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Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher reviews, page 19
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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Excellent quality
I found this guard retention instructional very helpful the small details an the overall concepts really opened my eyes to develop my knowledge & skills in retaining guard
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher.
Excellent!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:They Shall Not Pass!
J.D never disappoints! Great details and great philosophy.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Learning the rationale behind each
Learning the rationale behind each position or move as well as the technical detail that you need to be successful at accomplishing such moves has been tremendously helpful in the early stages of my BJJ journey. Doing specific training and rolling is great at my gym but seems to lack the fluidity and more importantly the know how that is required to not get easily frustrated in the early stages. Danahar does a great job breaking things down systematically so you roll smarter not harder!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Broken down well and easy
Broken down well and easy to follow . I’ll be hoping to apply it to my learning
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Guard Retention
I actually got this before the Pin Escapes Instructional and did not appreciate it at first. But after I got the Pin Escapes and rewatched this instructional, I was able to grasp the concepts that John was teaching. This Instructional and the Pin Escapes are a must for beginners.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Outstanding product
This is a must have for all belts. Nobody can compete with John’s attention to detail.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent for the more advanced
Amazing as per usual from Danaher, but I think this is more useful for blue belts and upwards. It's a lot more conceptual and I've found the more beginners think about guard retention the more they struggle. I would reccomend the open guard one is this series first. But it's always amazing value with Danaher
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Amazing product
Systematically easy to understand. core concepts and principles are so accurate and easy to grasp. Suitable for beginers and advanced fighters. couldn-t recommend enough!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Love the breakdown of concepts
I have a handful of videos from BJJ Fanatics and I can say this is definitely one of the best. The breakdown of concepts and when to switch between offensive/defensive is extremely helpful for the when to try a specific move.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Essential Viewing for Guard Enthusiasts
Outstanding instructional. John Danaher provides esoteric insight into how to retain one’s guard, as well as reestablish the guard should your opponent begin their attempt at passing. In addition, he provides you the requisite moves to drill to help prevent an opponent’s attempted pass and strategies on how to go on the offensive. Well worth every penny.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Great instructional
This instructional is very helpful and useful. Very tecnical, detailed, easy to understand and practice. The content is excellent. This video is a really game changer :top:
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Guard retention
Excellent
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:This video has allowed me
This video has allowed me to understand how to keep people in my guard as well as how to pass people’s guard. I highly recommend this video for anyone starting BJJ.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Just perfect!
Well thought and structured! Loved all the concepts and the way they were explained.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Worth every penny.
This dvd gives you everything you need to improve your guard retention. The theory of guard retention alone has improved my game greatly. Also, liked the retention methods for different passes your opponent might use. Worth every penny.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Outstanding!
This was one of the best instructionals that I have found to date. The theory of guard retention was very helpful. If you are new to the sport this is a game changer.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Must have
Is a must have for beginners.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:A must have instructional for any level
I wish I would have had this instructional from the first day I started jiu jitsu. I found myself saying wow I wish I had known that a long time ago. My guard retention keeps getting better way better as I keep focusing on the conceptual approach the videos cover. I am also working on guard retention from the specific forms of passing that is covered in the later sections. This is the best guard retention instructional you can buy. Danaher breaks jiu jitsu down like no one else.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Very clear and helpful
Very clear and helpful
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:A whole lot of theory
if that is your thing, you'll love it. If not, it'll feel like it drags.
Amazing coach
This video is awesome. Very detailed. John Danaher is an amazing coach. He is explaining in depth all the concepts to defend your guard. Just been working on this. Already seen improvement in my guard. Thanks bjj fanatics
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Chocked full of invaluable information.
Chocked full of invaluable information. If you’re the type of person who likes a principle based approach or needs to understand the entirety of something before you feel comfortable with it, this, and all of Danaher’s instructionals, are for you.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Amazing Video! An in depth
Amazing Video! An in depth look at things I thought I knew, but I didn't know ****.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Lots of drills to assist
Lots of drills to assist in guard retention.
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