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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

• Half guard

  This was very good I've never used half gaurd and now have created a whole.game from it .John's knowledge is beyond anything I can comprehend he needs to do a mma instructional or a boxing or muah thai

  Benjamin M.January 24, 2026New ZealandVerified buyerPurple belt7-9 yrs training

• Essential if you have problems being shut down

  The only skill more essential than this is pin escaping. GFF Half Guard will teach you how to never be shut down again and always threaten your opponent from bad positions or neutral ones.

  Diogo R.January 21, 2026BrazilVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• Most Informative Half Guard Series

  So much info but broken down very very, each section builds on the next

  AnonymousJanuary 17, 2026CanadaVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster

  Great Video!

  ChrisJanuary 9, 2026GermanyVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Really good

  Very good instructional by JD. There is a lot to learn but great breakdown of echt technique and the concepts. Will help me through the years!

  MatteoJanuary 6, 2026GermanyBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• Nice

  Edmond H.December 28, 2025GermanyVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Simon

  I really enjoyed this and thought it was extremely comprehensive for a fundamentals series.

  Simon D.December 25, 2025United KingdomVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• amazing half guard instructional

  Danaher really explains in detail every single thing about the moves and concepts he teaches it is very enjoyable and easy to grasp, highly recommend it

  AnonymousDecember 7, 2025CroatiaVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Nice

  Nice

  Edmond H.December 2, 2025GermanyVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Best half guard tutorial breakdown

  Best tutorial to help you learn half guard!

  Charlie H.December 1, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlack belt16 yrs training

• Added to my sons game instantly

  After only a few watches my son was correcting mistakes he was repeatedly making at practice

  Greg N.November 29, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• Nice

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  Edmond H.November 29, 2025Verified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• A brilliant

  A brilliant series created by John. A great, well-made learning resource.

  Maciej S.November 28, 2025DenmarkVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• this is gold

  Please don't watch this video series. I want it to be my secret. I've watched a lot of videos in the past. This one made me feel like I was teleporting past all my training partners. It's unbelievable. So many really cool insights.

  Peter J.November 22, 2025United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt7-9 yrs training

• Half Guard: BJJ fundamentals

  Just typically awesome from Dannaher

  Corey K.November 15, 2025AustraliaVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• awesome

  Half guard is what I have been focusing on. Imo don't spin your wheels working on closed guard. Learn whatever they teach in class, try to be adequate. But if you want more bang for your buck focus on other guards. Half guard is awesome. Danaher covers things I have studied from other people but gives added detail or he focuses on different elements. I've watched only the first of 8 videos and I already have things I expect to use to inflict my will on my training partners tonight.

  Peter J.November 14, 2025United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt7-9 yrs training

• I love BJJ Fanatics

  Its been a great experience using all of these videos. There are a million more I want to see. Gotta take it slow though.

  Scotty E.November 13, 2025United StatesVerified buyer1-3 yrs training

• Great stuff

  Excellent

  Pierre A.November 7, 2025CanadaVerified buyerBlue belt4-6 yrs training

• Best video ever

  Best ever

  Dennis B.November 1, 2025United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt16 yrs training

• Half Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster

  Nice Details

  Mauricio O.November 1, 2025United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt7-9 yrs training

• Half Guard

  A complete blueprint for turning one of BJJ’s toughest positions into a true attacking hub. Danaher breaks down structure, underhooks, and connection so clearly that half guard stops feeling defensive and starts feeling dominant. Every detail builds toward sweeps, back takes, and submissions with purpose. Pure gold for anyone wanting to control and attack from the bottom.

  Brandon L.October 24, 2025United StatesVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Great system

  This video breaks down the half guard system like none other. Pose dilemmas to your opponent and capitalize every time. I tried finding all this info on YouTube and came up short. This is THE half-guard.instructuonal.

  Clayton J.October 16, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• Great

  Great insightful content as usual, relayed in a very comprehensive way by coach Danaher.

  Georgios A.October 13, 2025United KingdomVerified buyerBlue belt

• Great

  John Danaher’s GFF Half Guard system breaks down the position into clear, structured pathways. His principle-based teaching provides effective strategies for sweeps, submissions, and transitions, making half guard a powerful, reliable position for grapplers of all skill levels.

  andrew d.October 1, 2025United StatesVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Half Guard

  Bottom half guard player

  Claudell F.September 30, 2025United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt10-12 yrs training

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