John Danaher Explains The Best Way To Drill Techniques: “Most People Drill For Numbers…”
Dec 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you drill techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, how do you (usually) go about it? Do you aim for a specific number of repetitions? If that’s the case, then two things are true… First,...
John Danaher Has The Best Way For Older Athletes To Enter Into X Guard
Nov 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s face it… Entering and executing some positions in Jiu-Jitsu when you’re an older practitioner isn’t exactly easy. Nor can it be, given the flexibility/mobility...
John Danaher: “Gordon Ryan Knows More Than I Do About Jiu-Jitsu’
Nov 27, 2023BJJEE
John Danaher has served as the coach and mentor to Gordon Ryan for several years, however, it appears the student may have surpassed the teacher. While all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors receive...
John Danaher Shows A Neat Tight Waist To X Guard Transition
Nov 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Whenever you have the Tight Waist Half Guard position in place, you have a great opportunity to set up one of the most dangerous guards there are in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – the X Guard! Though,...
John Danaher: “You Don’t Have To Be Heavy To Use Your Weight To Advantage Against An Opponent”
Nov 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Shucks… It would be so good if you weighed just a little bit more, so that you could use more pressure and make your training partners suffer that way, right? Well, sure. If you want to gain...
John Danaher’s Superb Advice: “Get Your Hands On Them Early”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most interesting things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is its unpredictability… Sometimes, you can never know the direction the match/roll will go! However, if you’re on the...
John Danaher Explains (& Shows) The Importance Of BJJ Fundamentals
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
No, it doesn’t matter if you have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for one, two, or ten years… The matter of the fact is that your fundamentals could use some work. And it’s not...
John Danaher Reveals His BJJ Submission Escape System & Philosophy Behind It
Nov 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Stuck in a bad spot? Yeah, that sucks… For, sure, sometimes it can be fun to be on the receiving end of pins and submission threats in Jiu-Jitsu. But if you don’t have the right escape...
John Danaher Discusses Fastest Way To Learn Submissions In BJJ
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone wants to improve as fast as possible, as soon as possible in Jiu-Jitsu, right? Yeah, we know – you included. And that’s awesome, because it can motivate you to put in the extra...
John Danaher Shows How To Build The Perfect Half Guard System
Nov 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Half Guard is a fantastic guard to play in Jiu-Jitsu for many reasons. But perhaps the best one of all is that it’s suitable for basically all practitioners; athletic or not, you can make...
John Danaher Reveals How To Learn Jiu-Jitsu Faster
Nov 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone would like to learn BJJ at a faster pace, right? Yeah, you included… But what are you supposed to do, actually, to make this possible? Well, John Danaher has some great advice....
Here’s How To Improve Your Takedowns In BJJ (As Explained By John Danaher)
Oct 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re looking to improve your takedown skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then you’re probably not having too much of a fun time. Why? Because you (probably) weren’t ever properly...
John Danaher Shows How To Pass Seated Guard With An Underhook
Oct 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to passing seated guard in Jiu-Jitsu, there are a lot of approaches that you can take. But if you want to take it up a notch – with skill and finesse – then you should...
This Is How To Perfect Your Guard Passing In No-Gi (John Danaher Explains)
Oct 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you truly want to improve your no-gi guard passing game, then it’s a good idea to learn from the people who have, in a way, revolutionized the game… For example, John Danaher. Because,...
John Danaher Shows A Powerful Way To Frame In Side Control
Oct 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Frames are extremely important when it comes to defending yourself from inferior positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For, if the opponent manages to get rid of them, they’ll have access to your...
John Danaher Shows A Phenomenal Arm-In Guillotine Choke Escape
Oct 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah… Getting caught in submissions is no fun. Especially if it’s a choke. And especially if it’s an Arm-In Guillotine – one of the highest percentage submission techniques...
Wrists: The First Layer Of Defense (John Danaher Explains)
Oct 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s the thing. You could try and learn as many techniques as possible in Jiu-Jitsu – but you’ll never be able to learn them all. Not by a long shot. Especially when you take...
John Danaher Shows The 3 Most Important BJJ Chokes (Strangles)
Oct 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s so many techniques out there in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, right? Like, there’s so much that you can’t learn them all by a long shot… So you have to learn to prioritize....
John Danaher’s BJJ & Life Advice: “For Everything You Do, Ask One Question…”
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jiu-Jitsu has a weird way of making your life better… And not just in terms of health and fitness – but also when it comes to the way you think about things. After all, BJJ is a lot about...
Feeling Like You Just Can’t Learn A Technique? John Danaher Shares Valuable Advice
Oct 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, some techniques in Jiu-Jitsu you’re learning with ease – they come naturally during drill and sparring alike. But some of the other techniques, well… It’s best if we...
John Danaher’s Advice: “Live A Life Dominated By Routine”
Oct 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Here’s the truth: if you want to become successful in anything – including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – then that’s going to take some sacrifice. Sacrifice, not just in terms of the...
Gordon Ryan Talks Wholesome Moment With John Danaher: “He Simply Nodded His Head”
Oct 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone, no matter what their goals may be, needs a word or two of support in their everyday life. From someone who they trust and can look up to – maybe even from someone who is their mentor...
Gordon Ryan Talks John Danaher: “He’s Always There”
Oct 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become successful in any endeavor and field in life, then no matter what they tell you… You can’t do it alone. You need people who will be there, alongside you, supporting...
John Danaher Has A Scissor Sweep Setup You’ve Never Seen Before
Oct 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Scissor Sweep is one of the most basic sweep techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, the way you were taught it initially probably doesn’t work against the more experienced training...
