Modern Self Defence: Ground and Pound Techniques with a BJJ World Champion
Martial Arts have been evolving for hundreds of years, proving their effectiveness in various scenarios time and time again. Modern times call for modern training methods, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) standout Jeff Chan from the YouTube channel MMAShredded has offered an invaluable insight into just that. In his video “Trying to Ground & Pound a BJJ World Champion,” he explores pertinent techniques that could mean the difference between standing tall or hitting the pavement in a self-defense situation. Knowledge is power, and understanding how these techniques work is absolutely pivotal. Often, the key to self-defence isn’t just about the brute strength or aggression of your attacks, but the strategy and foresight you exhibit in and out of the fight. Your opponent may be physically stronger or faster, but what truly matters is how well you can adapt, react, and strategize based on the situation. One of the primary strategies explored in the video is the Ground & Pound technique. Originating from MMA, this technique involves taking your opponent to the ground and using a combination of strikes to achieve peak damage. Boasting impressive control and dominance, the Ground & Pound becomes an almost essential go-to in a self-defense strategy. That being said, any strategy is moot without an appropriate adversary to test it against. Jeff Chan’s chosen partner for this demonstration: Sulleyman, a BJJ World Champion, unquestionably offered an immense challenge, which only served to accentuate and validate the strength and effectiveness of the techniques demonstrated. Throughout the video, Jeff Chan utilized follow along striking & grappling classes. Clearly demonstrating that even in a one-minute video, a wealth of knowledge can be conveyed, these classes break down complex techniques into their most fundamental parts. Follow along classes, while generally online, offer a chance for remote learning. No gym or dojo needed, just you, your screen, and room to move. These classes can be an excellent opportunity for beginners and seasoned martial artists alike to practice their strikes and holds, fine-tune their techniques, and test out new combinations. Furthermore, Chan’s demonstration with Sulleyman is an essential reminder for all martial artists; winning isn’t about overpowering your opponent, but understanding how different techniques can be combined, modified, or improvised based on the fight’s flow. MMA’s inherently hybrid nature encourages this flexibility, allowing for rapid response and adaptation.Relevance of Ground & Pound In the Modern Age
The Ground & Pound technique’s effectiveness isn’t just confined to the ring; it holds incredible relevance in modern self-defence scenarios as well. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, physical assaults represent a large portion of global crime. This highlights the critical importance of martial arts training and self-defense know-how. By mastering the Ground & Pound, you’re not just learning how to defend yourself in a physical confrontation, but also how to control it. This element of dominance plays an integral part in self-defense, as it allows you to dictate the pace of the fight, maintain your safety, and decisively end the confrontation if need be. Strongly emphasizing the importance of application, repetition, and variation, Jeff Chan’s “Trying to Ground & Pound a BJJ World Champion” video is a must-watch for anyone keen on enhancing their self-defence capabilities. After all, martial arts are not just about the technique, but understanding why, when, and how we use it.MMA Block
MMAShredded is a YouTube channel operated by Jeff Chan, a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Through his channel, Chan shares insightful training tips, techniques, and personal fight experiences. His in-depth knowledge of MMA, passion for teaching, and easy-to-follow instructions make his channel a favorite among combat sports enthusiasts.
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Comment below if you guys want to see more ground & pound drills/scenarios! For example, ground & pound vs X guard, half guard, full mount etc.. also make sure to give coach Suleyman a follow on Instagram @ssg_jiutjisu!
Awesome video
no gloves and little more power on the punches…lights out.
take away the Gi and try again.
Loved the video. Made the mistake of reading the comments 😂
Now take the gloves off….😂
Cool, now try again but this time allow elbows…
We actually do this every Monday at the Gracie jujitsu I go to, we use those big sparring MMA gloves to remind ourselves what's for the matt and whats for the street or MMA
Now do it without gloves.
all these people in the comments saying this prove bjj is weak, would get fucking armbarred in half a second lmao
No elbows?
Take off the Gi and those big gloves. My guess is that you would have a very different outcome. Unless the top guy has zero grappling experience and gets subbed real quick.
Would the khabib leg locking trick work in this scenario ?
Need to take off the gloves, or have the bjj practitioner wear the same gloves.
I see a lot of people trashing BJJ here, id also like to point out that Jeff is also a BJJ practitioner and is pretty skilled. If you took a random tough guys and told him to try and GNP a BJJ guy it wouldn't go as well.
Yall should wear regular clothes and try it
This is a BJJ practitioner doing shadow ground and pound vs BJJ.
this is also gi lol im scared to do bjj in mma 😂😅 mma has made me become a wrestler
How about you drop some elbows on his face until it’s opens up.
I remember one of the first things my bjj coach/mma coach warned us about was to not approach grappling in mma like a bjj competition because the opponent was gonna pop us in the face as hard as they could and we were most likely gonna get whooped
Bro you were literally hitting him with the power I spar my 6 year old son with haha. + boxing gloves is a serious disadvantage in the g&p
If you take off the gloves bet the outcome is different real world scenario no gloves
he's in a GI, maybe try without one,
Yes more ground and pound! Can you use elbows on the ground? Cause I think you would put to sleep the BJJ guy in 2 secs
You're clearly holding back on your GP
He wouldn't have been nearly so effective eating real punches, not to mention he used the gi as handles. Try this in board or compression shorts and see how long he lasts!
Honestly if he could use elbows and this was off of a knockdown, jiu jitsu guy has 0 chance
3-1 isn't bad!
Ground and pound with a kimono one I guess if you’re in cold climate
No gi no gloves guys fucked.
Plus the guy doing the ground and pound looks weak himself
This is why wrestlers have had the most success as UFC champions. Obviously you need to be a complete fighter, but as a base, heavy hands and pressure is a lot to deal with.
Let’s not forget that jiu jitsu started on bottom for every round of this demonstration
Would have loved to see this in no gi, very hard to get grips when someone is smashing your face in
Hmmmmm
You playing with him my boy
Not same as bare fist plus elbows
See if that works without the robes
😂😅 yeah that's not ground in pound you just keep Fergie on and stay in the gym
Takes a tough dude to say, “I’m gonna try to sweep you, you just keep punching me in the face and ribs.”
That’s a solid training partner right there
Dude could have pushed of hips long time ago
How old are you and how long have you been training?
Kudos to the BJJ guy doing well testing himself against ground and pounding ☺️
Try it no gi.
Lose the clothing and you’ll see
No gi diffrent story though maybe
Bjj is great if you aren’t being punched.
Even though he’s a bjj world champion I feel like he’s still at a disadvantage since he’s never trained ground and pound, and did very good for his first time. MMA grappling and BJJ are 2 very different styles
That's the problem when you trainning striking against a grappler. A grappler can outgrapple you because going full-on grapple doesn't hurt as much as getting punched full force.
Black belt? Who gave him? We have to check this.
No gi and no gloves he getting dogged bro