John Danaher Explains Why He Has A Name For Every Move In Grappling
Mar 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is one of the greatest BJJ coaches of all time… And one of the many things he’s known for is that he has a name for every single technique and position. Why is this so?...
Reinier de Ridder Trained With John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: “I Basically Trained, Ate & Slept”
Feb 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Reinier de Ridder has been investing tremendous amounts of effort into further developing himself as a fighter – in all areas, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And, even though he is an...
The Apocalypse is Near: John Danaher Decided NOT to Wear a Rashguard Outside the Academy
Jan 19, 2023BJJEE
Why does John Danaher always wears rash guards everywhere he goes? As a BJJ mastermind, it shouldn’t be strange seeing Danaher in the classic no-gi attire, a rash guard. However his reasons are...
John Danaher Shares His Thoughts On The Best Standing To Ground Techniques
Jan 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’d like to become more successful in no-gi takedowns, then you better go ahead and learn the 3 concepts that will make no-gi takedowns work more often than not. Takedowns are a must if you...
[Watch] John Danaher Training With The Legendary Boris
Jan 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you know the legend of Boris… One of John Danaher‘s first black belts? Not much is known about Boris, except from the fact that he trained with Danaher for some time and that he was...
John Danaher Reveals An Essential Component Of BJJ… That You Have To Accept
Jan 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There’s plethora of techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as concepts, principles, and everything in-between… But you don’t have to learn all of them immediately. Nor is there...
Sean O’Malley: “I Feel Bad For Dana, His Wife Slapped Him – And It Deserves A Slapping Back”
Jan 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC president Dana White was caught on camera in a physical altercation with his wife, Anna, during New Year’s Eve. Soon after the incident, White gave a statement; explaining the situation and...
John Danaher: “You Need Time To Manifest Improvement”
Jan 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The 2023 is upon us – and so is everyone’s New Year’s resolutions, one bigger than the other. But how are you supposed to achieve these goals? One thing is for certain:...
Teen BJJ Prodigy Relocates To Texas with her Parents To Train with Danaher & Gordon Ryan
Dec 27, 2022BJJEE
One of the most promising BJJ/Grappling competitors of the new generation has changed BJJ academy. Helena Crevar, known as Helena Jiu Jitsu Girl on Instagram, will train under John Danaher and...
John Danaher’s Advice: “Don’t Become A Doubter – Stay True To Your Self Belief”
Dec 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Life isn’t always a smooth ride. Especially when you want to achieve something bigger than “everyday stuff” – be it in your family life, career, or whatever else… Like...
John Danaher Shows A Strong Single Leg Finish – The “Cutback”
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Takedowns are a must if you want to dictate the pace of a match. Joe Rogan said that fighters with strong takedown games can push the pace better because the takedown threat is always looming. This...
No-Gi Takedowns: John Danaher Explains The Basics
Nov 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you prefer training no-gi… That’s alright – but what is not alright is not knowing how to set up and finish takedowns, as they’re quite different from their gi variant....
John Danaher Talks Training Session with Tom Hardy: ‘He is a Talented Jiu-Jitsu Player’
Oct 29, 2022BJJEE
As time passes, it seems that Tom Hardy is becoming more and more infatuated with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The world-famous actor recently trained with famed Jiu-Jitsu coach John Danaher. Danaher talked...
Armbar – Should You Cross Your Feet? John Danaher Answers
Oct 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most common and most controversial questions of BJJ history is whether crossing your feet when doing an armbar is right or wrong. The answer is not black or white. This question is a bit...
John Danaher: “No One Was Born Good At Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s easy to get discouraged by a bad day of training or competition in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, your focus shouldn’t be on your “daily” performances; but rather on your...
Nathalia Santoro Earns BJJ Brown Belt From John Danaher
Oct 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Nathalia Santoro has been promoted to the rank of BJJ brown belt by John Danaher. Nathalia, who is a long-time girlfriend of Gordon Ryan, shared the news and her gratitude for the promotion on her...
John Danaher Speaks About Giancarlo Bodoni: “Never Let People Underestimate What You Can Become”
Sep 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Not matter how dissatisfied with your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey you may be so far, there’s always going to be room for progress. For becoming better… And even for completely reinventing...
John Danaher: “Be Ready With Both Mind & Body”
Sep 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready – both in life and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alike. But that doesn’t mean just being prepared in terms of physical readiness… It also...
John Danaher: “Even If You Pull Guard, You Need To Learn Takedowns”
Sep 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
No matter what some may tell you, there’s no shame in being a guard puller. It’s a legit move and tactic to use in training and competition alike; so, as far as sports Jiu-Jitsu is...
Gordon Ryan: “John Danaher Is One Of A Kind”
Aug 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is widely considered to be among the best (if not the best) contemporary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches. His former Danaher Death Squad (DDS) has introduced a revolution into the sport...
John Danaher’s Advice: Control The Head & Shoulders
Jul 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us. How many times have you thought to yourself: “Man, it would be really great if there were some tricks that would make me better on the mats immediately.” Probably...
John Danaher: “Have Faith That You’re Improving – Even If It’s Not Very Apparent Among Your Peers”
Jul 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the reasons why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is such an amazing sport is that you perform it as an individual… But you train it with a group of like-minded people. But, as great as training with your...
John Danaher’s Open Guard Advice: “Attack Them With Your Legs”
Jun 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Are you looking to improve your Open Guard game? Yes? Fantastic! But yeah, we know how frustrating playing it can get; you seem to have less attacking options than you do when playing from top and...
Gordon Ryan Talks His Relationship with John Danaher: “I Am Forever In Debt To This Guy”
Jun 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
No one becomes successful just through their own merit, not even those who are the most successful in their field. Such is the case with Gordon Ryan as well who, despite what some may think of him,...
