Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
1,928 reviews · 4.97 / 5
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New Wave Jiu Jitsu: Open Guard The two Foundations Of Guard Play by John Danaher reviews, page 5
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: Open Guard The two Foundations Of Guard Play by John Danaher has 163 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 July 24, 2021 to August 30, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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another great instructional
another great instructionional from John. helping me go further faster.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:amazing !!!! eyes opening detais!!!
amazing !!!! eyes opening detais!!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Best dvd ever
This video has all the content about open guard. It also deals with leg lock entries in detail, so I recommend you to watch them if you are interested
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:levelled up my open guard
just watching this video instantly improved my game
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Danaher Delivers
Great for all belt levels. John Danaher does a fantastic job exploring the fundamentals and "whys" of open guard play, but also teaches you how to transition into attacks. Fantastic video!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Crazy good info
This gives a great insight on how to have high level guard retention, and how to use those retention skills to go from defense to offense.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:call_me_hand::skin-tone-2::hugging:Improve your game!
If you are looking to improve your open guard, look no further. The guru himself will show you the way!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Worth it
Instantly levelled up my open guard.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Thorough review of open guard play
Great improvement to my guard after watching this instructional. Danaher thoroughly outlines key concepts, theories, and movements essential to guard play before jumping into their application through techniques. This is a great way to learn guard retention and attacks.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Perfect foundation
An excellent foundation for your open guard, maybe not for complete beginners though. Requires serious time investment and note that it's PART 1.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Danaher continues to shine
As usual with Danaher, the technical content is simply the best. In big categories, the instructional covers these topics: Gripping — 10% Kuzushi from seated guard (The Dynamic Energy Theory) — 15% Guard Retention — 25% Leglock entries — 40% Unnecessary talking — 10% :) The only critique I have is that wrestle-ups are not covered. They are not even really mentioned. Of course, I understand that Danaher has that planned as a separate DVD but just know that without wrestle-up skills your open guard is not complete. Annoying that wrestle-ups are shown in the intro section A LOT but it's not in the actual content. As with most Danaher videos, strongly recommended BUT to those who are ready to commit to this as a serious long-term project. I would specifically point out the Dynamic Energy Theory as a treasure.
Amazing
This completely changed how I play open Guard, the amount of detail is amazing and I find myself coming back to it months after watching it to re-learn from it again and again.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Amazing
Really helped me retain guard
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Excellent theory and instruction!
Excellent theory and instruction!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Phenomenal! Highly recommend!
Changed the way I play open guard.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Highly Recommend
Top notch instruction. Clear and easy to understand. Formatted perfectly.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Danahers teaching method the best.
Really great, showing awsome concepts.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Learning better entries
Has been helpful to show different ways to get into the legs. A lot to figure out but this will be a tool to reference for a long time.
New wave Jiu Jitsu Open Guarc
John ability to break down the smallest of task in a way that day 1 white belt - experience black belt can understand is second to none. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their open guard.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Love john. He breaks down
Love john. He breaks down the technique s and teaches me them concepts i need to further my bjj
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:I'M JOHN DANAHER!
Many instructors can explain what the technique is, some the how to perform it, but very few can explain the why it works -- and none explain why it works better than Mr. Danaher.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:the guy is just a legend
I mean what more do I have to say. he can break down anything and everything.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Setting the foundation for open guard play
I got this mostly to expand my game. Become more aware of what open guard player are trying to do. It is overall a good video teaching how wrestle with your legs better.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Awesome as usual
Well structured, clearly explained and instantly applicable. Effective and easy to apply in the gym.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Cool concept
Cool concept
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