In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, few names resonate as profoundly as those of Roger Gracie and John Danaher.
Recently, Roger shed light on the distinctive coaching approach of Danaher – attributing his success, among other things, to what he perceives as autism spectrum tendencies.
He spoke about the subject on the “Cortes do Connect Cast” episode, as reported by BJJDoc:
He’s very eccentric. Super smart. Super smart.
You can almost say he’s autistic in that sense.
Danaher’s reputation for obsessive film study and his unconventional social demeanor have been well-documented.
Roger continues to praise Danaher:
He doesn’t have a life. His life is Jiu-Jitsu.
This intense focus and unconventional approach, according to Gracie, are not just quirks but integral to Danaher’s effectiveness as a coach.
His students, like Gordon Ryan, are living proof of the success that can be achieved under Danaher’s guidance.
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