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Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher has 914 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 99% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from May 21, 2019 to November 9, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
So much detail! This is my third time to watch this section and just trying to put all the fine points into muscle memory. Great Training!
John Danaher's "Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster" is an exceptionally comprehensive and deeply conceptual instructional for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners looking to solidify their defensive game. Clocking in at over 10 hours, this volume from the "Go Further Faster" series meticulously breaks down the mechanics, strategies, and underlying principles of escaping pins and navigating the turtle position. Danaher's teaching style is famously detailed and philosophical. While some may find his approach verbose or a "slog" to get through, those who appreciate a thorough understanding of the 'why' behind each movement will find immense value. The techniques themselves are highly effective and applicable to both gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu, aiming to make you significantly harder to control and submit. Who is it for? This instructional is best suited for dedicated students of all levels who are serious about building a robust defensive foundation and are willing to invest the time to absorb Danaher's systematic approach. While beginners can benefit, the sheer volume and conceptual depth might be less immediately accessible than some other fundamental instructionals. Key takeaway: If you want to truly understand the systems behind pin and turtle escapes and are prepared for a deep dive, this instructional is a goldmine. It's less about quick fixes and more about instilling a profound understanding that can transform your defensive capabilities on the mat.
Great to begin
Wow... such amazing instruction. John really gets to the essence of what makes things possible!
Required fundamentals
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amazing
The videos have been great.
This courses teaches sticky fundamentals that you can carry along with you throughout your "career". Examples are: foot higher than your knees, get your opponents head in the same side as theirs knees, get your head inside your opponents chest, frames in which you can be confortable when you reach their knees and many sweeps. Watch it along with his other course Side Attacks - Building a Devastating Side Control System, so you can see the other side and understand how the opponent might be frustrating your attempts.
Fantastic instructional, very informative and useful information with detailed explanations.
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The little details that Danaher hammers home is priceless! Mechanics of the move and placement will make all the difference in reaching success.
Excelent content indeed... Great concepts' explanations by John and lots of video examples of a multitude of situations.
Well explained
2nd time watching this video and just as good as the first time. Building my basic level of skills and knowledge to perfect the techniques.
Excelent explanation deep enough for any belt but basic enough for begginers
Clear explanations, great detail , excellent variety of angles as always
super complete instrucciones. The level of detail this man offer is insane.
Comprehensive and very practical which will take your mat experiences to a higher level. Informative and easy to understand.
One thing you get with John Danaher is in depth detail every position of survival. If you are patient enough and really watch each part you will improve your game. I like how he shows why and why not we do certain movements in order to improve our position.
Very comprehensive
I've watched numerous videos on escapes by John Danaher, and these are by far the best I've encountered. They provide a clear, concise, and highly effective approach to escaping various positions. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve their Jiu-Jitsu escape game.
well worth it
Excellent Details
Excellent instructional! 'Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes' delivers clear, effective techniques for fundamental BJJ defense. It truly helps you build a solid foundation and 'Go Further Faster' when escaping difficult positions. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their escapes!
This video was as if it was meant for me. I've been struggling to get out of pins for ages. And he covered all of it.
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as a result,,,!!!
This is hands-down one of the best resources for learning how to escape bad positions in BJJ. Danaher breaks down the mechanics and concepts behind side control, mount, and turtle escapes with clear, methodical detail. It’s not flashy—but it’s super effective and gives you a reliable system to survive and escape against high-level pressure. A must-watch for anyone serious about improving their defense.
Amazing
best Stepp by Stepp explained and very useful in any training
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Danaher is the GOAT coach
A great supplement to training. The title, GFF, is accurate. In a matter of minutes you can expose yourself to several concepts that you can apply immediately in training. I think a main issue for me has been remembering the myriad positions and actions I can take. Watching Danaher allows me to jog my memory of techniques I have learned already, but now with additional insights and keys to the move. He explains and demonstrates everything thoroughly and with precision. Excellent videos.
Very good
useful info by danaher
Best beginner instructional and skill
Very detailed will really change your game
A great review of fundamental escapes with some details you likely have overlooked or missed. It's a great refresher and reference for practitioners at every skill level.
good~!~!
Excellent content !
thanks for this clear and structured explanations
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Best instructional for beginners. period.
amazing.
John Danaher’s Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes is a game-changer! His detailed breakdowns gave me the confidence to escape positions I once thought inescapable—an absolute must-watch for any BJJ practitioner.
Amazing defense. So valuable
Good for begginer
It cleared up several doubts I had and is a good complementary study for my daily training.
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