Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
1,973 reviews · 4.97 / 5
John Danaher · Combo
Master The Move: The Side Crucifix by John Danaher has 80 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.99 out of 5. 99% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from April 2, 2025 to October 26, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
73 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 | 23 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 21 | 4.95 |
| Black | 12 | 5.0 |
| White | 9 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 8 | 5.0 |

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I was able to hit a north south kimura on a very tough training partner who I never been able to catch like that before. All because of details from this. It's basically changed my no GI game on top
Great instructional
I just want to say Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This content has truly changed my side control.
The Side Crucifix
Amazing
Technique
The technique
Good
Great instructional for attacking from side control.
This series and the back crucifix system have been amazing additions to my game. I have most of his dvds, and have watched them multiple times. His side control and back Instructionals worked wonders for my game, and when he released individual videos on the back and side crucifix, I was stoked as they are my favorite part of those respective systems. His attention to detail, and devotion to breaking down the why behind his techniques is second to none.
Good Infos as always
Very good to help side control attacks
awesome like always
Fantastic stuff. Great detail and conceptual breakdown.
Easy to understand
サイドからの攻撃のバリエーションが増えました。
Good Skill to finish
This is a fantastic instructional that provides really specific details that has changed my side crucifix game instantly.
Amazing
I never really played the crucifix till watching this video now I’m comfortable with it
Best side crucifix instructiobal.
John does a great job of going on depth of how to get to pins and enter the crucifix and then the pathways to submissions.
John puts a lot of emphasis on how to get into the crucifix and multiple path ways to pin that lead into various submissions.
Learn from one of the best, the explanation makes it easy to understand even for beginners!
One of my favorite videos ever from John!
Well explained
Good detailed and not too long winded
always great!!!!!
Love the shin pin crucifix
A lot of bang for the buck. Ten finger method for acquiring underhook to various passing methods. Very detailed.
Great!
Excellent insight and an amazing resource!
Cannot ask anything more from the John Danaher
Interesting details. Another add to the game. Enjoyed the summary to review the material.
This is by far the best way to control your opponent.
I started using it regularly, it's very efficient with very good details
And you better listen! Outstanding as usual!
Wonderful detail
Very clear and knowledgeable advice. Nothing less but greatness from danaher
I’m committed to getting into all the nuances of jujitsu and Danaher is one the best at providing amazing details. This creates such and eye opening understanding of how a simple control position can be used in so many ways.
👍
Very good video and the moves are simple. Cleared some things up for me regarding how to pin the near side arm.
I love this instructional
Great! This is the first instructional I've ever purchased. I would recommend this to a more advanced player looking to improve side control. I took away probably 20% of the content here and was able to apply it on the mats immediately seeing more subs from the position. Ready to get watch again to see what I will add next.
Great video series breaking down the side crucifix.
Another great instructional.
The teaching is great. Laid back . I find his instructionals easily to take in nothing is rushed much is explained
a lot of good techniques!!
It’s very good.
Excellent system from JD as usual
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