Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
1,973 reviews · 4.97 / 5
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Leglocks: Enter The System by John Danaher has 656 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 98% are five-star and 1 is one or two stars. Reviews run from June 8, 2018 to October 28, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
235 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 70 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 50 | 4.92 |
| White | 46 | 4.98 |
| Black | 38 | 4.97 |
| Brown | 31 | 5.0 |

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As someone who hadn't had much heel hook experience prior, this instructional was an excellent deep dive into some of the fundamental positions from which they can be attacked, the goals of each athlete in these positions, and various entries into leg attacks. Highly recommended.
A wealth of Theory that helps you understand how to see what you are looking for.
I've used knee bar set ups from top half guard (reverse ashi) as a major tool in my game for a while but always felt vulnerable in other forms of ashi garami so have really avoided using heel hooks etc for this reason. I have so much to work on here and I'm looking forward to adding it to and having a more complete leg lock game.
Helped me learn leglocks!
One of the best instructional ever
incredible material as always
Very clear instructions
I think this is a great fit even if you already know a good amount of leg locks I’ve gone over this with my professor and there’s things that’s helped get better
Danahers videos cover always all the details
Super useful
Excelente, lo recomiendo
Leg Locks
It can be long winded, but you have to appreciate the details. Best used in small doses used to build the system, one practice session at a time.
you heard me
5 ⭐️
Amazing for anyone wanting to finally dig into the leg lock game
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Great to watch the instructional that my instructor references was one of the major influences in the uk leg lock scene that influenced people like Ross Nicholls
This series by Mr. Danaher is a comprehensive introduction to the leg lock attack game. Everything is clearly explained, including the reasoning behind the techniques, philosophy, and mechanics of all aspects. For older folks like myself, it's an eye-opening view of the dangers and opportunities a hobbyist and professional has at their hands (or feet).
足関節の理解が深まりました。
Phenomenal clarity and explanation! Definitely has helped my leg lock game.
Always always really good information very technical
Great detail awesome way to learn the ins and outs
Owned this for many years. I just got through the whole thing on vacation. If you need to improve your leg lock game, start here...
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If you are looking to modernize your lower body attacks and understand the underlying mechanics of submission grappling, John Danaher's Enter the System: Leg Locks is foundational viewing. Back in my purple belt days, this instructional was exactly what I needed to bridge the gap between myself and the aggressive blue belts who were constantly chasing me. When you have hungry, high-energy grapplers gunning for you on the mats, you need a systematic advantage to maintain your edge, and this series provided exactly that. While Danaher's breakdown of breaking mechanics and positional control is incredibly thorough, what truly took my game to the next level were the entries. Instead of just teaching you what to do once you are already in a leg entanglement, the instructional details how to seamlessly force these positions from open guards, top passing scenarios, and chaotic scrambles. It completely shifted how I view lower-body control. If you are struggling to find reliable, high-percentage pathways to the legs against resisting opponents, studying the entry sequences in this system will completely change your approach to the game.
Very amazing technique and explanation coach John uses to make it easy to learn and apply to your skills to level up your game and I been studying and journaling John danahers techniques and it’s helped me advance my skills a whole lot quicker! I would recommend it guaranteed
Love it⁸
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Awesome
Great Reference to theoretical leg attacks
The details in this video are exceptional. Each phase of a technique is throughly covered. If you buy one leg lock video, it should be his one.
john danaher gets the viewer to understand the entries into the leglock game and then position the legs for submissions.
systematic breakdown of the leg lock concepts and entry.
Great product
I’ve been putting off leg locks for years, and it felt like their study was long overdue. I really appreciate how thoroughly John broke down the material into basic, actionable concepts.
Great detail
Amazing
Thorough, conceptual explanations
The Bible of leg locks
Amazing details
Just so much in here, if you are new to leg locks i would get this, don't get any other instructional on leg locks until this one has sunk in, that will be some time!
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Great details and system for leg locking
You get to see the techniques that make Gordon Ryan look like Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones look like Craig Jones, taught by the master himself.
Super in depth instructional on leg locks. A lot to learn.
Great
Excellent Instructional
Danaher is the best, super helpful and knowledgeable!
Danaher is the best
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