The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 77: Knee Cuts and Winning Engagements Feat. Jon Thomas

Oct 9, 2024

Jon Thomas, a black belt under Lucas Lepri and instructor at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Sweden, shares his rich insights on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He dives deep into mastering the knee cut pass, emphasizing grip techniques and body positioning for success in engagements. The conversation also covers adapting strategies for training, especially with injuries, and the importance of grip fighting. Additionally, Thomas reflects on his unique content creation style, blending technical teachings with practical sparring insights. A treasure trove for any grappling enthusiast!

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Quick takeaways

Jonathan Thomas highlights the importance of adapting guard passing techniques in response to injury, showcasing flexibility in grappling training.

The significance of grip fighting is emphasized as a foundational skill for controlling engagements in both standing and ground positions.

Thomas reflects on the necessity of mastering basic techniques like back escapes to enhance overall effectiveness and well-roundedness in jiu-jitsu.

Deep dives

The Challenge: Grappling with Michael Chandler

The speaker shares a light-hearted story of his grappling challenge against Michael Chandler, a well-known MMA fighter. During a friendly match, he successfully executed a triangle choke against Chandler, highlighting his background in jiu-jitsu and the informal nature of the competition. This anecdote serves to establish the speaker's jiu-jitsu credentials and adds a personal touch to the conversation. The dynamic of grappling showcases the crossover between wrestling and jiu-jitsu techniques.

Intro

2min

Knee Injury and Passing Techniques

8min

Mastering Grip Techniques for Enhanced Control in Jiu-Jitsu

1min

Mastering the Knee Cut Pass

19min

Mastering Grip Fighting in BJJ

17min

Exploring Guard Positions in Jiu Jitsu

10min

Grappling Wisdom: Takedowns and Submissions

5min

Exploring Content Formats in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

3min

Jonathan Thomas is a black belt under Lucas Lepri and is a very well-known and prolific content creator. He is a highly regarded instructor in the Gi and currently coaches full-time at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Sweden. We discuss the knee cut pass in-depth, improving your gripping and engagement battles from the guard, and that time he triangled Michael Chandler. If you are looking for a resource to study and improve your Gi Jiu Jitsu, definitely check out Jonathan’s content (linked below)!
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Jonathan's content:
Instagram: @JonThomasBJJ
https://Mavericksjj.com

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