John Danaher’s 2 Tips For When You Can’t Train BJJ
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone who rolls has, at time or another, come to a situation when they can’t train BJJ. Be it because of an injury, obligations, or just “life” – sometimes you simply...
John Danaher Updates On Gordon Ryan’s ADCC Competition: “He’s Got To Move…”
Mar 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
As the 2024 ADCC draws near, all eyes are fixed on Gordon Ryan – the reigning absolute and superfight champion, set to defend his titles. However, how is he going to do it amidst all the health...
John Danaher on The Future of New Wave Jiu-Jitsu & the Rising Difficulty of ADCC
Mar 26, 2024BJJEE
In a recent interview at the Roka Performance Lab in Austin, Texas, Jiu-Jitsu coach John Danaher delved into various topics related to ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) and his team’s preparation for...
John Danaher’s Advice For Using Athletic Tape (For Grapplers)
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, athletic tape… The quiet hero of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes worldwide. It plays a similar role in the grappler’s life as duct tape plays for the blue collar workers –...
John Danaher: “BJJ’s Greatest Gift Is The Idea Of Solving Problems Under Stress”
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the greatest gift you’ve received from Jiu-Jitsu? Is it the friendships? The health? Or the reward of feeling better after a stressful day at work? John Danaher believes that the greatest...
John Danaher Puts an End to the Buggy Choke with a Simple Move
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Ah, the Buggy Choke… It’s so frustrating to be on the receiving end of it. You think that you finally have the Side Control, that you’ll finally be able to get your offense going and then –...
You’re drilling wrong: John Danaher’s surprising approach to drilling in jiu jitsu
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
This topic is a sensitive one. There are people who do not believe in drilling techniques (Kit Dale for instance) and there are people who drill endlessly in order to sharpen their technique ,...
John Danaher: How to Know if Your Opponent is Scared
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
Identifying fear in your Jiu-Jitsu opponent can be subtle, and according to John Danaher, it’s more about reading body language than facial expressions. Here are some insights on how to tell if...
Why Is John Danaher Fascinated With Knives?
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s common knowledge that Professor John Danaher, when promoting a student to the new belt rank, also gifts him/her a knife. For example, Nathalia Santoro was recently promoted to brown belt...
John Danaher Demonstrates A Fantastic Body Lock Takedown Variation
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
To get the Body Lock Takedown, you first have to establish double underhooks – close the distance, pummel inside, and get your grip. However, do not stay square to the other person. As you get the...
John Danaher Reveals The One Detail EVERY Grappler Needs To Know About Strangles In BJJ…
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say that you’re in competition and you’ve caught your opponent in a choke. You’re excited about it and you squeeze it… But nothing happens. They aren’t...
John Danaher: ‘Saying Gi Makes you more Technical in No-Gi Makes Zero Sense’
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE
For the last decade a debate has raged over the merits of training with and without the standard uniform or “gi” in jiu jitsu. Two polarized camps have emerged. Traditionalists claim that gi...
How Did Gordon Ryan Become the GOAT? John Danaher Explains the Secret of his Success
Mar 09, 2024BJJEE
The world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu has had many talented athletes over the years, but only a few have reached BJJ stardom and are considered legends. Among those legends, two of them seem to be...
Should You Ever Not Tap Out In BJJ? John Danaher Shares His Opinion
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tapping is the most important move in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It makes it possible for you to keep training and competing for years to come, and it also opens up more learning and rolling opportunities....
John Danaher On What’s Wrong with BJJ Takedowns?
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE
John Danaher, the highly respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach , delves into the shortcomings of takedowns in BJJ. He identifies three primary issues: motivational, coaching, and training problems. 1....
John Danaher Explains the Difference Between Gordon Ryan & Nicholas Meregali
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
“Nicholas Meregali’s style is like that of a musician, with an artistic flourish,” said John Danaher, the legendary BJJ coach, contrasting it with Gordon Ryan’s more methodical...
John Danaher Reveals 3 Crucial Concepts For No-Gi Takedowns
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE1 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...
Fancy Moves Or Foundational Techniques? John Danaher Offers A Different Perspective
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to training rolls and competition, it’s normal that you’d like to hit that fancy move… To “wow” the crowd (or even just your coach). However, even though...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shares What It’s Like To Train Under John Danaher
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes would, if they had an opportunity present itself, like to train under John Danaher. However, what is it actually like to train under one of the best coaches of...
Roger Gracie Reveals Why John Danaher Doesn’t Wear Gi Pants
Jan 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher, a well-respected BJJ coach, has long been a topic of discussion for his unique choice of wearing not just rashguards… But also for wearing only a gi top during training sessions....
John Danaher Explains Why Strangles Are Better Than Joint Locks In BJJ
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you had to choose between strangles (i.e. chokes) and joint locks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Which one of the two would you pick? Well, strangles would be the smartest choice. Why? John...
Roger Gracie Talks John Danaher’s Brilliance: “He’s Almost Autistic In That Sense”
Jan 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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 –...
John Danaher Shows A Double Leg Setup from Half Guard
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
John Danaher On Why You Should Favor Frontal Takedowns in BJJ
Jan 10, 2024BJJEE
When you train BJJ where most of the focus is on the ground, you won’t always have time to train Judo or Wrestling as much as you’d like. It’s about making a choice: do you want to be a...
