy a ticket to GT Tallinn camp and have Jorgen teach it to me. :D
Edit: Is the content all no-gi? (Then I'm less likely to invest that kind of money)
Edit: Is the content all no-gi? (Then I'm less likely to invest that kind of money)
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JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Yes, it's all no-gi that translates very well to MMA and general principles to gi as well but obv no specific grips.
TPBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Yes, it's all no-gi that translates very well to MMA and general principles to gi as well but obv no specific grips.
Argh, the worst kind! I'm all about tech that requires looping a lapel under a limb a certain way then remembering to grip it the right side up for the technique to work.
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DBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Felipe Costa's: https://brazilianblackbelt.com/ is awesome. I subscribe every few months and get new gems. Most recently there was Cumprido's approach to deep half which blew me away. Different but same lol.
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Argh, the worst kind! I'm all about tech that requires looping a lapel under a limb a certain way then remembering to grip it the right side up for the technique to work.
Yep, me too! I'm not into worm guard, but I LOVE wrapping the lapel over to secure an arm, like with the north south kimura. On Digitsu, Charlie Liu (who is on Beltchecker, he is the guy behind Digitsu) calls the 'arm sling' IIRC. Jason Scully (also on this site) calls it the 'magic grip', he has a load of good material on it on Grapplers Guide.
BNPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I'm a huge fan of Danaher's... his half guard passing and normal passing are excellent as far as recent releases.
GFBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I'm keeping track and I've spent 118 hours studying instructionals. (What can I say! Bernardo Faria is good at taking my money!)
59 hours to go.
I think a good distinction is to be made between :
- self-contained systems series : thoughtfully put together by champions/great coaches
- more random technique-of-the-day youtube. : fun stuff
Danaher : huge fan too, it's perhaps the best foundational courses. Yes it could be more succinct, but it's top notch.
Then you can get more specialized :
Keenan's Lapel Encyclopedia... 10/10 would recommend - it's a lifetime membership to his lapel system, and he keeps his promise to keep adding stuff. It's so detailed, and it's so frustrating to get caught in all sorts of worm guards. I decided to study the system, but I must admit that I got hooked.
Lachlan, Craig Jones; always good.
The Canadians have good stuff to offer too : Biernarcki, RVV, Kesting.
The current series I'm getting the most our of at Wim Deputter's; fantastic stuff for framing and conceptual approaches.
Garry Tonon's Exit the System : 10/10 would recommend. He says that he doesn't want to just show escapes, but teach the mindset of how to find escapes, and he delivers.
Marcelo's Butterfly Attacks is great too, it gives you insights into how all the moves connect.
The new Ryan Hall series are the ones I probably want the most, but I have so much backlog to work on, it would be greedy.
there's so much quality material out there, and methodically going through an entire series/system - often 9h or 10h has more value
than accumulating techniques, you start seeing the connections everywhere. Sometimes Gi stuff having influence on your no-gi and vice-versa
I've also been getting a lot of value from the Grappler's Guide lifetime membership. Jason Scully keeps adding new great content.
59 hours to go.
I think a good distinction is to be made between :
- self-contained systems series : thoughtfully put together by champions/great coaches
- more random technique-of-the-day youtube. : fun stuff
Danaher : huge fan too, it's perhaps the best foundational courses. Yes it could be more succinct, but it's top notch.
Then you can get more specialized :
Keenan's Lapel Encyclopedia... 10/10 would recommend - it's a lifetime membership to his lapel system, and he keeps his promise to keep adding stuff. It's so detailed, and it's so frustrating to get caught in all sorts of worm guards. I decided to study the system, but I must admit that I got hooked.
Lachlan, Craig Jones; always good.
The Canadians have good stuff to offer too : Biernarcki, RVV, Kesting.
The current series I'm getting the most our of at Wim Deputter's; fantastic stuff for framing and conceptual approaches.
Garry Tonon's Exit the System : 10/10 would recommend. He says that he doesn't want to just show escapes, but teach the mindset of how to find escapes, and he delivers.
Marcelo's Butterfly Attacks is great too, it gives you insights into how all the moves connect.
The new Ryan Hall series are the ones I probably want the most, but I have so much backlog to work on, it would be greedy.
there's so much quality material out there, and methodically going through an entire series/system - often 9h or 10h has more value
than accumulating techniques, you start seeing the connections everywhere. Sometimes Gi stuff having influence on your no-gi and vice-versa
I've also been getting a lot of value from the Grappler's Guide lifetime membership. Jason Scully keeps adding new great content.
FGBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I'm keeping track and I've spent 118 hours studying instructionals. (What can I say! Bernardo Faria is good at taking my money!) 59 hours to go. I think a good distinction is to be made between : - self-contained systems series : thoughtfully put together by champions/great coaches - more random technique-of-the-day youtube. : fun stuff Danaher : huge fan too, it's perhaps the best foundational courses. Yes it could be more succinct, but it's top notch. Then you can get more specialized : Keenan's Lapel Encyclopedia... 10/10 would recommend - it's a lifetime membership to his lapel system, and he keeps his promise to keep adding stuff. It's so detailed, and it's so frustrating to get caught in all sorts of worm guards. I decided to study the system, but I must admit that I got hooked. Lachlan, Craig Jones; always good. The Canadians have good stuff to offer too : Biernarcki, RVV, Kesting. The current series I'm getting the most our of at Wim Deputter's; fantastic stuff for framing and conceptual approaches. Garry Tonon's Exit the System : 10/10 would recommend. He says that he doesn't want to just show escapes, but teach the mindset of how to find escapes, and he delivers. Marcelo's Butterfly Attacks is great too, it gives you insights into how all the moves connect. The new Ryan Hall series are the ones I probably want the most, but I have so much backlog to work on, it would be greedy. there's so much quality material out there, and methodically going through an entire series/system - often 9h or 10h has more value than accumulating techniques, you start seeing the connections everywhere. Sometimes Gi stuff having influence on your no-gi and vice-versa I've also been getting a lot of value from the Grappler's Guide lifetime membership. Jason Scully keeps adding new great content.
Very cool!
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Yeah, being methodical is a good way to go. I love spreadsheets! My usual method for getting through an instructional efficiently is to chop it up into smaller mp4s, getting rid of the guff (of which there is lots on Ryan Hall, Danaher and Priit), then use those smaller mp4s as the basis for drilling at open mat. Drill them lots, specific sparring, then eventually try and teach it a couple of times to continue breaking it down.
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
That's why online ones like Lapel Encoclypedia and Ryan Hall's stuff are good - smaller chunks, can watch on any device, Ryan's has adjustable speed (!).
I'm much boggled by the fact that Keenan despite being a good thinker hasn't systematized the lapel stuff more - it's still too much open guard "positions" and "techniques" to my liking.
I'm much boggled by the fact that Keenan despite being a good thinker hasn't systematized the lapel stuff more - it's still too much open guard "positions" and "techniques" to my liking.
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Yeah, I very much prefer the online vids in chunks, BUT my wifi is crap and I'm often watching them on my phone on the go. So I get irritated when I can't download them, though I can understand why some content providers make it difficult due to all the filesharing.
This is one of the many reasons the Grapplers Guide is so good, you can download everything and they are in handy chunks already. As opposed to sites like BJJ Fanatics, where it is in often arbitrary chunks of varying length. BJJ Fanatics has some great content, but utterly horrendous marketing and the website could be much improved (but still, I do like that you can download digital vids, much better than the days of pure DVDs when I had to rip to mp4 and chop it all up afterwards).
This is one of the many reasons the Grapplers Guide is so good, you can download everything and they are in handy chunks already. As opposed to sites like BJJ Fanatics, where it is in often arbitrary chunks of varying length. BJJ Fanatics has some great content, but utterly horrendous marketing and the website could be much improved (but still, I do like that you can download digital vids, much better than the days of pure DVDs when I had to rip to mp4 and chop it all up afterwards).
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Just directing your attention to Globetrotters in Action, our free YouTube channel with 200+ videos of classes and workshops from the BJJ Globetrotters camps:
https://www.youtube.com/b[...]betrotters
Closing in on 1 million views!
Also categorized on http://www.bjjglobetrotte[...]m/inaction
https://www.youtube.com/b[...]betrotters
Closing in on 1 million views!
Also categorized on http://www.bjjglobetrotte[...]m/inaction
SJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Just directing your attention to Globetrotters in Action, our free YouTube channel with 200+ videos of classes and workshops from the BJJ Globetrotters camps: https://www.youtube.com/b[...]betrotters Closing in on 1 million views! Also categorized on http://www.bjjglobetrotte[...]m/inaction
Also very good, you've done a great job with that. Especially as it's free.
BBBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Roger Gracie, BJJ Library.
