How To Do The Perfect BJJ Mount Escape by John Danaher

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

What is your favorite mount escape?

[@thomasthornton5478]

Tapping

[@penstar]

@@thomasthornton5478 😅🤣😂

[@luisenriquegallegosguerra8298]

@@thomasthornton5478 this technique never fails

[@namisan777]

Why is Bernardo a six time world champion? Look how focused and engaged he is and the enthusiasm he brings to try the position in every video he puts out. Bernardo signify's how a black belt is supposed represent this art by being a great student.

[@C0d0ps]

I’m only a 1.5y white belt, however I always try to do my best, as both a student to higher belts and teacher to beginners. - I feel like I improve so much faster, by incorporating the teacher-student relationship with my sparring partners and not only my teacher. - I also need to continually remind myself to not beat myself up, about losing to higher belts and talented bjj enthusiasts. Some days I need to remember to focus on submissions, and other days we work defending and sweeping.

[@MrEsco2121]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@kenis77]

Because JD explains everything so well and even the most basic of BJJ concepts can become like new techniques again. I.e the shrimping in this video.

[@kieranhimself3655]

@@kenis77simple not easy

[@breedingpitmetal]

Other coaches: 25 ESSENTIAL gogoplata setups in three minute!! Danaher: one very basic escape in 25 Minutes. Talk about work ethic.

[@gwood701]

We are privileged to see it 👍

[@RitziSantos]

Superb instruction!!!!

[@MrGatya2]

This is why I like Danaher's instructionals. When I watch a 20-45 min explanation about one basic technique, I actually learn something new.

[@tahsinahmed5692]

Tbh the mastery of the fundamentals can get you so far ❤ I really love john danahers explanations

[@clebermachado]

Danaher breaks down BJJ to the atomic level!!!!!!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Cleber Machado ossssss

[@clebermachado]

Bernardo Faria BJJ I’m waiting you to come to Alliance Orlando with Bruno Malfacine!!!!!! It would be a great honor!!!!!!

[@pup101]

he forgot about the toes positioning....

[@arjyomitra9121]

4:05 -- best mount defense ever -- "I'll be solo for one second, Bernardo." Like that, without any effort, there are no wedges, no pressure, no control. A multiple-time world champion is rendered completely powerless, and the mount defense has been executed perfectly.

[@zakmadison7517]

F' in brilliant!

[@contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint]

hahaha

[@arjyomitra9121]

@Andrew Korvin Imma try this in class tonight.

[@martinbrizuela9232]

Underrated comment

[@jlo6126]

Love how he fixes his belt in mid sentence without missing a beat...obviously he is obsessed with minor details,that's why is a great coach

[@AlexElseyMMA]

Whenever I hear “huge honour” from Bernardo I know it’s time to get ready to rumble. Him & John are the gift that keeps on giving!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

AlexElseyMMA hhahah thanks for the support! 👍

[@andros_maximus]

So true! 😂😂

[@davibourne3856]

It's a polite portuguese literal translation to demonstrate how we appreciate being in a presence of someone that we consider important. lol

[@horsefucker1866]

Thank you sir for all the great content. I really liked your input at the end regarding what you do with the outside leg while shrimping.

[@davidschwab2964]

Such wonderful explanation. Thank you John. Perfect repeatable instructions

[@jonl7855]

3:32 I can't be the only one that got a chuckle out of John tying Bernardo's belt for him instinctively without interrupting his explanation lol

[@penstar]

Yes, that was funny :)

[@slavicvolk]

1:55 understanding wedges 5:55 sliding shrimp 7:08 power shrimp 9:18 elbow escape 11:42 repeat 14:00 repeat 15:55 repeat 16:40 old school 19:23 repeat vs good crossface

[@nateums]

bless your soul

[@MrAlligator3]

Legend.

[@Plugonetwo]

Purple Heart Medal of comments.

[@Red2025Red]

Thank you

[@StephenMoore777]

These are THE best BJJ breakdowns on the net. God damn, Danaher has encyclopedic knowledge of BJJ. Guy is a gawd damn genius

[@stevereedatx]

This helped me out immensely; used this last night in class repeatedly. Started BJJ at 43 years old Jan 2023

[@shaunkerr902]

2 month white belt. I've spent all afternoon watching this over and over. Can't wait to try this next roll

[@C0d0ps]

Hiya any news in your BJJ journey? - I just started in BJJ two weeks ago. I have 1.5y experience in MMA, so a lot of Wrestling and No-Gi.

[@phx4closureman]

*now it's my turn!!*

[@patrickgoebel3301]

A world class instructor can take a basic fundamental and make it so sophisticated, Danaher is the next level of jiu jitsu teacher!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Patrick Goebel I agree... Ossss

[@solomanneil]

2nd month white belt here. Went to roll right after watching this. Used power shrimp escape to slide shrimp to guard and had a blue belt say "OK, that was nice" mid-roll. :)

[@qb1120]

Jesus, ever since I found John Danaher a couple months ago, I've made the most improvement in my game in a long time. A lot of "aha" moments

[@TheFivezerofive]

Stop ahing and start working

[@Roaggie]

Great video. I love how when Danaher is talking it feels like he's talking directly to you.

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Rogner2000 I agree... Ossss

[@mralwayscorrect6219]

3:30 such a gentleman he tightens his belt!!

[@mski349]

Bernardo seems too genuinely nice to be an absolute murderer on the mat, but he is. So much respect for the man.

[@josepheskenazi2392]

John Danaher. You are absolutely unbelievable. The wisdom. the focus. the clarity. I've been doing the heel searching version forever burning a shit ton of energy. so glad I came across this

[@MrJetlagfever]

danaher is moves ahead of everyone. genius

[@remokelm1838]

I love how carefully and focussed Bernardo is listening. I mean, this guy is one of the top black belts in the world and has won literally everything but still is listening to Johns explanations like a white belt. This says a lot about Bernardos humbleness and endless willingness to learn. Thats why he accomplished what he accomplished. Incredible mindset.

[@danielnolan3774]

Thanks John and Bernardo! Got my first mount escape with your power shrimp video. Very happy about this.

[@JCBPARISPARIS]

Having some details like pushing the knee with the hand fingers down for preventing underhook is awesome. Thanks you guys!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

JCBPARISPARIS Glad you liked! Ossss

[@michaelcorcoran3942]

Fixing that belt at @3:30 John Danaher is some man for one man!

[@juntjoonunya9216]

Lol yes! I've pointed it out in other videos. He'll adjust your shirt, shorts, mustache even. He's a man's man. Very professional courteous considerate while deadly

[@Individual_Lives_Matter]

@@juntjoonunya9216 I laugh-coughed at this.

[@BootyBot]

15:30-15:52 probably the most useful part of the video. I recommend everyone watch the whole thing though, it's golden.

[@KAP32DW]

The commentary regarding shrimping is correct and on point. I have looked at videos and almost all of them have some shrimping involved. Thanks confirms what I have discovered early.

[@Damo_81]

Wow. White belt here. I learn so much from these videos it’s insane! He explains everything so well. Thank you so much. Much respect!

[@zoommonkey]

holy shit, is there anyone better at breaking down, explaining, and keeping me 100% focused to bjj than this man? he was made in a lab just for teaching.

[@LeelosAdventure]

this is the first time i've really taken the time to appreciate and study one of john danahers longer videos. this is absolutely incredible. thank you for making these

[@harderheart]

Bernardo can't wait to get the mount position. John Denaher: wait Bernardo 😂

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

harderheart hahhaha

[@edwardtupper6374]

Lol

[@harderheart]

@@BernardoFariaBJJ ❤✊

[@utubeisshite]

He spends the first 2 mins of the video staring intently at John.. :)

[@BootyBot]

after watching this video, who wouldn't

[@moz5831]

Started BJJ 3 weeks ago. I have trained Boxing for years, did karate, judo and aikido as a kid, kinda always considered myself as a fairly decent wrestler for a non-wrestler. But this is like watching a lecture on university level mathematics. I just about understand enough to understand that I don’t understand shit, since I have no frame of reference for any of this. But hey, that’s what makes it interesting. I’m prob going rewatch this video a hundred times following weeks and months.

[@alexceskavich9828]

Jesus. Take my money.

[@EagleTrue]

It's really true about the conscious and unconscious knowledge. For exemple Marcel Garcia do his techniques perfectly but he doesn't explain or even mention all the necessary details to have a similar effectiveness. This is really were John excel.

[@Deuger]

Yup. There are great players and then there are great teachers.

[@EagleTrue]

@@Deuger yes, and Marcelo is a really good teacher. It's just sometimes more details are needed.

[@TheEvilskum]

@mov1987 I don't think that's entirely accurate. Marcelo's game is based off of the judo concept of Kuzushi, which he employs copiously because he comes from Judo. It is his kuzushi that he does which makes us think it is about speed and strength, but it isn't necessarily so.

[@JacobsWay]

“Lets bring the camera on this side” *BREATHING INTENSIFIES* 10:36

[@StaleBearFarts]

I’m a simpler man than the last man who said this, I see John Danaher, I click.

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Steve Osssss

[@db2360]

I too oss while i click!

[@MoonsaultMadLad]

Bernardo, I love how happy you are in these vids! And I love Donaher's techniques!

[@DarkMuj]

3:29 Don Janaher being a good bro and redoing Bernardo's belt!

[@cldavis33]

This is incredibly good technical instruction. And dang if it isn't very complex. I am new to BJJ, and am already blown away by the massive amount of options to learn. John gives great principles and common threads that we can learn. The advanced stuff is the basics as we used to say in my previous martial arts training and it's doubly true in BJJ.

[@DelasVC]

i feel that john is the impersonment of a 250 years of distilled experience in bjj..

[@Being_Joe]

Why have I been ignoring 50% of shrimping?

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Jose Juarez Hahaha Ossss

[@MrHeathcliff83]

we all want to be fancy, instead of beeing alive :-D

[@alextownsend6662]

Lol there’s at least 10 kinds of shrimping

[@michaelroy7093]

i just spit my coffee

[@adamdaly4847]

😂😂😂

[@MrRitmu]

The one thing that triggers my like button faster than a video with Bernardo in it is a video with Bernardo and JD in it. Nice work, thank you!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

empty spaces hahahaha thanks for the support! Ossss

[@MrFreakinAwesome20]

I've been doing jiu jitsu consistently for two years and even now I struggle escaping mount. It's always a struggle using the classical mount and the shrimp elbow escape , and usually I resort to a bridge and roll, which hardly works if my partner has a strong mount with feet crossed / Crossface , ect. I will try the power shrimp method you described asap . Thank you!

[@jesusiskingofkingss]

my man John Danaher is a world champion at teaching, how many other coaches say ''do this and then do this'' and expect anyone to learn anything, my man John is out here giving names to things, linguistics

[@roronoakora4861]

I’m a blue belt. Been out for 2 yrs due to family etc. i specifically saved this video for that mount escape 2 yrs ago cus I was struggling so bad with escapes. Glad to watch this again 2 yrs later as I try to get back on the mats. Oss!!

[@__jairomartinez__]

I REALLY need to perfect this move - as a white belt i get my guard passed on the daily bases. I always try a elbow escape but not in this manner. THANK YOU!

[@Tacticalteabag]

How'd it go over there? So far it's changed my escape completely, works well, and the other white/blue belts haven't caught on yet. How did attackers adapt?

[@Fisj]

Same!

[@timrob0420]

30 mins. Good Lord, thats training my attention span to the max

[@Iron-Bridge]

Wow. That power shrimp makes so much sense. Obrigado Bernardo. World champion with humble attitude. And the great sensei Danaher.

[@redshot1015]

I think coaches in a classes should recommend this guys videos ..!!! Literally the best jujitsu teacher on planet

[@mritorto1]

as always i am amazed with john D. lessons

[@hdvsmith]

This was by far the best explanation of an elbow escape. I literally just left the mat and we were being taught based on a wide/loose mounted position. The technique assumed my partner would allow me to get my leg under theirs. Didn't seem realistic, but this method makes much more sense. Wow. Can't wait to get home to practice this! Thank you so much!

[@ruutjormun2262]

i love how he shows you what you've literally been taught, and then shows you what you've literally been struggling with and questioning when using that technique (opening the shin when feet are locked together), and then shows you literally the easiest and most foolproof technique to do the same damn thing. but better. and flawless. and pretty effortless. danaher is a phenom.

[@robvidalbjj]

Bernardo is one of my favorite instructors... I wish he were still in NYC!

[@robertjacobsen3742]

It is so easy to look knowledgeable showing the latest inverted guard arm bar, but to show the mount escape and blow the minds of people who have been doing jiu-jitsu is a completely different level of mastery.

[@manuelburac9474]

Me and my friends are really gratefull with you bernardo and john,my game has just level up because of the way both of you explain and show those unconssious details in such an easy way. Osss

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Manuel Burac Osssss glad to hear it... 👍👍👍

[@manuelburac9474]

@@BernardoFariaBJJ oss

[@lukerobinson9646]

Love how bernardo is just innocently lying there while Danaher is narrating how to dissect his training partner's intestine. Good stuff as always.

[@Dan83C]

Im only into my 2nd week of jiu jitsu but its already clear how good Danaher is. Unbelievable coach!

[@C0d0ps]

Hiya any news in your bjj journey? I just started in bjj after 1.5y of mma.

[@islandmystify]

John just breaks it down so well.

[@Iron-Bridge]

John Danaher. Philosopher jiu jitsu master.

[@SceneByScott]

I can't wait to say in class, "That's some lackadaisical nonchalant shrimping, guys!"

[@SteveIHan]

Breakdown from a Jedi. True master. Respect to Danaher.

[@MrNuKnight]

There is great knowledge, and experience in a lot of gyms, but DAMN to hear someone teach like this, is what a true master of teaching is about. I am very grateful, please keep the content coming. :)

[@Tom_Framnes]

In my utmost humble opinion. “ Nothing more rewarding than getting ones thesis validated by those who exceeds oneself in excellence” “ Advanced are basics done correct” An honor and privilege to be able to learn from such a high skilled practitioner as mr Danaher. Again, thank you so much for the willingness to share this wisdom with all of us. Sincere regards and appreciations. Fellow martial artist. Tom Framnes Norway.

[@MontyQueues]

thank you for the video, I'm a slow learner and get left behind in my class but it's nice I also have a second teacher Danaher

[@Tentacl]

Love Danaher methodical way to talk about BJJ. Just wish the video had a little higher volume. At max here and still have to be close to my monitor to hear.

[@AndreCruzXampa]

The way Bernardo pays atention is so amazing. JD is a guy that really understand the thing

[@cloudmaster3235]

7:50 into this instructional is probably most important step. I'm a white belt and rolled with purple belt yesterday evening. I have been trying this move and noticed if you're not power shrimping properly then it's useless. You must get on your side. Also at 11:05 this detail is crucial. The hand must address the opponents knee correctly. Thanks for this amazing video!!

[@emanuelscarlatache6458]

Dude... Danaher is really classy !! I thought he had a rich vocabulary but he studied every position possible.. he's really worth watching

[@Slamminbassplayer]

When he talks to the camera, it's like he's peering into my soul.

[@charlierodgers7637]

John is such a great instructor, his awareness of the world around him is elite, cannot be trained, and is naturally sensed via the connection to his surroundings. Imagine how less effective these videos would have been if he didn't guide the camera crews position.

[@darkthunderplotts]

I am begining to believe Sensei Danahar is going to be one of the greatest teachers in the history of BJJ

[@ericpawl2535]

I like that I can come back to the same video and understand and learn new things each time

[@blue67strm]

Anything john danaher says is golden

[@foreverraining1522]

This guy John is so much better than my Gracie instructors. Wow. None of them one ever taught me this escape and explained the schrimp move so perfectly. Amazing. Thank you.

[@trianglejake]

Forever Raining Jon Danaher is a Renzo Gracie black belt....

[@MrSinusu]

Wow, the detail of the fingers of the bottom hand heading toward the ground is amazing. John Danaher is a real genius.

[@FDonovan1979]

These New Zealanders are so tuned in it's incredible. Anyone familiar with rugby knows how well thought out everything they do is. It seems that John Danaher has taken a lot of these philosphies/strategies into BJJ. I don't know if it's a consequence of their education system or what it is, but it's fascinating. The All Blacks in rugby are known as innovators, with attention to details. However, they are also known for their adherence to basics, fundamentals and tradition. It's what sets them apart and allows them to function so well as a unit. This adherence to the shrimp, the respect for something that most of us take in almost a blasé fashion..well it's the same idea and the reason his team.are the best. Fascinating.

[@marsoc0326]

On the note of education i believe he was in a philosophy doctorate program when he was younger and if you ever hang around and discuss things with people like that or especially learn a skill with someone like that you see them trying to break everything down to its most essential form and questioning everything.

[@Lift_these]

Thank you for this video my fellow Aquarian brother… I could not figure out why I couldn’t get out of mount until I studied this video…. Love you and the rest of the Jujitsu Masters Bernardo!!!! Thank you very much…. I am a white Belt and it was not explained to me properly…. NOW I got it!!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💪🏽😁

[@dp1569]

3:31 my favorite part of this instructional.

[@marston9106]

10:14 thank you for all the details! 12:24 Gold!

[@felipetejeda7545]

When you apply world class PhD in Philosophy to martial arts, you get the best BJJ professor in the world. Absolute class

[@eduardo_k]

Brilliant, engaging instruction... I can’t believe I just watched a 30 min video on elbow escaping the mount.

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

eduardo_kang Hahahahaha! Im glad you liked! Ossss

[@justinjex1]

John Danaher’s intensity reminds me of an NCO I had in the service. When he says,”If you learn one thing from this video “....... listen up. It may save your life.

[@bobsalad4379]

every beginners class needs this shrimp talk. this applies to most of the warm up movements in my opinion.

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

Bob Salad I agree... Ossss

[@iasoto]

The best explanation I've ever seen. Thanks so much!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

OSSSSS Glad you enjoyed! :)

[@chrislucero4307]

John Danaher is seriously so knowledgeable about BJJ. Good stuff 🤙🏼💯

[@armandberkut6021]

Awsome Elbow escape .Ingenious as is usual with professor Danaher

[@michaelrauls4943]

This video is awesome. Always had trouble pulling off the elbow escape against anybody besides other white belts. This gives me new tools to work with. Thank you 👍

[@juliantorres298]

Performed this escape in sparring. Works every time. Legit!

[@Dylan-wx7ru]

8:50 John Danaher stares into your soul and burns his lesson onto the inside of your skull where you DARE NOT forget it!

[@Eembuster]

Awesome video! One adjustment I made for myself is instead of doing 2 sliding shrimps to get into closed guard, I instead do 1 shrimp to get to butterfly which I prefer to play most of the times.

[@boogie56ace]

Great video. Helps me on my journey.

[@KellyAnotherAdventure]

I have been struggling so much with the usual mount escapes recently so this is just what I was looking for! Hopefully will do the trick :D

[@golddee2040]

you are the man., This is something I have noticed , too. A lot of coaches just scream BRIDGE! It is so much more than just that and most of us do it wrong anyway. That fingers pointed down tip is money.

[@skatepark1ful]

THAT WAS AWESOME!!!! I've tried somekind of these and have opened myself to other problems BECAUSE during the scramble I've given my move away or MOST TIMES I roll with BETTER GUYS!! I know it's ongoing learning and I have FAR FROM PERFECTED ANYTHING!!! And still, THAT WAS SOOOOO AWESOME!!

[@pup101]

Danaher is always so passionate. incredible

[@daviddedmon6576]

Its working really well to get me back into half guard but im struggling to get my other leg out. Im not sure if I'm doing my second and third shrimp right. But i was amazed how easily it was to get back to half guard after it being almost impossible for me the last 6 months. Thank you.

[@justinjex1]

John is always Gold.

[@phx4closureman]

My fav notes 8:00 , 8:45 , 10:15 , 11:10 , 11:45 , 12:33 , 13:24 , 14:08 , 15:15 , 19:27. 20:25 , 21:05

[@hartfordsmoke]

I was getting crushed in this mount yesterday, kept gassing out completely. I'm gonna try this out tonight i think i can pick this up easily.

[@nielst.6514]

These videos improved my jiu jitsu so much! Thanks a lot! Osss!!

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

OSSSSSS Glad you enjoyed! :)

[@fayyazalli1295]

Wow, just soooo brilliant. Thank you so much for this video. Learnt how to understand and apply basic moves in a whole new way.