Why Your Mount SUCKS

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2 ай бұрын

Here are a few of my favourite tips on controlling from the mount position, and why you may be struggling in this position!
Let me know your thoughts in the comments, as well as any other technique breakdowns you'd like to see in the future!
Thank you to @progressjiujitsu for sponsoring this video ❤️
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@johnmcdonagh374 2 ай бұрын

Please continue making videos. As a smaller male grappler, many of your short instructionals have been some of the best I've watched.

@user-nx8zm3yd8d 2 ай бұрын

I can't believe she only has the one. I hope she makes one for every position.

@WiseAli1 2 ай бұрын

Came here to say this! ☝🏾 Great video

@C0d0ps 2 ай бұрын

Same here at 5’8 as a man

@jonathantoribio6641 2 ай бұрын

@@C0d0ps wait thats small? im the same height never had issues in anything especially combat sports.

@C0d0ps 2 ай бұрын

@@jonathantoribio6641 In Sweden the average height is around 180cm. I’m 172cm. Most women in this country are taller than me. Being shorter helps with wrestling. - but not with mma where tall people can elbow me or suplex me. There’s upsides to being shorter but there’s also downsides. - I regularly compete in submission wrestling I wouldn’t wanna meet a tall bloke like Sean o malley in mma.

@rodrigotellom 2 ай бұрын

I was promised Nyan Cats, all I got was very honest explanations of improve my mount position.

@shawna.rodgers 2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry. I made the cover and reel after we already uploaded the video 😭 I too realized I should have put more cats in the actual video. Alas, it was too late. It is something I deeply regret. We promise more cats in the future. 🌈 🐱 ✨

@yamjam7434 2 ай бұрын

@@shawna.rodgersthank you

@ChocolatesAndChai 2 ай бұрын

@@shawna.rodgersI understand…I just don’t know if I can forgive you.

@rodrigotellom 2 ай бұрын

@@shawna.rodgers That's ok, no hard feelings. Learning to keep the mount is important too.

@shawna.rodgers 2 ай бұрын

@@ChocolatesAndChai I will do my best to regain your trust 🙏🏻

@thyagolopes3020 2 ай бұрын

I'm a 230lbs 6'0 and trust me, these are life saving tips for any grappler. bigger grapplers tend to overdo when it comes to pressure and strength, sometimes lacking the finesse to actually pin down opponents. I'm recently looking at more videos target for "smaller grapplers" to focus more on the technique and energy saving tips for the matches, appreciate the video!

@levbegus187 Ай бұрын

I can totally relate as a bigger stronger guy that started out rolling with much smaller and weaker guys we tend to rely on our strength to get certain positions and escape submissions instead of smart efficient technique. Then when you go up against someone somewhat better than you, you can’t really submit them and it’s hard for them to submit you until you get exhausted. Getting tips from smaller grapplers really helped me to not rely on my strength as much and conserve energy so I can go for longer, also the strength difference is even more exaggerated when you use your body in a more efficient way bio mechanically.

@forrestelliott9486 Ай бұрын

Same. I'm the big guy but my mount still sucks. I'm usually too scared to use my weight and in harder rolls where I do use it, I don't have the control and awareness to do anything other than smash.

@cosmotoggle1514 Ай бұрын

😅

@carmeloshin 2 ай бұрын

The transition from side control to mount was a thing of beauty. I've been getting blocked so many times and watching this made me realize the major holes in my game. Thank you 🙏

@yurirosa 2 ай бұрын

I'm a mature adult male. I'm a mature adult male. I'm a mature adult male.

@keptleroymg6877 24 күн бұрын

Gotta at least do gi

@f_b8158 14 күн бұрын

🤣😂🤣

@rkcoder 2 ай бұрын

Wow your teaching is very clear and in depth. I'm sure many more of us would love to see more of this kind of thing (side control, back control, turtle etc)

@rico925 2 ай бұрын

This right here. She has the perfect amount of technical detail but keeping the info at a fast enough pace my ADD doesn't kick in. She completely changed how I do my arm triangles.

@55aviavi 2 ай бұрын

Been doing bjj for years now and that was THE clearest explaination ive ever seen. Please make more of these using the same method. Also you get a like, sub and comment.

@assadsubedar2751 2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more- 8 years and I was like ..what, why hasn’t this detail ever been explained before??!

@keryyo 2 ай бұрын

So much top notch content in bjj these days, just gotta sift through a lot of click bait stuff. Watched a Vid a couple weeks ago from a Globetrotters camp, Chris Paines how to defend everything. I've never grown my game so much from a single video before. Connected a lot of dots for me.

@rapp3090 2 ай бұрын

Love your technique videos!! Please keep them coming. Hope you’re healing quickly.

@adamlooping 2 ай бұрын

Smaller grappler here - great video with lots of very helpful details. The "blanketing" vs "concaving" concept was especially useful for me - I was already kind of doing this, but didn't fully get the why of it until now. Thank you! 🎉

@crokengaming 2 ай бұрын

This is one of the best mount tutorials I've ever seen, and I've watched a lot of them. There is so much fantastic detail here. Tips for controlling, making bridging difficult, knowing when to bail but not lose control....simply marvelous. That bonus tip for moving to mount from side control is pure gold, which I think will close a gaping hole in my game. Much appreciated! Thank you ma'am!

@janiceetter5259 2 ай бұрын

I am learning so many tips from your videos. I am a small person, so I appreciate your knowledge. The tip on the timing of coming into mount is brilliant.

@loveistheonlything3626 2 ай бұрын

The way you explain the crossface already is a big improvement for my technique. Thanks Ffion!

@bigmo931 2 ай бұрын

The advice from approaching the mount position is great. It made a ton of sense when you said not to get into mount when the elbows are down.

@kimura317 2 ай бұрын

This is great stuff, Ffion! Your instruction is very clear and organized - looking forward to more like this.

@johnsjunk9157 2 ай бұрын

thanks, I appreciate the verbal descriptions of what to do and why. Along with the descriptions of what not to do or the alternates.

@mattcauth 2 ай бұрын

Huge fan, pls do more instructionals - your teaching style is spot on and very relatable, even if we light years behind where you are skill wise :). Great stuff, immediately useful. Just started playing mount a lot in a room of much larger opponents, and will put this to use straight away. Esp the cross face details - solid gold.

@savannahgardner4292 2 ай бұрын

I LOVED THIS! PLEASE KEEP POSTING! YOU'RE ONE OF MY FAVORITE GRAPPLERS!

@davidchan7769 2 ай бұрын

This just popped up on my KZfaq feed. I find it interesting to see how your career progresses. I can already see you are getting more comfortable in front of the camera, and really good pointers. There’s a lot BJJ content, but what makes a move work and not work is very nuanced and down to the fine details. I will be following to see how your channel develops.

@justinfung4351 2 ай бұрын

This video covers so many details so well. Please do more!

@andrapopa284 2 ай бұрын

Love your practical and insightful approach. The one submission that works for me most of the time is learnt from you! Thank you

@jmoldi 2 ай бұрын

This was extremely helpful, especially explaining (and showing) why you do things, and when. Where the position is strong or weak

@mattwood1977 2 ай бұрын

That last tip was exactly what I needed to hear. I'd always thought the goal of side control was pretty much just to get to mount asap but I'd never thought about actually setting up a good mount from side control. I think that alone will make a big difference to my mount game. Thanks!

@trystonprice4600 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been struggling with mount recently. This was very helpful and gave great reminders in solidifying the position! Super excited to use this in a tournament coming up! Thank you!

@melanievoltz9844 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for differentiating between pressures! Tripod vs blanketing was the best and most concise way to illustrate the difference.

@melanievoltz9844 2 ай бұрын

Subscribed immediately.

@GuitarAntB 2 ай бұрын

That was boss that! Loved the detail about the blanket approach - I'm always getting rolled in mount so this is perfect for use against the heavier grapplers.

@ks-gn8xk 2 ай бұрын

This was so well explained and informative! I also like that you went straight to the point without a superlong intro. I feel like a lot of bjj content creators seem to have such big ego and that becomes the whole point of the video (even when they talk about humbleness). Thank you so much ❤

@stefancarlharmeling1867 2 ай бұрын

Great explanation of how, when and why to take mount as well as when not to take mount. One of the best! Thank you

@StrangeJimi 2 ай бұрын

Some really useful tips in here - thanks! 👍🏻 This is the first vid of yours I've seen, so I went to loom for more, but there doesn't seem to be any more similar content (more stories than instructional) - would be great to see more instructional content as you present it well and clearly know what you're doing! Entertaining and informative 👍🏻 👌🏻 😊

@aliimalik 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Really good explanation. Liked the transition from side to mount at the end setting up arm and head control

@dragostoma-pz2fx Ай бұрын

Been looking for some mount tips for some time and I have to be honest this is the best video I've encountered so far. Thank you so much for the knowledge

@Claudia-jd9fw 2 ай бұрын

So helpful! Thank you for the in depth explanations for different situations & reactions from mount!

@Petepato3 2 ай бұрын

Loved it ! Also very good for relatively bigger people. You give the why of the positions, which is always the most helpful :)

@falsteethmike 2 ай бұрын

Refreshing to see a detailed breakdown of position. As a lighter guy these little details are what I need to perfect. Thank you.

@harmonygaleria6311 2 ай бұрын

This was awesome Ffion! I was literally thinking that I needed to search for a mount tutorial because my mount sucks hahaha! Thanks for the video!

@brianrodriguez3041 2 ай бұрын

Love this!! Very precise and really helped me understand the mount better. Please more videos like this! Maybe on guard retention or passing !!

@avidanelkin9062 2 ай бұрын

I got into Jiu Jitsu about 1.5 years ago and I brought my daughter with me almost from the start. I'm super happy that you started your own channel! I saw a few of your tutorials on Jiu Jitsu X, and I told my daughter about them then. It's great to have tips and pointers out there for smaller grapplers. (At 6'2" and 240 lbs it can be hard for me to explain things to her if she can't make them work in her own weight class.)

@leonardorabelo7778 2 ай бұрын

This video is awesome. Such a clear explanation for practical problems we face to keep the mount

@alexandreliu9516 2 ай бұрын

Awesome details!!! Thanks for sharing and please keep it coming!!!

@joshuawalsh1303 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video on mount position. I feel more confident after understanding how to position your opponent to keep them from bridging me off so easily. 👍

@pinksupremacy6076 2 ай бұрын

This is probably one of the best instruction videos I've seen in a long time...

@bobbybirdland4755 2 ай бұрын

Excellent explanations. Awesome video. Love learning from a champ.

@emilycarolinemoore4516 2 ай бұрын

Please make more tips and techniques videos like this! You explain things so clearly!

@markusbarth1 2 ай бұрын

This was clear and right to the point(s)! Must be great fun to have you as an instructor.

@sirrogueke Ай бұрын

This was incredibly helpful, thank you! I always have trouble with mount, but this definitely makes me feel more comfortable with maintaining my position.

@blindassassin8553 2 ай бұрын

Very clear and well explained instructional!!! I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot. Also your tone and sound of your voice is pleasant. I dont zone out like I do with some of the other jitsu instructionals. Please do more!!!

@diogokamino 11 күн бұрын

Great explanation! Simple, direct and very informative. Thanks for the lesson.

@HKBoba 2 ай бұрын

This helped answer so many questions I had about trying to keep mount. Thanks!!

@jameswolsely2202 2 ай бұрын

This was fantastic. Super concise, easy to follow and full of gems to improve my mount

@peremptory 2 ай бұрын

great break down! I also prefer other positions to mount at times and I'll try some of this to help improve my outcomes. Thanks for spelling it all out!

@AugustPerkele 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video and specifically your way of interacting with Gabriel is really wholesome! The details were great, but for a nearly 12 minute video, I would love to you either use chapters or just do a 20 second recap at the end of the video, where you just name all the thing you showed. This would really help me using this video as learning material for practise tomorrow. Looking forward to your next video!

@springgun 2 ай бұрын

Highly technical! Love every detail that you reveal!❤

@losttallows 2 ай бұрын

This was tremendously well done: very clearly explained/demonstrated and included rationale behind each decsion.

@JSMinstantcoaching 2 ай бұрын

I like this series of details, I don't know why, but you make it sound so clear and precise yet in a very relaxed fashion, and I am a fan of your games, you and Gabriel, are very special, very inspiring athletes, and personalities 😊😊😊

@thepercyvlogs 2 ай бұрын

Super nice details and very helpful. Awesome job explaining things as well, thanks.

@madisonr8942 2 ай бұрын

Would love more of these!! Great breakdown and this is super helpful for me

@sholderu 2 ай бұрын

Great explaining the finer points of maintaining mount! Looking forward to anything similar you may do for keeping side-control.

@MrSleekit 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic, clear, concise instruction with great details. Thanks Ffion, this is great content!

@StephGaudreauTV 2 ай бұрын

So good! Thank you Ffion!

@EnjoyingTheIllusion 2 ай бұрын

Really good instructional video. Please keep them coming. Thank you!

@JB-dh4sp Ай бұрын

This was fantastic instruction and such helpful tips. Thank you!!

@user-um4nk1kx7x 2 ай бұрын

The instruction and detail is so great. Thank you.

@lesleyanneewart782 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. This was brilliant, definitely taking this to class tomorrow. Please keep making content.

@Kev80ification 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic breakdown, thank u for sharing Ffion.

@callmeturquoise 2 ай бұрын

Love it! So helpful to hear you break down moves for smaller women because you understand the problems 🙌

@ReadRollReflect 2 ай бұрын

Awesome material, all clear and super practical, please keep it coming!

@woof3886 2 ай бұрын

hey Ffion, thanks for the clear explanation, hope to see more technique videos!

@WatchMysh 2 ай бұрын

Amazing instructions and Bob Ross like chill mood. Thanks! Please make more of these!

@donyakusa9187 Ай бұрын

Your techniques are top notch. Keep the videos coming. Great job!

@elvisvf51 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding teacher making an outstanding video. As a brown belt and BJJ video addict, I'll say she could be one of the best instructors from what I see. It's refreshing to see a genuinely nice, light, and unintentionally funny personality come together with clear communication and solid grasp of high level (championship level) fundamentals. Pronouncing her "th" 's like an "f' is also classic. Thank you Ffion, looking forward to more; we'll be waiting.

@mindz4tin30 2 ай бұрын

Thank you .. I definitely need more detailed videos like this 😍 ❤

@samirsayed7672 2 ай бұрын

This was really fantastic and clear instruction, many thanks to you. I am an older (46-year old) blue belt and have historically always struggled in top mount ie easily bucked off etc. Will try to apply these concepts now. Thanks again.

@Jaaol1 2 ай бұрын

Great job! Super clear. Also always love it when not just the coach but also the uke is an absolute destroyer haha

@dimitardobrev3296 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Such clear instructions.

@chrisgarciart 2 ай бұрын

I’m so excited you got a KZfaq going!!! Me and my gf are small grapplers these were great tips thank you 🙏🏻

@gameenders5017 2 ай бұрын

Wow, great mount concepts. Very well taught, thank you. Good luck on your tournaments, you're a great competitor.

@jacks7217 22 күн бұрын

Fantastic instruction that flowed naturally from one detail to the next.

@MrCybin 2 ай бұрын

This was great, love the explanation and thought process.

@lukabogdanovic1408 2 ай бұрын

I really liked this video, just simple, well explained. Wanna see more of them. Teaching suits your very well.

@marcosnevarez1923 2 ай бұрын

150 lbs here. You had me hooked when you described in detail my mount issues. Thanks for the tip!

@gabrielalicea4803 2 ай бұрын

Great content! Honest. Genuine. Funny. Insightful. Loved it. Thanks.

@stephenlabash3314 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!! I struggle w/ mount - all of your tips were super helpful.

@275ufc 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! Perfect for what we are working on right now.

@alexlee8765 2 ай бұрын

really good video - please continue breaking down techniques! a continuation of the mount with attacks or troubleshooting would be great!

@jojacote2294 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips! I often find myself in top game with a lot of questions (I think that's normal for a blue belt) of what to do next and it's exhausting to be honest. This video gave me a lot of ideas. Thank you very much.

@MirsadBajramiAgA 2 ай бұрын

Great tips thank you Professor!!!

@donbonifaciopt 2 ай бұрын

Always struggled to control bigger opponents in mount. I'm getting better and this video has very good tips to incorporate. Current struggle that I face is how to go from controlled mount to submissions. I always feel I relinquish a bit of control and that I lose mount,

@ninjanickysveganwellness 2 ай бұрын

So great!! And thanks for being so real. It’s a bit of comic relief and we appreciate it

@jimmybeans1349 2 ай бұрын

great instruction - helpful and right to the point. well done!

@sylver76 2 ай бұрын

Great details. One of the best mount tutorials I have seen.

@maalipaas 2 ай бұрын

This is great, very clear and useful, I got to understand the mount much better, thank you!!! I’ll also try to use it to catch weakness in other peoples mounts. I love how you teach and am looking forward to more content on the techniques, but I’d also appreciate if you could speak about injury prevention, if you have any advices to share :) I’ve been training for only 10 months and I managed to break my toe and crack my rib (both times kinda silly accident, my rolling partners were great).

@Ponytown00 Ай бұрын

Just watched your documentary on Alec Baulding's channel, and the algorithm knew exactly what to do. This is enormously helpful and explained perfectly, and we get the bonus of it being so aesthetically pleasing with your demonstration!

@JE-lj4rw 2 ай бұрын

Really liked it thank you - clear and includes great level of detail

@bjjstudent4life 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic explanation, keep up the great work, thank you, OSS!

@lucybrown1490 2 ай бұрын

This is so helpful - thanks Ffion!

@sleeplessdev7204 2 ай бұрын

Excellent format and details, thanks

@vhp310 2 ай бұрын

you're my fave instructor, very easy to understand please keep posting content

@MrNative88 2 ай бұрын

Love all your stuff, keep killing it!

@maddy8692 2 ай бұрын

Good stuff! Really needed the end portion on peeling the arms before taking mount 🙏

@jacquelinetung5102 Ай бұрын

Great video, I’m going to try these tips at my next training session! Please make more videos!! I’m only 5’4” 130 lbs so I needed these tips!

@yoy331 2 ай бұрын

It's sometimes hard to believe huge guys when they say something will work on bigger, stronger opponents. You actually know what it's like and have had the experiences I'm encountering. I'd watch any instructional you put out! Another white belt in my class told me I would never be able to armbar him, so my request is for an armbar video. Thank you, you're great!!