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Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher reviews

Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher has 377 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 98% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from September 22, 2019 to August 30, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.

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The reviews

• Excelente.

  Excelente tutorial

  Jose Z.August 30, 2026ChileVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Good information !

  AnonymousAugust 19, 2026MexicoVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Fundamentally sound

  When evaluating John Danaher's "Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster," the standout feature is its absolute commitment to building rock-solid foundations. This is not a collection of flashy, disconnected techniques; rather, it is a deeply systematic approach to mastering the half guard position. ​The true strength of this release lies in the simple, repetitive nature of the teaching. Movements and concepts are broken down into their most basic components and iterated upon intentionally. This repetition is a highly effective pedagogical tool designed to drill fundamentally sound instruction into the viewer's grappling vocabulary. By consistently revisiting core mechanics, the series ensures that the underlying principles are fully absorbed and understood before moving forward.

  stephen b.August 12, 2026Verified buyerBrown belt10-12 yrs training

• Video Review

  This video has helped me sweep a lot of people who are better than me and led to offensive positions that I have not been able to get too before. Great video.

  AnonymousJuly 11, 2026United StatesVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Fine-Tuned a Half Guard I've Played Since White Belt

  I've played half guard since white belt, but this instructional helped me elevate my game. The small details John gives really locked everything in. Highly recommend for anyone who plays half guard, whether you're new to it or fine tuning your game.

  Stephen H.July 11, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBrown belt7-9 yrs training

• John Danaher half guard

  I have been watching this instructional for years and I still find myself coming back to it and find some hidden gems. A must have for older guard players.

  Csaba T.July 8, 2026Verified buyerBrown belt7-9 yrs training

• Fundamentals and more

  Great detail around fundamental half-guard techniques. Prof. Danaher goes beyond basic moves and shows advanced approaches as well.

  Greg T.June 27, 2026Verified buyerBlack belt10-12 yrs training

• Half Guard

  Amazing series that will improve your game!

  Ade O.June 26, 2026Verified buyerPurple belt4-6 yrs training

• Good

  Chris D.June 23, 2026Verified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• Half Gaurd

  This one really changed my game and gave me great chances to be offensive from bottom. The Paradox of Half-Guard was very eye opening!

  Ade O.June 20, 2026Verified buyerPurple belt4-6 yrs training

• John

  The seam that runs down the back of every gi gets me everytime

  Jason S.June 16, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt4-6 yrs training

• Game Changer

  Cohesive and Systematic. Will change how you approach Half Guard if you keep studying it and working the system!

  Ade O.May 26, 2026Verified buyerPurple belt4-6 yrs training

• Half guard

  Most impactful guide I've picked up. If I get tight waist half guard good things are bound to happen.

  Zachary C.May 23, 2026United StatesVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster

  good as a beginner even better as an advanced belt.

  max Q.May 11, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBrown belt10-12 yrs training

• Showcases a through half guard game

  Elliott L.May 8, 2026United KingdomVerified buyerBlue belt4-6 yrs training

• Always good

  Loving this series

  Taylor N.April 21, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• Muito bom

  Muito bom mesmo, excelente

  Luis H.March 22, 2026BrazilVerified buyer

• Great Breakdown and Instruction

  John Danaher is an excellent explainer of this fundamental series on bottoms half guard. Been applying what I learn each day whenever at the gym.

  AnonymousMarch 16, 2026United StatesVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Fantastic

  This was excellent for filling in the gaps with details from a master explainer.

  Bryce G.March 16, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt4-6 yrs training

• Best Half Guard Series on the Internet

  Best Half Guard Series on the Internet for Fundamentals... and if you're like me, these "Fundamentals" are WAY more than Fundamental. Exceptional detail.

  John W.March 8, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBrown belt13-15 yrs training

• Really enjoy Danaher’s instructional's as I feel he breaks down positions and explains the reasoning behind everything very well. No different for this half guard series

  Lisette G.February 24, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBrown belt7-9 yrs training

• Fundamental but brilliant

  Purchased at white belt came back to it at blue and found it unlocked massive progress for me

  Thomas T.February 10, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt4-6 yrs training

• Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals

  Very good intructional.

  Dan S.February 9, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBlack belt16 yrs training

• You never go wrong with JD

  Excellent teaching tape of how to improve from the bottom of half guard.

  Philip G.February 7, 2026United StatesVerified buyerBlack belt13-15 yrs training

• Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster

  Always awesome from Dannaher. Funny the tech you see in this video is what others now are claiming are modern and in newer videos.

  Corey K.February 6, 2026AustraliaVerified buyerBlue belt

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