The knee ride is the most soul-crushing position in jiu-jitsu, but only if you do it right! This video is the first part of the Top Control and Escapes module of the eight-module BJJ Foundations instructional. More info about that course here: https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-foundations/ for more information.

00:00 The Knee Ride and the Knee Bump and Hip Escape
04:15 The Twisted Knee Ride, the Windshield Wiper, and Recentering
12:47 Sparring the Knee Ride

From the Bottom Escapes section of BJJ Foundations with Cal MacDonald and Stephan Kesting https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-foundations/

This video describes what I call the ‘Head Mount’ which is a great way to deal with a squiry, flexible opponent who is forever trying to put you back in his guard. Also go to https://www.grapplearts.com/book to grab my free guide to learning BJJ fast. It’s already helped more than 100,000 people and it can help you too!

Good luck with your training!
Stephan Kesting

Here’s how to train the kickpass (aka X pass) at home on a heavy bag. (shown in the first few seconds of this video). Grab my free guide to learning BJJ fast at https://www.grapplearts.com/book. It has already helped more than 100,000 people and it can help you too!

Good luck with your training!
Stephan Kesting