Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
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Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher reviews, page 18
Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher has 546 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.97 out of 5. 97% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from July 10, 2019 to September 10, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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shaved months off of training
Got this shortly after getting my blue belt. Wish I had this from the beginning, it advanced me quickly.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:First experience
Incredibly detailed instruction. Feels like college courses all over again :slightly_smiling:
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Stop the Smash
Excellent instructional. Just finished the instructional and memorized and drilled many of the concepts while going through. Last night I kept a brown belt from passing my guard during multiple rolls. And I'm a white belt. Felt really good not getting smashed.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Outstanding!!! Highly recommend to anyone
Outstanding!!! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to understand guard retention techniques. John does a fantastic job breaking things down.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Danaher delivers.
This course will certainly help build a solid foundation for your guard retention. John Danaher’s attention to detail is incredibly helpful.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Must have
One of the best videos on my files! This is a knolege that all bjj fighters should have!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great in many ways
What can you write, that has not been already said by prof. Danaher instructionals. For me it not only provides fundamental knowledge how to apply filmed techniques but most importantly shows what is the reasoning behind them. I was able to get deep understanding about the game that I'm looking forward to improve.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Greatly improved my guard retention skills
The instructions were excellent and after practicing and implementing the techniques and concepts my guard retention skills have improved by leaps and bounds.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Oss.
Oss.
Response from BJJ FanaticsOSSSSGreat details and clear explanations of principles
I found it very helpful to have the general principles explained before the specific techniques. It certainly makes the learning easier and allows us to adapt our game to the ever changing situation. The techniques offered range from early stage to late stage recovery. Excellent video and wish I had this earlier.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great fundamental movements breakdown
Awesome video! Really appreciate the breakdown of fundamental movements and why we do them. So often we shrimp like zombies without thinking of the trike applicability of the movement and perfect it mindfully.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great instructional for anyone looking
Great instructional for anyone looking to learn how to or improve on guard retention. Danaher as usual has huge detail in his teaching - covering guard retention from a concept perspective and from a technique to technique approach. Watched a few times and have found the concept understanding has help massively in training
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:John Danaher’s teaching legendary! This
John Danaher’s teaching legendary! This series is what is to be expected. Top quality, concise and effective. The concepts in this program are foundational and a must to have in your library.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Love the scientific method style
Love the scientific method style that John Danaher has!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:This instructional is on point!
This instructional is on point! The amount of detail John goes into gives even a BJJ novice like me, much greater perspectives into how to retain, defend the guard.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:This Guard Retention series is
This Guard Retention series is a great center for all of Danaher's Guard related work and also puts some of his solo exercises into better perspective.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Top
Really truly greatest John Danaher instructions. Top quality and clarity of guard retention instructions. Thank you John Danaher.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Very good for a beginner
I’m new to BJJ and this course has helped me immensely. I love his emphasis on concepts in his teaching style. I have to understand the “big picture” before I can get my head around the details. He does an outstanding job with that. He still gives an enormous amount of details so there’s something for everyone regardless of learning style.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Understanding the concept of guard
One of the best instructionals i’ve seen!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Excellent
I wish I’d bought this sooner. Critical elements for keeping from getting passed. A++
Amazing Instructional
Every time I re-watch I find more details that I miss that help with the current issues I am experiencing in training. Thanks so much!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Why isn’t this more emphasized in class?
I’ve spent so much time learning to attack from open guard but not much on guard defense. Really changed my game. I’m much more annoying now:call_me_hand:
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Why isnt this subject emphasised more in class?
This instructional impacted my guard game and my ability to pass guard substantially! Super excited about drilling this content!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great fundamentals
Wish I had this instructional as a white belt, specially because it is in a long time neglected field (the guard retention). highly recommended also to the coloured belts. Danaher teaching stye is one of a kind. It is not engaging (to be polite), but his understanding of the body dynamics and details he point out are astonishing.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Guard retention fundamentals from the best
This instructional has served me very well in my short few years training. Any time I want to focus on improving my retention I come back to this video for ideas on how to improve.
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