Editor’s Note: Just one month in, Tyson Kilbey Jiu-Jitsu is already building a vibrant, inclusive community where individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds can train, grow and achieve their goals. The academy has welcomed everyone from skilled Jiu-Jitsu black belts to NFL legend Tamba Hali, as well as local media interested in the new Kansas City location.
Proudly first responder friendly, Kilbey invites drop-ins from around the world — whether you’re visiting the area or looking for a place to train while traveling. “At Tyson Kilbey Jiu-Jitsu, we’re committed to offering top-tier instruction rooted in the principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with a welcoming environment for all,” Kilbey said.
To learn more about their instructors, class schedules and training philosophy, visit www.tysonkilbeyjiujitsu.com.
To truly understand the mount position in Jiu-Jitsu, it’s essential for officers to train from both the top and bottom. However, in real-world scenarios, officers are more often in the top mount position. Key Jiu-Jitsu concepts for law enforcement include how to maintain control from the mount, the importance of conserving energy and strategies to protect access to officers’ gear.
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In this episode, Tyson Kilbey and Joe Sullivan break down an effective control strategy from the top mount: keeping the knees wide for a stable base and crossing the toes behind the subject for added control. They explain how underhooks serve a dual purpose — providing enhanced control and limiting a subject’s access to an officer’s duty belt or firearm. If a subject attempts to grab the officer’s gun, securing the weapon and responding with close-quarter elbow strikes is a highly effective countermeasure rooted in Jiu-Jitsu principles.
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