Jon Thomas Narrates Training ( Knee Cuts, Bolos, and Crab Rides ) 

That Omoplata to Matrix was the coolest thing I've seen in my whole life

I greatly appreciate the editing on this--especially slowing down key segments instead of waiting for the narrator to rewind.

dude, using that deep, cross-collar, underhand grip to prevent them from coming up for the single is a fantastic detail!

Your videos are really helping me with my gi game!

crab ride scramble to x hook at 9:20 was beautiful. Super slick stuff.

love these narrative rolls. very helpful to see the positions live

Really cool video. The slowing down at key moments was great. Id love more of these in the future. Also very helpful to see moves at live pace so its not always the crisp drill like technique but the actual way it would be in a roll.

the roll + narration videos are my favorite. it's like hyper learning crack cocaine for my brain. Thanks

Super cool with the slowed down sequences. Much easier to follow ! Great insights thanks.

Really enjoy watching you roll. I'd love to see more videos like this!

That reset forcing the training partner flat to his back from failed knee cut and going back to knee cut with knee high and cross collar grip (making him face away) looks beautiful. I am definitely doing that way too rarely but next time I am sure to try that reset at least. Thanks for all you do!

Thanks. These narrated rolls are a fantastic training tool!

awesome video! really helpful to see you break it down like that. the slomo parts were a nice touch too.

Love these!

That was great, would love to see more of these. Cheers from Canada

Love the narrated sparring! Much appreciated.

Great review. Especially love the use of slow motion. And I completely agree on your comment on watching rolling footage and subliminally incorporating into your game.

Excellent video

Great rolls, very technical; + very instructive as a white belt I try to understand every sequences (some looks advanced). You are in Sweden, maybe worth the visit to improve open guard and make some tourism there ;-) (note not only open guard of course !)

Great action and great breakdowns!

This is brilliant mate, great video and great commentary. Can't wait to get back once the gyms open to see if I remember any of this while rolling. 🤣

this video is so helpful. that bolo to matrix attempt wtf

Thanks for this. Nice work by your training partners too. It's a great benefit to be able to hear what you are thinking "in a live roll", especially when you have to adjust and go for something new when they defend or a manoeuvre doesn't work for you. Also great to see little defence adjustment I would miss. Appreciate this type of video; laughed you getting the Matrix grab in there as well 👌

That bolo/crab ride sequence is incredible hahaha. Youre so comfortable in that position, repummelling your legs to nsvigste and the other side. Need to rewatch the Espen video about 30 more times. Do you have any neck issues stemming from your inversion heavy game? I like to invert and have some worries. I've never like badly injured my neck but often it's sore post training.

Great content as always!👍 Question: is there a good way to prevent the knee cut? I see all of you use it alot and I always get passed in training by people with a good knee cut. It’s frustrating as hell!😄

This is Art! Where can we train with you?

Jon, love your stuff per usual...when are you coming to Philadelphia? During your triangle attempt from lasso, any particular reason you bailed on the triangle to go for the matrix or was it just to practice working the matrix sequence? I’ve been working on matrix, x-hook from berimbolo, collar sleeve lately as well and have been hyper focused on getting here during rolls. Thanks

thanks for another helpful video. you have asked for requests: one response to a bolo/matrix/crab-ride style of attack is to spam toe holds and knee bars. even if they are low-percentage they do side-track my game. you mentioned not allowing one of your legs to get stuck b/w your opponent's. any other advice on avoiding those dangers? countering?

awesome as always Jon. Do you train any nogi? Would love to see how you adapt de la riva/matrix/k guard

Wondering what your thoughts are on the deep lasso + de la riva sweep? I feel like I see the opportunity come up a lot but rarely see anyone take it.

I'd love to see live narrated sparring rather than the voice over. Curious to hear your thoughts as you roll.

How does your last opponent do a bolo from your de la riva guard?

How many things did you do to keep your guard retention at 9:39?

There’s no such thing as too much of this type of content.

Looks like you're trying to kill as much as possible. Is there any value to do your A-moves a little slower to allow your partner to better defend? Or do you think I should just finish the move as fast as I can?

Where is you're gym? ( nice roll)