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Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher reviews, page 8
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.
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Fills in all the gaps
Not every school teaches all the basic moves of guard retention. This will fill in the gaps in your game
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Essential study for all BJJ practitioners
John breaks down every aspect of retaining the guard in a high level of detail. This is not an instructional that I would suggest you watch in one sitting. Given the density of the information, it is more beneficial to focus on one section at a time, to allow your mid to digest the knowledge. There is a lot of knowledge to be consumed in here and I think it is a must have for all BJJ practitioners.
Splendid
Spelndid work as usual by mr Danaher.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻10/10
This Fundamentals series are essential for anyone starting at BJJ, it provides a deeper understanding of the techniques which is gold for us analytical-type of practitioners. It is a good purchase. Definitely recommended.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Very well conceived plan of
Very well conceived plan of teaching. I really don't think any instructional can be done better then Danaher's ones.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Guard Retention: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster By John Danaher
all of danahers instructionals are amazing, but start from the defensive ones! Your game will get better that way
Detailed instructional!
Very detailed and enjoyable to watch.
Valid
Worth it
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent
Danaher always brings so much info to his instructional and the quality of his coaching is world class
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻H
Great stuff
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Comprehensive Overview
Within the first hour I had discovered things I had been doing wrong for years. Well worth it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Everything you'll ever need to know about guard retention!
John Danaher walks you through everything there is to know about guard retention. He explains all the different concepts but also shows the specific retention movements against all the common passes you might encounter. This has helped my game tremendously, 10/10 recommended!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Brilliant
I love how John goes into so much detail. This helps my understanding so much. He is an amazing instructor and I love all of his instructionals.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent product as always
Excellent product as always
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Didn’t know I actually needed this
Definitely filled a hole in my game
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻My 1st buy when i got started
helped build a strong foundation/guard to work off.
A must buy video
Brilliantly put together video, teaching all the fundamentals of guard retention, worth its weight in gold for anyone starting their bjj journey
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻More than 5 stars
This is more than a 5 stars video. JD explains everything you have to know if you want to keep your guards. This is a must have.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Guard retention
John Danaher is amazing.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Essential
Should be mandatory study for anyone doing bjj!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻It’s John Danaher do you
It’s John Danaher do you expect something less than 5 stars.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻John Danaher the best
Not an easy ropy to teach and understand. Maybe it’s just me but his precision in language and methodical way resonates with me
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great stuff for lower belts
I liked it. Great stuff for lower belts. Not as useful for higher belts though, which is fine. Guess by some point of bjj journey you would have figured out most of the concepts or learnt them from someone. But invaluable for lower belts to really accelerate the learning process.
John Did it Again
Another masterclass from John Danaher. Study this material and find success; or don't and keep getting your guard passed.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻The first step to become good in BJJ
Before watching this instruction, I was a just ***** doll laying down on the floor waiting for my partner to practice his pass movement. I still remember my third BJJ Professor telling me, that I have to play guard but not Top. Btw, I am from Kodokan Judo -not from Kousen Judo-, therefore to have my back on the floor was not my garden. So when my Prof. said to me that I have to play guard, I always struggled because no matter how many I try to play guard- Near distance guard, Open guard- I end up being passed. My Journey to becoming a good guard player in BJJ started in this way, but Unfortunately, I didn't understand how to work as a guard player until I encounter this instruction. I don't remember on what occasion Prof. John mentioned why his students are confident to attempt offense because they know that they can get back to a safe zone whenever they are in danger to be passed and subbed. I had not had know how to guard rather knowing mere the name of the guard. It is still the first part of my journey. Thanks to this instruction finally I can clearly see how I build a technique on in terms of progress and walking forward to be better.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗2nd to none
Best technique instructional. Great technique and the context is beyond easy to follow.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Another Great Video
Well put together and explained. Can’t go wrong with Lord Danaher
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Good option
Not the easiest to drill solo, but great info and details
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Best Purchase
By far the best instructional I have purchased. I love playing guard and this has helped me greatly.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Must have instructional for the fundamentals
Offense is based on good defense. This will speed up your guard retention and will give the confidence to attack and be more agressive.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻This made me one the pesky Guard Players in my Gym
I used to get tired of trying to learn on the mat without direction or very little. When you go to a school they drill moves and your learn but don't get the concepts of retention. I didn't want to wait till 4 stripes to get good I want to become a legend. So this course helped me notice when to accept and move the next step ahead. I even learned how to darce people while giving in to the break of my guard.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Life guard
This content made my life much easier at the gym and jiujitsu much more enjoyable and sustainable for me
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻good content
However, is a little bit repetitive
Pretty good
Best to have a partner to practice with. Details can be a bit repetitive. but overall a good instructional
A lot of people complain
A lot of people complain that Dannaher is long winded....I prefer this. You can really learn a lot and get a deep understanding. I enjoy the videos and almost take them as lectures.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻JD gives you all the
JD gives you all the details and scenarios to help you start improving your guard game immediately
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Theoretical teaching materials
Good for those who want to understand theoretically.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent!
John Danaher is considered the best for a reason. Top level details and explanations.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great Instructional!
As a new white belt, this video is valuable to me. Survival is the game for me right now.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Fun, informative and very easy to follow
As a 2 stripe white belt... I ****. As far as I can tell, if im wise, ill get good at surviving soon :joy:. This lesson block on guard retention is awesome. Simple easy to follow instructions on how to effectively learn (with tons of live practice) what your opponent HAS TO DO to get inside and score/ pin you for smashing. I have enjoyed all of my BJJ Fanatics vids. But John Danaher is on a field of his own here.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻so far so good
This helped me a lot lately.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Outstanding
Anything from Danaher is a solid 10/10 in my opinion.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Danaher is hard to beat
Danaher utilizes two approaches in this instruction. In the first half he utilizes general principles for guard retention. Then in the second half he goes through particular responses to particular passes. Altogether he provides a robust response to the passing game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Guard Retention
A fantastic way to build your defense game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Game change
I am currently focusing on what Gordon ryan said on YouTube video, what to focus as a blue belt. Sensei Jhon Danaher said almost like this once that he believes who you teach can change the situation and boom exactly my game is now on different level. Thanks so much.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻instructionals
this instructionals combined with some drilling equals perfection
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great teachings and concepts!!!
Great teachings and concepts!!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great instructional
The basics will get you out of a lot of trouble.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome Instruction
awesome, very informative!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻t
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