Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher
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Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher has 1,973 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.97 out of 5. 97% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from March 17, 2020 to November 8, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
For everyone wanting to learn the building blocks of this sport
Self Mastery taught by the master himself
As good as can be training alone
These specific exercises instructions have improved my ability to perform in a match. Without a doubt you have to do these Jonh Danaher exercises
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im glad I have this
Thanks to you, we the purpose of each drills. Good complement with your orhers videos, Pin Escape, etc...
Thorough explanation of the basics. Really helped my wife which is just starting out.
incredible teacher , perfect for training at home when gyms arent open during quarantine.
Great for lockdown
During Covid and those of us who are being extra careful this is a complete life and mind saver, this will help to stop you from going crazy.
Good vidéo, well explained , easy to understand
Great drills to do on your own
Practice makes perfect and this DVD can add some extra ideas to your daily solo drilling. John Danaher takes the time to explain the importance and necessity of correct solo drilling when access to a training partner is unavailable or to just simply compliment your training.
Outstanding! Can’t thank you enough for this clear and decisive demonstration, And it’s free, incredibly kind of Mr Danaher ...considering all that’s going on in today’s world,This has really helped me in isolation, and given me a reason to get up and get to grips with these wonderful drills 🤘�:smile:
Thank you for the generous gift at a time we all need it :)
Danaher is brilliant as always
I wish I had understood the body mechanics that are shown here early on. They are more important than any technique. As most classes progress now, these body mechanics are rarely the focus, certainly not in the detail presented here; students learn the mechanics by trial and error, and if you are not athletic, the odds are against you. What is shown in this video is not only for solo work at home during Covid, I think these should be part of drilling in every class with the same demand made for correct technique as is presented in the video.
Awesome!
An absolute must.
If you want to get into the specific biomechanics of the archetypal movements in Jiu-jitsu, this is a must-see. It can be immensely beneficial for both students and teachers looking to expand their perspectives of the "why" behind every movement.
Has helped keep the body moving throughout the COVID times! Very grateful for this breakdown of movements. Especially when I practice Solo.
Quarentine sucks, but having a treat like the material in this dvd really helped me not feel like my technique was diminishing while not being able to practice!
JD is a fantastic instructor!
Excellent drills, insight and an abundance of knowledge and tools to keep you busy solo.
Excellent
Lots of practical info and overaps with the guard retention and escapes vids.
This instructional was top notch. I didn’t realize how much some shrimp work and some of these other movements would drastically improve my game. Def worth the time. And worth all the $$ when they start charging for it again
Teaches you how to move on the ground which is where high level players excel.
Helps during these times of isolation and away from the mats.
I love John Danahers teaching style. Here, he explains the why behind each move and exercise. As a purple belt, I knew some of the moves of course, yet his teachings explained new ways to use some of them, such as the reverse shrimp, or the best way to bridge for BJJ. I walked away feeling I had a better understanding of the why behind each move, and how to execute them efficiently. I’ve been benefiting from the toes to bar exercise as well, which I had never incorporated into my workouts before.
I watched this and was immediately floored by the not-so-subtle things I was doing wrong - as well as the fine details that could immediately improve my skill set. The instruction is precise, explained well, and is shared in a way that makes sense. The devil is in the details, and after watching the videos, then doing some of the drills WHILE watching the videos...things clicked. After some practice and thought, I was able to employ one, maybe two of the moves while sparring with a partner (who had watched and practiced the video with me). We both stopped mid-roll to exclaim - "Hey, that was from the video" and had a huge laugh about it. So, yes....watch, then try, then employ the technique as you see fit. This definitely helped me.
Excellent training from the mastermind himself!
Great during the lockdown! John Danaher explains everything in detail and the reasons why !
Great job!
I find the techniques and exercises taught in this video useful in improving and understanding the common moves used for sparing.
Great fundamental breakdown of Brazilian Jiujitsu movements. A great refresher and perfect timing for current circumstances. Definitely helped tremendously. I’m a black belt and it definitely gave me new ideas on how to coach new students and develop their coordination in BJJ.
It's more than a set of drills. This instructional tells you why the drills matter and how they apply directly to your Jiu jitsu. It's fantastic, like everything from John Danaher.
Love the details.
Danaher is the most eloquent teacher I've ever witnessed
John Danaher does an excellent job in explaining how to execute each of these vital techniques. Before this instructional, I was -as a white belt- utterly unaware of the importance of these foundational techniques. The cool thing has been to notice that the applications of these techniques on the mat are extremely effective.
Solid drills for a time when we can’t train the way we want to. And no excuse to leave these behind even when we get back to the gym.
Great for beginners or intermediate students, who wants to know and improve fundamentals. With strong fundamentals which you learn here on point, your game will improve overall.
Best site for bjj
Danaher has incredible insight in the application of body movement, and he gives hours worth of it in this video.
As always, John Danaher is incredibly thorough and well spoken. As someone who still can’t train, the flexibility and dexterity John shows will undoubtedly help not only in the meantime, but even after I can get back to regular training.
Practical and very instructive. The content is great, the way the professor explains the material is top notch. Great tutorial!
Amazing how clear Danaher explains all the reasons behind every detail in each technique, it has improved my open guard game a lot!
Wiht The Master you Canada notre go wrong
John Danaher is truly an exceptional teacher. These solo BJJ training drills are really helpful for me because I work from home and I love to train. So during my time outside of the BJJ gym, I can still get in reps because training and practice is the key to get that muscles memory. Thank you Mr. Danaher and Mr. Faria for this video and website of amazing BJJ resources!
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