Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
1,973 reviews · 4.97 / 5
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Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher has 554 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 October 12, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
227 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 4.98 |
| Blue | 75 | 4.97 |
| Purple | 28 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 13 | 4.92 |
| Black | 11 | 4.91 |

Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher is currently listed on the BJJ Fanatics storefront at $197.00 USD. View Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher on BJJ Fanatics
Very good details.
best guard retention instructional
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Danaher is an absolute legend, no matter if you're white or black belt, you will benefit of the way he breaks every technique down. Guard retention is an essential skill that is commonly overlooked in traditional gyms. Highly recommended to take control of your own learning with this instructional.
Danaher's ability to distill vital information and communicate it succinctly is unparalleled. Great instructional.
Danaher's ability to distill vital information and communicate it succinctly is unparalleled. Great instrucional.
O instrucional é excelente. John Danaher detalha a retenção de guarda com uma amplitude impressionante, revelando conceitos e micromovimentos essenciais que geralmente não são esmiuçados em treinos comuns. Vale muito a pena!
Great techniques well presented from different angles.
Great clinic
While some might be frustrated with Danaher's theory, I found it useful to explain why certain moves work and others do not under certain circumstances. It can be overwhelming, but I have found it to be helpful already. I haven't finished the instructional yet, and I am already applying some of the principles. In fact, a black belt at my gym had noted his surprise at how my guard retention has improved.
Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster
This instructional helped me elevate my game to a new level. I wish I got when it first released.
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Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster excelent
various ways of guard retention while the top person is attacking.
Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster excelente
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Amazing guard retention course
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I like that he gives you the conventional understanding before the practical different guard against standard passing
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excelente tutorial
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John’s material is perfect for when you want in depth details to improve your game.
Another excellent institutional video that can add essential tools to your guard retention game. A truly great course.
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My guard retention went through the roof one day at my gym, and has been getting the attention of the purple and brown belts in my gym. At first I thought this instructional was too repetitive, and didn't offer much actual instruction, but about halfway through it it's conceptual approach proved crazy affective. It's essential.
One of Danahers’smost practical instuctional
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This instructional is pretty much what took me from blue belt to purple belt
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muy bueno lo recomiendo
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excelente tutorial, el mejor
I really need someone to clarify every detail and John does exactly that.
Danaher really spends a great deal of time on every scenario, which is great for dealing with isolated positions and issues.
An encyclopedia that never gets old. Makes more and more sense the more time you put in.
great instructional about a very important topic
Amazing instructional. Principle based and easy to apply.
Gostei muito. Muito didático
As always, very detailed instructions by JD
The guard retention and recovery instructional by John Danaher is excellent, especially for those who are just starting to understand guard retention. He does not teach only specific guards, but presents retention as a situational framework, which makes decision-making during rolls much clearer. Guard retention is one of the hardest topics to teach online, and this instructional is very well done. Danaher talks a lot, but it helps a lot with understanding the concepts.
The best guard retention content out there!
Golden material by JD
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