I was training with one arm due to an injury and used this concept to pass the guard back in 2015, it was way more rudimentary than this elaborated version of course, but it’s cool to see how you might find the same answers despite where you are in the world as long as you’re rolling and trying to solve problems technically and not using brute force.. love from Malaysia!
@daniellemons23 Жыл бұрын
One of my main training partners has developed his entire game around having insanely high-level guard retention with lightning fast single leg x and 50/50 entries that he gets a lot of sweeps with. Fighting him at his ankles and using passes similar to this one are the best ways I've managed to mitigate the threat of his leg entanglements and pass his guard. From there, keeping the ankles pinned together is also a solid way of consolidating the pass against a guy with great guard recovery. Thanks for the video!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
For sure when fighting really flexible type opponents I often find stack passes or forcing knee cut with lapel Romulo style are my most common options
@lukesnyder4183 Жыл бұрын
This is incredible. I've wound up with these grips many times, and I've always felt them to be super dominant, but at no point have I been able to identify exactly what was going on, since it usually happened semi-accidentally and entirely because of my opponent's reactions. This is great, going to experiment with this.
@pixelcultmedia4252 Жыл бұрын
Great breakdown. I've definitely done this by accident without understanding why it was working. Thanks for piecing this together.
@squidface666 Жыл бұрын
so happy to have found this channel early in my bbj journey. thanks again for the help.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
No problem hope it helps you over the ne t years
@zerosum789 Жыл бұрын
I call this the leg pretzel pass in my head. That move to make one hand control both legs as the knees are pointed away from you is the key. Also staying with your chest over their chest so they can't scoot and straighten their legs since holding on at that point puts you way below their hips again. If you stay over their chest by the time they straighten you can let go. Thanks for showing some cool setups and variations.
@martinw3474 Жыл бұрын
You have the dubious honour of being the first BJJ video I watched on this white belt's 50th birthday! Can't wait to get to the mats and try this out 🤜
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Hope it works well for you buddy!
@user-bf3my5xw1k Жыл бұрын
This passing system is insane and powerful! And its easy to understand!pls make more passing video,its so helpful!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot buddy
@SamBarrass Жыл бұрын
Love the live sparring demonstration at the end. It makes it more real and easier for me to learn when I see you do it in live sparring. Thank you!
@maxruff9407 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I’m a white belt and one of my favorite training partners plays the bottom game a lot. He’s a purple belt and I got something for him tonight. Awesome content dude!!!!!😊
@kennethchapman1 Жыл бұрын
You’ve outdone yourself sir. So many thanks for the amazing content - can’t wait to play with these ideas
@samcutajar Жыл бұрын
Love the addition of the specific sparring at the end. Thanks Jon
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Yeah it always helps for context
@kobe51 Жыл бұрын
This is one great instructor 👍
@jamesneddermeyer3984 Жыл бұрын
Very cool guard passing sequence. Thanks for sharing and keep on it!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Will do
@Karlosklovn Жыл бұрын
This is 🥇!!!! Thanks for sharing my man 💪🙏
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
No problem buddy hope you have fun with it
@alexandergeorgiev3432 Жыл бұрын
Extremely comprehensive and coherent. Appreciated 🤙
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot buddy
@djactur Жыл бұрын
Man I do this subconsciously sometimes. Its great that you've identified the mechanisms to this, next time its going to be intentional with a vengeance - I only watch your videos! You're the best!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Yeah once I noticed the pattern it was pretty cool to see where else you could hit it from
@djactur Жыл бұрын
@@JonThomasBJJ would the opponent inverting negate the pass I wonder? Do we have to pass and be weary of the hips?
@derekardita5717 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the videos... They are always helpful and I really appreciate when you show a move you also show it during live rolling...
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Yeah always have to have the live training component it matters a lot to give context and trust in the technique
@ArchieSuave Жыл бұрын
Very slick stuff. Subtle details that give you a lot of mechanical advantage. (Release by Adieu Aru, I knew you were a man of culture.)
@andrewstephens3440 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Love how you factor in a flexible opponent. Sparring a rock Vs a yogi is completely different
@jesperg Жыл бұрын
Great Jon! This will hopefully help a lot!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
See you tomorrow night buddy!
@zacharywong483 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, Jon! This is so cool! Fantastic explanations of how you approach this pass and great sparring footage at the end!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy cuts fun sharing this stuff! Excited to see how many people start successfully using it in the gym in next weeks
@antoinevonburg0404 Жыл бұрын
Straight from the lab🔬🧪💡 ! You're the Walter White of jiu-jitsu 🤣
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks buddy!
@StillRolling Жыл бұрын
Nice one brother! This is one of my go to moves defending spider. My 1st class with Samuel Braga when I started training with him he showed me this and the Rodeo Pass to leg drag. I always refer to this one as the Spider X Pass. He wasn't big on putting names on things. I think it helps me and my students to have specific names for coaching purposes. At a comp I can yell "Spider X"! Not, "Do that awesome pass I should you from here" haha keep up the awesome content brother🤙
@AlistairMacMic3rd Жыл бұрын
Shout out Presley. 🎉. Nice pass.
@tadwrites Жыл бұрын
This reminds me of Rafa’s spider guard leg drag. He didn’t call it out in the video, but he maintains the grip on the far leg. Took me a while to realize it. Of course, Rafa drops his shoulder and shelfs the legs into the leg drag.
@Timewarpradio Жыл бұрын
Love it. Simple but very opportunity creating
@jeruakel Жыл бұрын
I did this by accident recently (as a fresh white belt) and no one knew what it was 😅 PS: Gi is more fun i.m.o because you can be so creative and deceptive every day in classes & then into competitions
@fredrikzels2637 Жыл бұрын
It's similar to a pass I saw Keenan Cornelius do but from being stuck in the delariva Guard, but for that pass you grab the sleeve of the guard player and trap their legs when going for the side control. It's an interesting pass and ill try it out when opportunities present themselves. Thx for the video! 👍🥋Oss
@DThang_713 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos! I’ve been training BJJ over 15 years and your videos are still able to help me out with the little details that make the biggest difference. I was wondering if you could start showing some NO GI versions of the moves at the end of your videos.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna start working no gi more soon when I’m at Espen’s we are gonna do it a little bit every week. Once I get to the level I want I’m gonna start sharing more
@luismartins6239 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@williamsontrent2381 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Discovery! Kind of reminds me of a leg lace in wrestling but using the gi. I like it and will definitely give a try.
@bigmonster682001 Жыл бұрын
Very cool brother! I have a variant in no-gi that I do that's similar. I grab the foot and toes with a hip thrust.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
That’s cool to hear would like to see that
@vivianlawler4572 Жыл бұрын
I like it, reminds me of a looser more mobile version of Leo Vieira's 50/50 arm passing system. I found myself adapting it to a more standing style, but didn't think of those grips you used, well done 👍
@synthamesk Жыл бұрын
I’ve been using that grip ( grabbing the far leg under the near leg ) to neutralize butterfly guards years ago and made that grip a “go to” for close passing. I really like your setup from standing though! Will try it out! Oss!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Hey buddy that’s great I’m trying to imagine how you use this in butterfly are you sure you aren’t grabbing around with your top arm and cross grilling to the near leg? I’m struggling to visualize this in butterfly
@synthamesk Жыл бұрын
Ah my bad haha, just rewatched and yes, it’s with the opposite arm. 😂
@tommysoderholm8305 Жыл бұрын
Yea its the same as crossing hands in wing chun, but with the feet. Well done!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s cool never thought about it like that!
@tommysoderholm8305 Жыл бұрын
@@JonThomasBJJ leg trapping, as opposed to hand trapping. And the start is similar in distance and principles as what mma call hand fighting or wing Chun Chi Sao.
@kevinpowers802 Жыл бұрын
It's nice. My first judo instructor would do a pass similar to this.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Really cool
@jacesaces15 Жыл бұрын
Jon "keep your knees tight" Thomas
@danielmccarthy9065 Жыл бұрын
Hey Jon. I have built a whole system passing by crossing the feet. If you are interested, I can share the details with you. The key for me is to cross their feet at the ankle. I have my students drill this by not passing the guard, but just focusing on crossing the feet.
@AlexAyliffe Жыл бұрын
And this, kids, is why we always start with double sleeve grips as soon as we can get them.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Yeah double sleeve is the ultimate shut them down game, they can’t initiate anything
@AdventistasHD Жыл бұрын
Do you prefere the grips or the C? Sometimes i ratter have C grips for the easiness on switching around..
@barrett5229 Жыл бұрын
Not me. I always keep one hand free to wave at my mom
@jongsma_aquaria5071 Жыл бұрын
I use this a lot. Very easy to use 👌🏻
@stephenelliott7505 Жыл бұрын
Gonna try it tomorrow!!! Thanks!!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
No problem happy to help
@omaewamoushindeiru6581 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@michaelspatafora5338 Жыл бұрын
This is very similar to a Wrestlers Leg Lace for nogi passing. If you are interested
@justingracie8812 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon great video
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the support buddy!!
@bigcintheD214 Жыл бұрын
This is great
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@benabel23 Жыл бұрын
Great video looking forward to trying this. Like so many things in BJJ it seems obvious once you've seen it 😂
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Yeah I have probably passed through it before but never really focused on it and understood what could be done with it
@AK-hj6xv Жыл бұрын
Jon you are the best
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! You rock too!
@tobyzimmerman5663 Жыл бұрын
Super, I'll try it tonight
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes
@EngineersApproachBJJ Жыл бұрын
This is dope!!!!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@kingchief4038 Жыл бұрын
The 'Leg trap pass'
@4amwaj Жыл бұрын
sweet cyberpunk tunes for the ending highlight ossss
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Yeah I love that artist Adieu Aru
@smasher1234 Жыл бұрын
Yes I use this pass just I keep arms straight forcing the legs all the way over the I can staple legs go to mount or a can chase north south but I’m old no more chasing for me lol
@4amwaj Жыл бұрын
top stuff!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much !
@stevejenks9564 Жыл бұрын
Slick.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stevejenks9564 Жыл бұрын
Going to try tomorrow 😝
@VROOOMIN Жыл бұрын
Needs name, I'm calling it the double trouble Jon Thomas pass! Or horn twister pass!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Double Trouble Sounds good!
@bigcintheD214 Жыл бұрын
My worry/request would be, what about the grips your opponent will take while being in such a close proximity. Ankle, sleeve etc
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Well that’s a concern for every guard pass really but even if my opponent has both sleeves I can still throw this pass, I can also do it from dlr, but a lot of times I’m properly setting it up from distance and catching it in transition. That being said there is no way to be aggressive passing without risking being put in certain guards
@nathankurtz5960 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Might just get me to go back to training in the Gi 😅
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it buddy
@Coachbex17 Жыл бұрын
Love it Jon! 👏🏾
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
@JamesKarren Жыл бұрын
This old school Carlson Gracie passing
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Hey buddy you have video of him using it? I think I know what you are referring too and that’s a different pass
@JamesKarren Жыл бұрын
I don’t have any video, but my professor got his Black Belt from Carlson Sr. This one of the main passes he teaches the students. After we have control of both legs and get them pushed to the side we will usually lay all our weight down on the opponent before we let go of the leg to secure side control.
@samchew2007 Жыл бұрын
Awesome discovery! What are your options when your partner starts tracking you down with a stiff arm once you've initiated the pass? Run towards north south?
@ll2nycell Жыл бұрын
Diff music at the end please thanks
@phredbookley183 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a name for this move? In my notes I'm currently calling it the Achilles Pass. (Just 'cause you like the put the opponent's leg onto your arm, seemingly the Achilles onto your arm.)
@fordguyfordguy Жыл бұрын
First one looks a lot like Leandro Lo passing.
@SethKBaldwin Жыл бұрын
There's a tall guy who's z guard gives me trouble, I like how you got grips and stood up, I'll have to try it.
@zleggitt1989 Жыл бұрын
What happens if he grabs your sleeves like a spider guard? Can this technique still be imposed?
@mattdavidson3592 Жыл бұрын
Funny, this "new" pass is a major part of the game I already play.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Want to share video of you using it in training? Would be cool to see how you are using it
@universaljiujitsu6816 Жыл бұрын
What do you do if your partner turns away and shoulder rolls ( grandbyroll I guess ) to recover? Stack the legs. Thanks.
@HONESTLYKALEB Жыл бұрын
Kinda like x pass but with both legs
@aminebelhadj915 Жыл бұрын
Yeah seen it before mate - cheers though
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Hey buddy just curious where did you see it at?
@aminebelhadj915 Жыл бұрын
I was at ADCC championship 🏆 I won 72nd place I saw gordan Raymond do it
@consciousnessofkane4155 Жыл бұрын
What ya call the pass Jon? Thank you for sharing it with the community
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
I actually need a name for I didn’t name it. I should have mentioned that in the video
@DoctorYianni Жыл бұрын
Great Jon however 1. Getting thise grips is no easy thing n when I do get them these kids strip them so fast my head spins. Thinking of a few guys in my gym who spin like tops and are really good at denying or stripping grips quickly. Help!!
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
It’s actually pretty easy to get these, the grip stripping for sure is a difficulty but it’s work able try to stand further back from your opponent it’s much harder to break the grip when you are father back cause they have to kick a lot farther. And you also need to be quick when you attack your can’t go slow
@vangdennis Жыл бұрын
Dope. What’s the song at the end?
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
It’s called Release by Adieu Aru
@luismartins6239 Жыл бұрын
Dos it work if he make a grip on my sleeves?can I still pass?
@TheLaidyBug Жыл бұрын
are there no gi variations of this pass? correct me if im wrong but it seems hard to use if there are no pant grips
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Definitely no no gi version for this :(
@dinomra7771 Жыл бұрын
It's almost like a double throw by.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
That’s a great name for it! I should have asked for more name suggestions on the video!
@dinomra7771 Жыл бұрын
@@JonThomasBJJ Wanna hire me? 😂
@MiguelAmurao Жыл бұрын
Any threat with them grabbing your legs with their free arms?
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
In the grip fight that can always happen I can still throw the leg even if they hold the ankle but also I set it up a lot with my leg back.
@canada_rye Жыл бұрын
Great, now how do I stop that? :D lol
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Haha I think it’s more grip fighting once they get the grip it sucks a lot
@canada_rye Жыл бұрын
@@JonThomasBJJ 🙏
@dannyinformal Жыл бұрын
"invented" is a big claim. But regardless, nice vid.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Yeah I tried to acknowledge that in the beginning of video I’m sure other people have done this somewhere but I can’t know what everyone has done in the gym behind closed doors. So for me it’s new and without influence so I felt it was a fair title.
@OVERCAPITALIZE Жыл бұрын
Might need a better live sparring demo than that clip…
@RodolfoMartinez-px6cj Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard people call this the x pass because you make an x with your arms.
@anthonypasquarelli6420 Жыл бұрын
Buddy, I think Jon Thomas knows what an x pass is.
@PaVVroo Жыл бұрын
Stacking like this screwed up my neck. Thanks but no thanks
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Hmm there isn’t any stacking involved in this technique. I showed one set up that starts when you are in a stack but the basic premise has no stacking at all involved in it.
@PaVVroo Жыл бұрын
@@JonThomasBJJ Yeah I am oversensitive in that regard. A guy pressed me to the mat during stack pass giving me a whiplash that still hurts 4 years later
@nschumbjj Жыл бұрын
First
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support
@TheGrmany69 Жыл бұрын
Horrid newaza. This is what you get when there is no core flexibility.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Core flexibility what lol?
@real_mrmime9617 Жыл бұрын
All your guard pass videos are unrealistic because your uke never has any grips on you. The reality is that almost always your partner will have grips on you in one form or another. None of that is explored.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
Most of my videos I address grips a lot, based upon the guard they are in. DLR passing, double sleeve passing, reverse dlr passing. In this particular grip i was setting it up before a guard was established
@ryang9973 Жыл бұрын
You know this guy was a brown belt world champ and multiple ibjjf black belt gold medalist I think I knows a thing or two
@letsgobrandon5334 Жыл бұрын
That armbar sure is tempting when he attempts to prevent the pass.
@JonThomasBJJ Жыл бұрын
I didn’t even think about that there! Great idea I will play with it next for sure