Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John Danaher
1,973 reviews · 4.97 / 5
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The Fastest Way: To Develop An Unpassable Guard by John Danaher has 222 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 99% are five-star and 1 is one or two stars. Reviews run from March 28, 2024 to October 25, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Very helpful for me as someone new to BJJ and whose guard is passed all the time. The Fastest Way instructionals have the systematic approach that Danaher uses but are simpler and faster paced so probably better for beginners.
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This BJJ instructional provides thorough explanations of fundamental techniques, making it an essential resource for practitioners at any stage. With its detailed, step-by-step approach and extensive demonstrations, even the most complex techniques become accessible and manageable. Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned grapplers, this guide offers valuable insights and practical advice to improve your game.
Really good instructional!
Anything Danaher produces is top notch of course.
Love this instuctional
excellent shows how guard retention techniques link so well. enjoyed the explanation of the importance of inside positioning in various positions.
the best coach in the business
just started doing No Gi classes after could years in Gi. this is bery helpful for transition.
Excellent instructional series intended to be the minimum system needed to have a difficult to pass guard. Breaks guard passes down into 3 different types and teaches you how to address all 3 with applications and techniques. Can't go wrong with Danaher instructionals and this one is another must have.
another great instructional by mr. Danaher
Vital content for any BJJ athlete
Now my guard is unpassable thankyou john dahnaher for the knowledge
inverted guard for prevention
Great from just a conceptual point of view
Great material! Watch and use almost right away and see the difference it makes.
John communicates the concepts of guard so well; a fantastic blueprint to improve the various skills of guard retention.
Always great getting this type of knowledge!
Professor John Danaher hands us a Rosetta Stone of stable and offensive guard concepts
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Really valuable. I wish I had this when I first started. Very simple methods to not get buried on bottom time after time.
Helpful stratagies for maintaining and regaining your guard.
great details
This video series is the most distilled version of all the Danaher videos. This is a good place to start if you're struggling to pick one of his instructionals.
Danaher always points out the smallest things that make such a huge difference. It's crazy a simple change in head, knee, foot position makes all the difference.
I was hesitant to get this, especially since I've had my eye on Lachlan's anthology and Danaher already touches on guard retention in New Wave Open Guard volume one. However, he goes in depth on some of the most common guard passing scenarios, and how to stop it (even sometimes how to counter). And, I don't know if this is intentional, but Danaher is much more succinct in his presentation this time around. Part of the reason why I hesitated to purchase was it was a lot shorter than some of John's other work, and it's the same price. There's pro and cons to both approaches, but I really think Danaher nailed this. I'm especially thankful because my schedule is a lot busier than before, and it's hard to find time to watch instructionals. This being shorter is actually a major pro for me. Highly recommended.
Guard Retention
this made my guard a lot tougher to pass
I get a lot out of Danaher's instructionals because he explains things from a high level down to the details. This is a very helpful guide to guard retention, and helps you understand what your goals in different positions.
Good content coherently set up and well explained
All the little details in this course make such a difference. Worth every penny if your a serious BJJ practitioner.
the level of instruction and amount of detail are just amazing. you are getting the very best here!!
Very insightful guard techniques
Very improve my guard retention skillsss !!!
This is really great video, you should watch this first.
A rehash of other instructional, just with far less content
The Fastest Way Series is overall excellent but this video so far is one of the best of the best. In non-static positions like guard retention its important to know goals and movement, not "techniques." I've never seen someone comprehensively describe many of the techniques in this video so clearly. Not a sexy topic but it seems like a huge gap in my game currently and looking forward to getting some of these concepts into the gym.
I consider myself a pretty good guard player and I just became an even better one with some small details.
Wonderful lesson and knowledge delivered by the master
excellent drills and explanations as always
brilliant
One of the best guard retention course I've ever seen.
Professor Danaher always delivers, simply like that. The best teacher around
This is a highly intuitive video about the mechanics and educational material of maintaining your guard and it pairs very well with his closed guard series. He states, the two most important positions and things to learn into Jitsu are developing an unpassable guard and pin escapes. This is 1/2 of the equation.
amazing
john thoroughly covers all aspects of guard retention in this dvd. it is incredible
Great guard retention materials
John danaher
Mr. Danaher's videos are always worth the time, money and energy. They are always full of great insights, little details that may go unnoticed but which are of great importance. After half a decade of training you get a rough idea of the main moves, positions, ideas and philosophy of the sport and the key to further development is the knowledge of those little intricacies and subtle details. Mr. Danaher's videos are a great source for that acomplishement. The key is to come back regurarly to these videos because each time you'll find something that you did not notice, something that may have not resonated with you at first but what now speaks books.
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