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 Talks Success Of GSP: “He Changed The Game Of MMA”
Aug 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Georges St-Pierre (often referred to as “GSP”) isn’t just one of the most lovable people in the sport of mixed martial arts, but he’s also one of the most successful MMA...
John Danaher: “Renzo Had A Dynamic Game – He Moved Beautifully”
Aug 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Every fantastic BJJ athlete has a great coach behind them. But, even their coaches have had amazing people coaching them; for instance, John Danaher‘s first and only instructor was Renzo...
John Danaher: “You Can Reinvent Your BJJ In 5 Years”
Aug 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re not satisfied with your Jiu-Jitsu? It feels almost as if you’re… Mediocre? Well, if you want to go from mediocre to exceptional, it’s going to take some time; but...
John Danaher Reveals 4 Things That Make Gordon Ryan Great In BJJ
Aug 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What makes Gordon Ryan so special? How is it that he became such a dominant force in no-gi BJJ in such a short period of time? Sure, he trains hard… But a lot of other Jiu-Jitsu athletes do so as...
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...
John Danaher: “Not All (Street) Confrontations Are Of Equal Intensity”
Jun 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Street confrontations are something that you should evade by all means. However, when the push does come to shove, you want to be prepared. Which is one of the reasons why Jiu-Jitsu is so great....
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,...
John Danaher Shares The Basis of BJJ: “Take Away The Freedom Of Movement”
Jun 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can often be so complicated that it seems as if you’ll never become good at it? As if you’ll never really understand it and all of its moves? Yeah, we get...
John Danaher’s “Parable Of The Plank” Will Make You Less Scared Of Competition
Jun 05, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Do you tend to get nervous, even scared a bit, before competition? You’ve put in the effort prior to it – you trained as much as you could and you became much better than you used to...
John Danaher: “Skills Aren’t Enough – You Have To Be Able To See Opportunities”
Jun 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Skills – the techniques you’re able to use properly and with precision – are vital to your success as a BJJ athlete. After all, you won’t be able to do anything in Jiu-Jitsu...
John Danaher: “The Pathway To Attack Is Through Confidence In Your Defense”
Jun 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to build a strong attacking game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? That’s neat: it means that you won’t turn into one of those BJJ athletes that stall in order to win a match. That wait...
John Danaher Receives Driver’s License, Gets Stuck In Traffic: “Hopefully There Aren’t Too Many More Mornings Like This!”
May 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: FloGrappling Anyone who drives understands the frustration, stress, and an inexplicable urge to swear while stuck in traffic. Especially when it’s the case of a huge traffic jam;...
John Danaher Explains 2 Simple Safety Rules That No One Talks About
May 20, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
No matter how much you try to evade them, injuries are bound to happen in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. That’s just the way it is; as it’s a martial art, you’ll see some tweaks (and...
John Danaher: “Gym Culture Is The #2 Source Of Injury In BJJ”
May 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The gym culture of the place you train BJJ in isn’t just important because it has a big impact on your love for the martial art. Rather, it’s incredibly important for your training...
Guard Passing: Improve It With This Simple Tip from John Danaher
May 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Guard passing will never be easy, no matter how good you get at it… And no matter how skilled you become, there’s no saying that you will often be under threat by the guard player; in...
John Danaher: “I Owe Everything To My Students”
May 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is a phenomenal, perhaps even the best BJJ coach of today. And one of the things that make his coaching success particularly interesting is the fact that he has never competed himself....
Gordon Ryan Shares A Powerful Sentence That John Danaher Told Him When He Was 17 Years Old
May 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of components to becoming successful; most of which are to be found in simply being consistent with whatever it is that you’re doing. However, some of those things happen only...
John Danaher’s Invaluable Advice: “You Don’t Have To Stay On Bottom”
Apr 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
You know how, when you start to roll and either you or your training partner end up down on the mats, that person stays down? That is to say, how they accept playing the bottom game… Well,...
Brian Glick: “My Relationship With My Teacher [John Danaher] Goes Beyond Words”
Apr 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to be good – in whatever you do – you need to have great mentors. You need people who have the experience, the knowledge, and the wisdom to endow upon you. And that’s no...
John Danaher’s Advice for Not Gassing Out: “Learn To Take Active Breaks While You Roll”
Apr 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How many times have you found yourself without a breath during training? You roll with your training partner and, suddenly, you’re left without “gas”… And your partner takes...
