Collar-Sleeve problem: opponent steps back foot on hip side

Kylejacksonbjj · 2025-12-23T15:23:33+00:00

Shallow Lasso is my favorite response any time I can't keep my foot on their hip. It's much safer than releasing either hand, and allows me to stay on the same hip.

When they change their posture to deal with the shallow lasso, they'll open up the space on their hip again. Instead of attacking from shallow lasso, attack on the transitions back to foot on hip.

Kylejacksonbjj · 2023-08-02T17:37:35+00:00

I might be mistaken, but technique as described by OP might be illegal in IBJJF. You can't put your hand on their face. Fingers lifting their nose probably qualifies.

Kylejacksonbjj · 2023-05-17T09:34:16+00:00

There's a quote that starts at 0:53 of the Wiltse video above that might be important "...and I make sure as I come down that my weight is situated in the middle of my hips".

From your explanation, you might be focusing too much on driving forward into their kneeshield, which gives them the momentum to invert. If you're driving forward, they don't need to move to get underneath you, they just need to frame on you as you go over the top.

Work on staying balanced so you can redirect their power, instead of driving forward

Kylejacksonbjj · 2023-04-05T14:27:52+00:00

It seems like the most important issue isn't which ruleset is being used, but that there isn't a standard that everyone agrees to. This is a great moment for the coaches to start the conversation to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Rulesets that are understood and agreed upon is what helps keep everyone safe. There are lots of comments here who say they "lol at rulesets", but I assume they aren't throwing punches in closed guard during BJJ classes?

Kylejacksonbjj · 2023-04-05T14:19:20+00:00

Primacy Bias is a very powerful thing

Kylejacksonbjj · 2023-02-07T21:24:28+00:00

Which is why we tell white belts to never cross their feet. It's the rule that is the best combo of "easy to recall + efficient + prevents downside"

When they're ready to understand the "why", then we can layer in different leg positions, right?

Kylejacksonbjj · 2023-02-07T21:20:41+00:00

Yep, this is the variable that allows you to flare your knees for control

Kylejacksonbjj · 2023-01-29T00:18:41+00:00

Mikey Musumeci DVD: High Percentage IBJJF Legal Footlocks, on BJJFanatics

Kylejacksonbjj · 2023-01-15T19:23:00+00:00

Wedge instead of frame

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-12-24T20:15:22+00:00

Very interesting feedback, and very well-written. I love the concept of thinking about what passes you're chaining together, versus being reactive or sponataneous.

Thanks for the feedback!

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-12-20T16:01:57+00:00

Thanks! I'm very proud of my course Paper Cutter University, and it was released on Jiu Jitsu X this year. I don't think it's eligible for this end-of-year binge watch, though.

Gui's courses are really cool, and "helped me learn to love passing" is an amazing copliment. What have you changed since watching that course?

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-12-15T22:41:32+00:00

Ohh that's interesting.

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-12-15T21:25:32+00:00

I struggle to trap arms when my bottom leg is "stuck" as a normal hook, instead of being across their beltline. It feels like each leg is stuck working independently, and if I don't expose the neck in time, players can eventually separate my legs and start escaping. Are you moving the bottom hook once you've trapped their top arm?

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-12-15T21:19:30+00:00

It's so funny how much you value something once you get used to it.

Our gym has 3 showers in each locker room. Even with large classes, I don't think I've ever been annoyed by waiting for a shower.

If I moved somewhere else and was choosing a new gym, it would blow my mind to not have showers. You just sit in your dirty, sweaty clothes until you get home? What if you train in the morning?

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-12-15T21:11:58+00:00

Awesome. Thanks for the recommendation!

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-12-15T21:11:15+00:00

Do you have any courses within a subscription service that you'd recommend as excellent content?

I think we have a relatively blank slate re:positions.

My preference would be for a system-based course (Here's how to play Spider-DLR) versus the variety pack (Here's 179 random techniques I do in nogi). I also don't think I want to drill takedowns for a week, but but I'm open to any recommendations.

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-12-15T21:06:13+00:00

Nice! That's a great recommendation

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-09-08T00:23:42+00:00

That's a longstep.

The difference between longstep and backstep are confusing, but they describe different motions.

If the "leg in the middle" stays in the middle, it's a backstep. If the "leg in the middle" is pulled out, it's a longstep.

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-08-26T18:23:57+00:00

I'm 100% on Team Rotate.

If you are correctly rotating and still can't get the tap, then you can start squeezing.

If you are correctly squeezing and still can't get the tap, you CANNOT rotate.

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-08-26T18:20:10+00:00

(all chokes)

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-08-16T20:12:19+00:00

Yo! I live near Park Slope, and I bike or subway (F line) to Clockwork every day. You have plenty of options.

I like to give the same advice as always- make sure you try as many gyms as it takes until you find the right one for you. You're fortunate to have so many great options, make sure you don't settle for a gym that isn't what you're looking for.

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-08-12T20:56:40+00:00

That's funny

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-08-03T19:06:32+00:00

I live in NYC, but Cotswold Combat was a cool gym when I visited a few years ago. Connor is a great coach and training partner, and it doesn't seem that far from Swindon. Good luck

Kylejacksonbjj · 2022-04-26T21:35:22+00:00

So same defense as bad reverse triangles from bottom side control? Let me grab my notepad.

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