John Danaher Explains Why “How” You Win Matters More Than Winning Itself
May 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher recently shared a key insight into how grapplers should evaluate their progress, emphasizing that the outcome of a match is only part of the story. Here is what he had to say on the...
John Danaher Shares Advice For Coaches: “This Is What Students Need”
May 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Being a coach in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no easy task. Taking care to explain everything properly, to plan your sessions before they begin, and then to provide direction while drills and sparring are...
John Danaher Explains Why Training Without Intention Is Holding You Back
Apr 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
In BJJ, it’s easy to fall into the rhythm of class – show up, drill what’s taught, roll a few rounds, and leave. But according to John Danaher, that approach is one of the biggest reasons...
GSP Talks Rolling Against John Danaher In His Prime: “Nothing I Could Do”
Apr 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For years, athletes have chased better conditioning as the key to performance – but according to Georges St-Pierre, there comes a point where that pursuit stops making a difference. Speaking with...
John Danaher Explains Why If You Can’t Recall Your Sparring – You Can’t Improve
Apr 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
One of the biggest blind spots for lots of people in BJJ isn’t the technique itself – it’s memory. According to John Danaher, most practitioners finish a sparring round without truly...
John Danaher Explains Why Revisiting Basics Transforms Your Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, most practitioners are constantly looking ahead – new techniques, advanced systems, and the next level of development… But according to John Danaher, real growth often...
John Danaher Explains If You Should Really Go For Position Before Submission
Apr 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
One of the earliest lessons in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shapes how most practitioners approach the sport for years… But as you progress, that same principle should evolve into something more dynamic...
John Danaher Explains How To Choose The Right Submissions For Your Game
Mar 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher believes that one of the most important turning points in a grappler’s development is learning how to choose the right submissions. But instead of trying to learn everything, Danaher...
Nicholas Meregali: John Danaher Is The Greatest Jiu-Jitsu Coach In History, Even Beyond Helio Gracie
Mar 23, 2026BJJEE
Nicholas Meregali has never been one to hold back his opinions, but his latest statements may spark one of the most significant debates in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Speaking on a podcast with...
John Danaher Explains The Key Shift That Separates Beginners From Experts In Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has outlined one of the most important – and often overlooked – differences between beginners and advanced practitioners in BJJ… Where they generate their control and power...
John Danaher Explains One Of The Hardest Decisions In BJJ: “I’d Be A Liar…”
Mar 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher recently shared insight into one of the most difficult judgment calls athletes must make during live sparring… Knowing when to fully commit to a technique and when it’s better to...
John Danaher Explains What You Should Be Doing In-Between Rounds – Not Just Resting
Feb 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Most grapplers treat the short break between rounds as nothing more than recovery time. But according to John Danaher, that small window might actually be one of the most valuable learning...
John Danaher Explains The Skill That Separates Good Grapplers From Great Ones
Feb 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher believes improvement in Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t end with new techniques – but that it begins with learning how to see. In a recent reflection, the renowned coach described grappling not as...
John Danaher On The Importance Of Goal-Setting: “Effort Is No Guarantee Of Success”
Jan 28, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Maximizing your potential in Jiu-Jitsu is not just about showing up and training for the sole purpose of training itself. But it is also – if not even more so – about having specific goals...
John Danaher Explains Why Thinking One Move Ahead Is Ruining Your Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has long emphasized that technical excellence in Jiu-Jitsu is not just about physical execution, but about how an athlete thinks while executing technique. In a recent Instagram post,...
Why John Danaher Refuses To Hype His Athletes Before Competition: “There’s No Difference”
Jan 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has rejected the traditional idea that competition should feel different from training – instead arguing that the key to performing well under pressure is treating the biggest stage...
John Danaher Explains Why You Shouldn’t Fear Losing Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills
Jan 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has offered a thoughtful perspective on how skills are built, neglected, and recovered in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And why practitioners should feel confident experimenting with new...
John Danaher Explains Why Hard Work Alone Isn’t Enough In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For many practitioners, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grind defined by long hours on the mat, sore bodies, and the belief that sheer persistence will eventually lead to mastery. But according to legendary...
John Danaher Explains Why You Should Think As A “Rich Man” In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher recently shared an analogy that reframes how you should think about movement, control, and risk on the mat. Rather than focusing only on techniques, the New Wave coach emphasized how...
John Danaher Explains Why Favorite Positions Mean Nothing In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often described as fluid & somewhat spontaneous – but according to John Danaher, the most effective practitioners aren’t simply reacting. They’re steering the...
John Danaher Reveals The Hidden Skill Beginners Get Wrong In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has shared another fundamental concept for grapplers looking to improve their efficiency on the mats – learning when to relax and when to apply tension. In a recent post, the renowned...
John Danaher Explains The Real Secret Behind Using Pace In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Many practitioners assume that going faster means being more effective, or that high tempo is the key to exhausting opponents. But as John Danaher explains, elite grapplers use pace in radically...
John Danaher Explains Why Feeling Like A “Klutz” Is Normal In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent social media post, John Danaher addressed one of the most universal struggles in Jiu-Jitsu – the frustration of feeling clumsy and incompetent when learning something new. He reminded...
John Danaher Calls Out BJJ’s Biggest Flaw: “Not A Single Takedown”
Nov 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher had addressed one of the most unfortunate realities in modern Jiu-Jitsu: athletes are world-class on the mat, yet shockingly underdeveloped on their feet. As more competitors choose to...
