The first technique establishing half guard is one of my staple mount escapes, especially against bigger training partners. That deep half escape is great though! Its always amazing to me when a new twist to a familiar technique can add new and and effective options to your game. Appreciate the knowledge!
You are one of the best TH-cam BJJ guys out there...I watch hundreds of videos are you are always easy to follow and full of inside tips..thanks for all the hard work
A good tip is also to straighten your bottom leg out in order to more snuggly hold onto the 1/4 guard. Once that leg is snug, go belly up. It's almost as if you're shrimping under the opponent's knee.
I was watching this. I was in this position a few times today both top and bottom. When I was in bottom, framing hips, trying to position my own hips, he just reached down and grabbed my neck, rolled me over and went rear naked. I was on top and two times gift wrapped and went to rear naked. Half guard is tricky.
Was excited to try this but managed to get my back taken. Any idea where I went wrong? I think perhaps I didn’t shuffle forwards enough as I was turning?
Keep moving. An opponent without balance cant strike. Although realistically, an upa escape is more practical on the street although you shouldn't be mounted on the street lol. (-: Tom Davey
Glad you liked it. You will see Big Nog in MMA use this technique in the UFC. Yes you can get hit but at least you escape and end up on top! I actually find there to be little difference between sport and MMA jiu jitsu....yes there are small striking considerations but A LOT LESS than most people think. (-: Coach Tom
I manage get my hips under his knee but as I rotate he follows me and it's like stale mate until I do something else. So far I've never been able to finish the move.
mAKE SURE TO USE YOUR RIGHT UPPER ARM AND SHOULDER TO HOLD HIS FAR HIP/LEG IN PLACE AS YOU MOVE OUT AND AROUND TOWARDS THE GUARDED LEG. wITH PRACTISE, THIS MOVE WILL BE INDESPENSIBLE FOR YOU. (-: coach tOM dAVEY
I really enjoy working this koala escape. When I come on top, I get prepared for the guillotine that comes inevitably 100% of the times and I place my hand in front of neck to grab the choking hand. Any better options ? Thank you so much, I would love to have a coach like you. :)
Unfortunately from mount in MMA, you are getting punched/elbowed regardless and ironically, Big Nog uses this move in MMA to great effect. I find a lot of times, people wrongly judge moves based on strike protection because they forget that if they dont escape, they are finished anyway.Food for thought. -Coach Tom
I love your videos they help me alot in my BJJ journey i have trained judo for a year and been training BJJ for about two years this closest gym is like 30 mins away and it's just got to much for me to get there i have friends who want to train with me and i am happy about that but we are getting more and more people who want to train with us but we need more mats and bigger space what do i do i am only a three stripe white belt i Want to spread jiu jitsu i love it so much so if you have any thoughts it would mean a lot thanks
Perhaps start a small gym for you and friends whilst you continue to train 1-2x per week elsewhere. Do what you feel is best for your LONG TERM journey. Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom
The Grappling Academy thank you like always yeah we live in a town of 2000 people so they don't have any jiu jitsu so just want to bring it to the town thank you again
I'd say purple belt or brown belt depending on skill levels would be the most suitable type of coach's. No point teaching when you barely know and I'm the same rank who has trained for 4 years. I learn off of a mixture of purple brown and black belts and even a top notch blue belt who is heavily decorated in competitions. Good luck on your journey.
A lot of people try to take my or my students' back but it doesn't happen once you learn to do it correctly. Trying to take the back against deep half is almost always a bad idea and trap. You will notice that my back is on the mat so this simply precludes the possibility of someone taking my back. You may be surprised at the effectiveness of this.....if you try it. In fact, I also use deep half guard TO ESCAPE THE BACK! - Coach Tom
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you understand the art of teaching sir!!
Thank you Bino Rucker I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom
Another great video from you guys. I like how they're short, detailed, and straight to the point. Keep up the great work!
Thanks I am glad you like them! Happy rolling - Coach Tom (-:
The first technique establishing half guard is one of my staple mount escapes, especially against bigger training partners. That deep half escape is great though! Its always amazing to me when a new twist to a familiar technique can add new and and effective options to your game. Appreciate the knowledge!
Just did this at open mat against blue belt. I've only been rolling a month he had no idea what happened. Awesome videos. Much love from Canada
+TheLodiB awesome stuff, keep up the fantastic work! -Coach Tom (-:
Awesome!!!! great demonstration as always. Please video on how to maintain mount and side mount
You are one of the best TH-cam BJJ guys out there...I watch hundreds of videos are you are always easy to follow and full of inside tips..thanks for all the hard work
oooh baby. been doing the half guard part for years now. time for this bjj player to evolve. Thanks Coach Tom.
Hey hey Tom it’s great and fun to watch tour coaching thank you
Man the detail in which you teach is great.
A good tip is also to straighten your bottom leg out in order to more snuggly hold onto the 1/4 guard. Once that leg is snug, go belly up. It's almost as if you're shrimping under the opponent's knee.
Just added "Koala Escape" to my index of Mount Escapes I Should Try
Thank you coach Toam, this technique has been saving my life!!!!
I was watching this. I was in this position a few times today both top and bottom.
When I was in bottom, framing hips, trying to position my own hips, he just reached down and grabbed my neck, rolled me over and went rear naked.
I was on top and two times gift wrapped and went to rear naked. Half guard is tricky.
Deep Koala bear...i love it!
Wow I love this, gonna start utilizing this right away!
Thank you coach Tom! The koala version worked so much for me last Tuesday! I am so grateful!!!
Thanks coach!
def one of my favorite jujitsu channels
Great to hear! Have fun on the mats (-: Coach Tom
Wizardry... I have to check this out! Thank you!
The Kuala pass!!
Like a Koala.....classic. Can't wait to see the drop bear kimura counter
Haha, yes, the deadly drop bear kimura counter (-: Happy rolling - Coach Tom
fantastic, thank you I always get caught in this.
Good luck with this one Katie. Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom
Dude that huge! And its so simple
Glad you enjoyed it! MY students love this escape! (-: Coach Tom Davey
Hi Tom your videos are amazing. Thanks for posting.
My pleasure and thanks for the kind words! Glad you are enjoying the channel! Happy training (-: Coach Tom
Great videos, very well explained
very sneaky. for me perfect. i dont need much space
Step two for Americans. Google videos of koala bear hold on. Thx. Coach Tom!
nice video!
basically quarter guard then just sweep bit by bit
Im gonna try this tomorrow. I say later if this works. Anyway thanks for that ;)
Any luck?
Damn I have to try this.
Enjoy using this one. It is definitely the #1 escape at my academy! Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom
Im 56kg, I should have the arms of my fellow filipino hidilyn diaz to carry my 70+kg coach😂
Can you make a video for technical mount escape please?
I actually use this same escape from technical mount. Otherwise a top knee elbow escape. (-: Coach Tom Davey
Was excited to try this but managed to get my back taken. Any idea where I went wrong? I think perhaps I didn’t shuffle forwards enough as I was turning?
You must walk your hips away strong and quick whilst hugging his thigh and hip HARD> You will love this escape once you nail it! (-: Coach Tom Davey
The Grappling Academy Thanks so much for replying. I love your videos. Will keep trying!
Of course you call it "Koala control".
Aussie born and bred! Happy rolling (-: Tom Davey
Is there a way to do this, but protecting yourself as much as you can from strikes? Thank you Sir!
Keep moving. An opponent without balance cant strike. Although realistically, an upa escape is more practical on the street although you shouldn't be mounted on the street lol. (-: Tom Davey
@@TheGrapplingAcademy My dream would be that all streets are turned into mats. Knuckle drags would be less harsher.
Great escape. Not meant for MMA or combat situation though since guy on top would elbow the face. But slick move otherwise
Glad you liked it. You will see Big Nog in MMA use this technique in the UFC. Yes you can get hit but at least you escape and end up on top! I actually find there to be little difference between sport and MMA jiu jitsu....yes there are small striking considerations but A LOT LESS than most people think. (-: Coach Tom
I manage get my hips under his knee but as I rotate he follows me and it's like stale mate until I do something else. So far I've never been able to finish the move.
mAKE SURE TO USE YOUR RIGHT UPPER ARM AND SHOULDER TO HOLD HIS FAR HIP/LEG IN PLACE AS YOU MOVE OUT AND AROUND TOWARDS THE GUARDED LEG. wITH PRACTISE, THIS MOVE WILL BE INDESPENSIBLE FOR YOU. (-: coach tOM dAVEY
I really enjoy working this koala escape. When I come on top, I get prepared for the guillotine that comes inevitably 100% of the times and I place my hand in front of neck to grab the choking hand. Any better options ? Thank you so much, I would love to have a coach like you. :)
Cool move. !t could also be called, "Koala get hammerfisted in the face. 50xs" This is really good for grappling, but defo not for street.
Unfortunately from mount in MMA, you are getting punched/elbowed regardless and ironically, Big Nog uses this move in MMA to great effect. I find a lot of times, people wrongly judge moves based on strike protection because they forget that if they dont escape, they are finished anyway.Food for thought. -Coach Tom
I love your videos they help me alot in my BJJ journey i have trained judo for a year and been training BJJ for about two years this closest gym is like 30 mins away and it's just got to much for me to get there i have friends who want to train with me and i am happy about that but we are getting more and more people who want to train with us but we need more mats and bigger space what do i do i am only a three stripe white belt i Want to spread jiu jitsu i love it so much so if you have any thoughts it would mean a lot thanks
Perhaps start a small gym for you and friends whilst you continue to train 1-2x per week elsewhere. Do what you feel is best for your LONG TERM journey. Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom
The Grappling Academy thank you like always yeah we live in a town of 2000 people so they don't have any jiu jitsu so just want to bring it to the town thank you again
I'd say purple belt or brown belt depending on skill levels would be the most suitable type of coach's.
No point teaching when you barely know and I'm the same rank who has trained for 4 years.
I learn off of a mixture of purple brown and black belts and even a top notch blue belt who is heavily decorated in competitions.
Good luck on your journey.
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I'll take the back, with your escape.
A lot of people try to take my or my students' back but it doesn't happen once you learn to do it correctly. Trying to take the back against deep half is almost always a bad idea and trap. You will notice that my back is on the mat so this simply precludes the possibility of someone taking my back. You may be surprised at the effectiveness of this.....if you try it. In fact, I also use deep half guard TO ESCAPE THE BACK! - Coach Tom
I thought that you're not allmost flat on the back. I see you just explain in side position. ok...i understood.
One of my friends his name is Charlie he goes to this ju jitsu
Charlie is the man! One tough little kid! (-: Coach Tom Davey
next time when you come out of the bottom knee-bar the leg
Yes that is a cool move I love and so does Bernardo Faria! Kind Regards and happy rolling. Coach Tom (-:
I'm 5'2, I feel like my legs are too short for this move.
The shorter your legs the better Rachell! My shorter students love this one and I know you will too! Give it a try! Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom
Im 5’2 too and it worked for me
So skinny!!!
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Make all your videos shorter. Under 2 mins. Check out Cary kolat's channel.
R sk why make them shorter? If your attention span is only 2mins there's something wrong. He's explaining a technique.
R sk wow. What a comment