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John Danaher is universally known one of the best kept secrets in Jiu-Jitsu. The New Zealand born, BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie has been praised by the BJJ community as being a master and brain of the art. Danaher is a highly intelligent individual, who has a Master degree in philosophy, and is totally focused on the evolution and improvement of Jiu-Jitsu. He is also the submission coach of none other than former UFC Welterweight Champion George Saint Pierre. Danaher trains at Renzo Gracie’s Academy in New York where he also teaches Jiu jitsu.
He wrote a very interesting analysis on the belt system in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
4 weeks after a major hip surgery Professor John Danaher taught the afternoon class at Renzo Gracie Academy.
He taught from a standing position with a cane while 2 of higher ranked students performed the techniques as he instructed.
He shows us all that in #JiuJitsu there are no excuses!
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