5 Tips To Pass ANY Guard by John Danaher

[@BernardoFariaBJJ]

What is your favorite way to pass the guard?

[@QuakePhil]

Anyway that avoids reguard…. Nice details here!

[@LeighRemedios]

1) 1:00 Posture and base. 2) 7:10 Break their points of connection. 3) 12:10 Distance management. 4) 19:56 Gain advantage in a neutral position. 5) 25:06 Shut down the hips when consolidating.

[@nickmeistersa123456]

Thank you!!

[@paulo3613]

epic

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

Leigh Remedios thanks I was starting doing it when I scrolled down and saw your post :-)

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

Your voice was good dear bjj oracle

[@RMichaelHimself]

6) 9:02 “I don’t have an opinion on that”

[@joshpm5305]

At this point, I consider Jon one of my coaches lol

[@Ghost.uppercut]

Try rolling with his students, Did it for 2 years. It feels like Vegeta going against The androids without SS lol

[@joshpm5305]

Hunt7r our gym is an affiliate gym to Renzo Gracie so it’s very possible

[@harryjohnson3617]

I guarentee if u watch this video while trippin on shrooms u will be thrown lmao💀 dude the way they talk and sound and how they look will mess your world up🥴

[@kallesbaksatt]

Who are the others?

[@VoltedSoldier]

Much prefer lachlan. He doesnt support/train douchebag trolls or worship the sound of his condescending, intentionally over articulate voice.

[@Jorm321]

John: Bernardo try go out of my side control Bernardo: *violently shakes his head doing nothing else* John: You see that's extraordinary difficult even for world champions

[@lukaszf5024]

vidovic2805 lol

[@MrSnippety]

😂😂😂

[@chancesims5833]

So, as we can see Bernardo is in a F&@ked up position. Look at Bernardo....23:55 BERNARO!!!!

[@naomi7366]

12:19

[@jsmithes]

Lmfaooo

[@MC-tm2uy]

I've been doing judo for 6 years and cross train with a lot of BJJ friends. This has been the most systematic, clear concept and details on guard breaking I've ever seen. Thank you

[@shaynegreen]

1) Stance Integrity 1:10 (base/posture/structure- balance) * knees forward, weight in feet evenly distributed, head high 2) Eliminate Opponent's Connections (grips) 7:10 to stop his push/pull forces- no more than 2, ideally none 3) Distance Control 12:10- supine and seated situations *center line- line up your knee with his center line *toe line- don't enter past his toe line 4) Gain advantage (technical or mechanical) in the neutral position 19:56 5) Establish head control AFTER you shut down his hips. 25:06 After passing hips, you want your knee close to his tailbone and your elbow close to your knee. After you pass hips: *Turn head to face his hips *knees just off the mat and point towards his hamstrings *Follow his hips with short choppy steps. Your knees stay under his hamstrings. *When you feel the hips are under control, inch your way up to head control w/chest to chest and control of head and shoulders .

[@randymali]

Well done Shayne and many thanks

[@andresao6109]

Legend!

[@CadohaAdventures]

I am a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and I learn so much every time I watch John coach through very basic concepts still! Good work, guys.

[@KG-bs9he]

God level coaching 😭 this got me my blue belt thank you !!!

[@Discipline_equals_freedom]

John is like a mutant Jiu-Jitsu savant. I really respect him. He’s so direct and robot like and I dig it. No emotion. He just states facts.

[@geewilikers9780]

It's just a puzzle. A squirming greasy puzzle.

[@staylucky4727]

@@geewilikers9780 sweaty puzzle lol

[@natedreamsofcoffee7222]

Prof Danaher’s literacy rate is off the charts. Never stuttered or even used “uhm” in between sentences. Just shows how much he has mastered his craft like counting 1-10. Great man!

[@TexasWreckShop]

Good catch, it was so smooth from start to finish. Guy is up here reciting poetry

[@Hiaki1000]

Just started bjj 2 months ago and I just love how John explains everything so well and always gives you a reason for what's happening. I hate when I do something someone told me to do, but I don't know why.

[@IvoryPagoda]

I've also been studying bjj about 2-3 months now, the most intense fun I've had in years

[@AbcfodgE]

I started jiujitsu a year ago and nobody has given me this much structured methods to follow. I’m so hyped for practice tomorrow thank you so much🙏

[@jnpcr9962]

Did it work for u ?

[@jnpcr9962]

Did it work for u ?

[@AbcfodgE]

@@jnpcr9962 yeah they are good rules to remember when spring

[@dakotaleslie4930]

John, This is exactly how I approach women at the bar.. I make sure I use short choppy steps to secure the hips. This lesson transcends jujitsu and has far reaching applications.

[@richardlingford158]

class

[@BernardoFlor_Krio]

👌

[@Vintagegijoefreak]

Lol made my laugh my a#* off!😄😄

[@ALLALL-dg3oy]

He is amazing not only at BJJ but also at putting its technique into words.

[@philippheine4261]

He has evolved to Darth Danaher. Is this his final form?

[@Rollsatroyal]

Danaher has no final form, final form evolves into Danaher

[@Guitarraeficaztutorialesytabs]

He is bald like Freezer, so he is in his 4th phase, he still has to train to reach to Golden Danaher

[@burner1303]

UNLIMITED POWER

[@grapplingbuddy2418]

Corona Danaher

[@nickjones4752]

Very helpful video. My first week in BJJ. My blue belt rolling partner yesterday took a guard position the whole time and I had no idea how to pass his guard. Just tired my ass out real quick trying to get passed his legs! You always do a great job of pointing out the fundamentals principles or ideas, instead of just showing techniques. Very helpful for a beginner.

[@maverickliu326]

oh my. I can't watch enough of this

[@jptothetree]

"Short, choppy steps" is my new 2020 Resolution.

[@hhattonaom9729]

lmao

[@jojiserutawakemataika1664]

Man... Bernardo enthusiasm as a learner even as a high-level black belt is very admirable!....so much respect!

[@briananyanwu101]

"I' dont have an opinion on that" and John confusing heel with lapel were what I took away from this video. Two thumbs up

[@shehan2k8]

had to run that back. 😂

[@kingmanases1436]

Best Video Ever!!!

[@kingchief4038]

Even with no voice Professor Danaher still explains everything in detail and at length, a true class act.

[@frankysharpp]

this 36min. video is such a gift, thank you guys!

[@zedayar2867]

Okay gais i'm here today first comment YUGE honour for me as always

[@TheSysifos]

Irl laughed at this !

[@Rollsatroyal]

Zedayar lmfao u made my fucking day with this mate

[@ohyabuddy12]

Ooooos lol

[@paulgodenitz]

He needs to make a T-Shirt with this on it. I’d buy that in a heartbeat 🤣❤️

[@LEONDOTCAT]

But he means it. I wanna be Bernardo when I grow up!

[@tzaeru]

Some say this was the biggest honor. Love this video series, huge thanks for sharing this all for free!

[@guilhermecarvalho1971]

It's mind-blowing how simple and effective that is. Thank you, Bernardo and John.

[@ElzWicked]

that detail on controlling the hips after the guard pass is exactly what I was looking for and what I needed to see! thanks for the content bro!

[@Speciation]

5:00 I practiced de la riva about a week ago, then I forgot everything. This explained it well and refreshed it for me. Thank you.

[@tornjak096]

"I don't have an opinion about that" scares me just as it scares them xD

[@erukun3055]

Hey siri hold that de la riva hook

[@falkhammermuller9342]

I just checked the comments to find that remark 😂

[@dreknows]

Was funniest thing

[@44acruz]

Lmfao I was like where the fuck did that come from

[@JHelix]

I reeeally wanted him to make a joke there, but he was in serious mode.😆

[@alhfgsp]

Interesting how this also provides useful tips on guard retention as well. John always gives a complete breakdown.

[@adams4833]

These are the kinds of videos as a white belt i find myself coming back every few weeks/months to review. Invaluable information here

[@EthanRackam]

1) 1:00 Posture and base a. tip 4:50 b. tip 5:02 2) 7:10 Break their points of connection a. 8:47 re- peak 10:19 3) 12:10 Distance management. a. 14:57 b. 16:38 re- peak b 17:22 more details 19:21 4) 19:56 Gain advantage in a neutral position. a. 21:05 re- peak a 22:20 b. 23:45 5) 25:06 Shut down the hips when consolidating. a. 27:31

[@samiulhaque5617]

Can't believe this was filmed in one shot. Danaher is so clear and articulate he was able to convey the principles so well even to a newbie like me..

[@garrydye2394]

Can u please do a video on how to post fake reviews on a website because u have become a master at it.

[@Leopar525]

Bernardo you are worth everything you gain with your sword, very happy to see you succeed and give us knowledge

[@justinjex1]

Ive watched this 5-6 times. The information is so concentrated. So much information, i can watch it another 100 times and still get stuff

[@blakespooner1219]

Write it down brother

[@willlifter-motivationchann6061]

I've watched a lot of clips with various BJJ masters, I've never heard anything like that. As if my eyes were opened. Now I know why Jon is the best trainer in the world.

[@8thlvlMage]

I'm six minutes in. I was just thinking "Wow this is so much great information for free. This video must be about over." Nooooope! Thirty more minutes. Imagine getting to learn from John every single day...

[@zZilent]

I'm a white belt, been really obsessed with jujitsu and doing my best to study your videos and understand as much as I can, I'm starting to see things here and there. This is my pre study before training! THANK YOU!

[@enensis]

This really makes me realise how deep BJJ is. It's insane. These videos are incredible as well thanks for sharing you two

[@edwinserrano1070]

A westernized/scientific approach to BJJ... SUPER! Obrigado Prof Faria and Prof Danaher. OSS!

[@KL4life]

JD is the expert behind the science and mechanics of BJJ. No one comes close to his details.

[@Kojas]

This man is SO technical and didatic. Excellent video, thank you

[@slavicvolk]

1:00 posture and base/de la riva 6:21 recap 7:11 breaking points of connection on de la riva 12:20 distance management 15:05 bottom player: importance of knees 17:45 basic pass 21:35 proper double unders pass 23:45 repeat 25:45 hip to head control transition 29:11 get knees off floor to control hips during pass 32:30 recap: preserve your posture, reduce points of connection, distance mgmt, neutral position, hips 1st then head

[@espressoace8472]

He breaks down the movement so well. Very easy to follow! Thank you

[@laica12345]

I've watched hundreds of vids over the years of my Bjj career, and a rate this one as one of my favorites. 5 stars

[@djhugo3389]

1. Balance and Our stance We never want situations where our head gets taken lower than our hips and situations where our opponent employ a push-pull force of upper and lower body (juxtaposition) to slap our hands on the mat. On the contrary, you got to spend a lot of time desperately defending yourself from the attacks (find the primary elements of opponents ability off balance eg. the control of the head and take it away. And then the secondary one eg. the foot). Then we found a situation where we are much more stable and much more wiling and able to hold a strong posture, strong stance and get into the business of passing So the integrity of our stance, posture and the balance (knees go forward and the weight distribute evenly on my soles of my feet) there is always our number one thing, the first concern we have. 2. The idea of connection Nothing is gonna happen until I stop breaking points of connection . I can't form an angle and change the distance. Usually the most significant connections are the collar and the de la Riva hook (hook nice and tight, look up the shoelaces have locked into the hamstring. The beauty of the de la Riva hook is at the foot connection locks his leg in place. This is reinforced by the hand). We are gonna start by breaking the primary connection like the collar and keep control of the hand (we break the grip go in the direction that your training partners thumb wont point if it were open), then we are gonna put our hand right here "the shin". From this position, i just push and turn my knee faces his knee and as a result the foot comes right out. So the opponent still has a de la Riva hook but not the shoelaces inside (the shoelaces is popped out). Our opponent is difficult to manipulate us now. Now the opponents still has a point of connection on another leg here so we grip the foot and the collar gave our own point of connection and step back, over and we are a possession. Now the only connection the opponent has is at the foot and that won't stop me from moving laterally across my opponent in knee slide direction and into a good position to attack. Always try to break those four points of connection and reduce it hopefully down to at least two points of connection and maybe even one or zero them. 3. Distance Management Understand when we are gonna pass the guard and we have no contact with our opponent. There are two main scenarios we have to deal with supine situations (where the opponent is down on his back) and seated situations. To break up your opponent's body into demarcation lines which gives you a simple guide as the way you should position yourself relative to your opponent (the center line that runs down his body and the toe line that runs across in front). So when the feet come up I never want to boldly go beyond the toe line running to his offense. Keep the lower body to stop just outside the toe line. It is ok for me to put my upper body over the top. Be aware that when you do grab them, your opponent will be able to access your sleeves. So as a general rule when we first make contact, John generally prefers to make contact with the hands without the gi pants (just grip the ankles). So we bring our foot on to the center line (we offer opponent one foot and stay outside of the toe line). Never stand on either side of the center line. 3.1Now bait naïve opponent who allows their knees to extend (beyond the line of his hips) their legs become is a vulnerable leg and it is extremely easy for us to take the advantage now that on the bulky to start the passing game. Knees that go beyond the line of the hips are overextended and easily thrown by, to push the knee down and start coming forward. A good man in bottom position will always keep his knee line behind the hip line and keep the elbows close to the knee. They will never become overly incautious reaching with his legs. 3.2 (we have a staggered stance and we are very circumspect and how far we come) Now we step up to the centerline and i stay behind the towline. We can bring our upper body to the knee line and what we are gonna do is put our hands into a winning position, we catch. It is too late for opponent defend. We focus now on a simple pin of our opponent knees on the mat and once we are in the perfect position. I soak all my body pass the knee by bring head down, butt up clear our legs out to the side, running our opponent's hip out to the way (if we make our opponent knees and their frame face in opposing direction, those frames get very weak very quickly). Come around the core. We are gonna use our feet with what they call short choppy steps (don't take big running steps) is the best way to transfer your weight to your opponent legs. 4. Gaining advantage in a neutral position We are always looking for some kind of prior advantage. That is the hallmark and the overall philosophy in the sport of Jiu-jitsu (gets some kind of advantage first, then launch your attacks). Use double over pass as an example. It is the situation where the opponent is close to the ground it is very hard for me to be effective. Awfully difficult. Now lets contrast that with a situation we are starting off instead of me going underneath the hips trying to attack the heavy hips. Start off by taking the V grips either getting to the sole of the feet or underneath the Achilles tendon. Take our opponent feet up high place the ceiling (it is tough to bring his feet back)that exposes his lower back and gives me want I want a cross grip and the butt grip. What i am gonna do is touch his toes to the mat over his head. Now i take my head and i get angle, i push to the opposite hip and flip my elbow to the top. I jam my ear to his hip. We take short choppy steps. Use our head as part of the pin. (i think what John wants to bring out is to drive your opponent into 100 % defensive here and we have a massive technical and mechanical advanatage) 5. Control of the hip before we control of the opponent's head John wants his knee close to the tailbone and he wants his elbow over the other side to come in very close to his own knee. If opponent creates frame and strong shrimp, I can't stop him from moving by my elbow but I can move with his movement. And the key wants to steading this is the idea of getting your knee off the ground and short choppy steps to follow his body. Don't go chasing the head, go chasing the hips. Follow under his hamstrings with my knees. I look to the hips to protect the shoulder. Don't just come out square. Be patient and transfer to the head and pin the guy to the mat.

[@maafa21MustSee]

This whole video is amazing. Everything Danaher says is crystal clear and makes total sense to me. Very very helpful.

[@Eddie-vt8gk]

This is incredible! i've watched this multiple times throughout my bjj training, and every time I watch it I learn something new.

[@fromAZto09]

I love how the focus was keeping control your stance, this helps a lot to keep focus while sparring, since everything can get so hectic and you can lose your ground so easily. Thanks for the video

[@ФилиппЕремин-х5к]

Oh my god! He really knows EVERY SINGLE DETAIL in BJJ! Amazing explaining! Thank you for that!

[@craigdanielmaceacher]

@8:57 Hey Siri, how do I get out of Bernardo's DLR? Siri: "I don't have an opinion on that..."

[@bodiball]

craigdanielmaceacher 🤣🤣

[@JP-by6pe]

craigdanielmaceacher 😆 💯

[@lylecarlsonsurfboard]

craigdanielmaceacher best part of the video 🤣

[@1lostinspace]

😂

[@jonmason7373]

I am a white belt and I have to say its one of the best videos on guard pass JD is a legend 🙌

[@mo-zb8gt]

John Danaher is a national treasure to the sport of Jiu Jitsu!

[@B3A5TxMODE]

Only thing i might add is once you pass fully to side guard, I always get double underhooks and use that control to do a super close knee on belly full mount take. I saw Nicky rod do it one time and it’s literally works every time for me lol

[@Belbivdevoe]

Well you are B3A5TxMODE... I'm guessing the one and only

[@fitfuelplanner]

It's official. This man is Yoda. I can't believe he has thought of every little detail.

[@neptuneklipps]

Steven Garcia if you like danaher msg me

[@danielkeene3852]

Get one of his video tutorials. I got the entire get further faster and it's over 60 hours of this type of detailed explanation. It's too much to take it all in, you can just pick one or two things and work with those for a couple weeks then pick another.

[@jayhernandez700]

No dude he's JACOB. JACOB wrestled an angel from sun down to sun up, the angel was tired of wrestling JACOB so he hurt his hip. John has a hurt hip! "PROVE ME WRONG"! Jacob Wrestles With God Genesis 32:22-26 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. 24 So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. 26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.”

[@Michael-cq7lq]

He's like the highest ranking officer, a Five-Star General. When he gives his guarantee, I swear I'll run into conflict on his command trusting I'll make it out alive. And if not, at least I died for a man who's honor is worth another's life.

[@justin21491]

You can tell even Bernado is learning a few things. This is why jiu-jitsu is so amazing. Everyone is always a student. Danaher is on another level of explaining what is going on.

[@mysubscription3468]

Oh what educational videos these are. I love them. Keep it up!

[@ongzkeejepongzkee8886]

- Only John Danaher is the best to expalain details, better than brazilian black belts. John is a Gem.

[@ProfessorJones7]

Pure gold, as always.

[@gceltmc]

What an absolutely brilliant video. Thank you so much for this. I’m new and waste so much time and energy passing guard just to get put straight back into guard again. I’m gonna use these tips

[@IvoryPagoda]

Superb instruction, to say the least, and incredibly inspiring. Also, can we all take a moment to appreciate Bernardo's "struggle face" at 24:42?

Man, this guy is really awesome explaining. He's very pedagogical, systematic and analytical.

[@liamdoes8580]

Nice word

[@martyb3586]

You explain things very well and simple to understand. wish my gym done the fundamentals,but you have explained it for me at a top level.thank you

[@sunilb6835]

Danaher sir there is none who can explain Jiu Jitsu better than you in this world. Great regard for you.

[@mauriciom8430]

Just wow amazing not even a week in Bjj and I’m learning so much. Love technique why do people in Bjj always think I’m gonna use weight on them cause I’m in th me heavier side. I want to work smarter not harder. 6+ years practicing Kung Fu helped me understand the concept of technique not just strength and weight. Thank you so much

[@Turismo69]

Hows your BJJ going 1 year on?

[@tokyo0lights]

Wow, he has a wonderful way of teaching and explaining the mechanics!

[@chrism1610]

Thank you so much for giving such a detailed explanation of not just how, but why you’re doing each movement. You just really helped me understand positions that were once very confusing to me.

[@ralphyboyj7927]

Alot of small but great details that can make our break your passing game. Thanks

[@andresviveros3994]

man no wonder Danaher boy's are good, my school don't go into these fundamentals

[@scapeg0at65]

Blue belt and I still don't know a lot of fundamentals :c

[@dedfoker]

andres viveros thank Bernardo for this. The video and the danaher dvds (despite being pricey) are gold.

[@kythe7429]

Advanced basics ;)

[@mxu111]

a majority of them don't...they're just like, you move A, B, C, D...etc. without really explaining the logic behind it

[@KG-bs9he]

@@scapeg0at65 watching this got me my blue belt

[@tonychae6066]

8:49 22:12 26:50(don't go chasing the head ) 28:50,29:20(you can't stop him but you can chase him) 30:30 5 tips: 32:30 1. stance, preserve your posture 2. break opponents connection at least 1~2, 3. distance (toe line) 4. gain advantage of neutral position (use choppy(short) steps) 5. hip first, head second

[@bobundy7342]

Lmfao emperor palpatine teaching jiu jitsu

[@carloslinan88]

Hahahahaha

[@watevaa1234567]

I watched this before my training last night, and immediately noticed a huge difference in my rolling, my sparring partners were positively surprised

[@morilla5373]

one of the most useful videos on fundamentals that i have ever seen on youtube

[@Pdraper84]

I like how he explains things.

[@vidjits1544]

John Danaher is a genius

[@chuckduncan9098]

Great help. Thank you.

[@nghila900]

Incredible teacher. Thanks

[@wylian84]

Phew! I'm a brown belt that was out of the game for years, and now I'm old and not close to being as athletics. Danaher may have answered all my questions in this video.

[@tokyocoates]

This is gold. Wow.

[@eduardofragabjj]

I really liked the concepts on this video, he makes it easy to understand.

[@adriencolly9939]

Excellent. Thanks a lot.

[@valentaripofitness777]

Thank you Bernado this has really helped me a lot, I'm only new to BJJ but have built a passion for it. I appreciate you and special thanks to John, your wisdom knowledge and experience has helped me gain more confidence and knowledge on the mat. Thank you so much for your time and knowledge.

[@MidlandsJJ]

Great instructors and just seem like cool dudes!

[@chriservin5975]

This man is incredible.

[@asiyaasiya1730]

amazing video thanks Bernardo and Danaher for sharing your knowledge

[@monalisahota]

Brilliant tutorial.

[@ajr7273]

John is so detailed 😮

[@sidesplitters]

Such absolute, specific clarity on technique and purpose. An absolutely brilliant way to learn. Thank you.

[@robertsinnerman7804]

Amazing John, THANK YOU. Thank you Bernardo too my friend!

[@Takko09]

ironically it's the first time I understand John clearly without turning the volume up.

[@dedfoker]

Is this a tease for a guard pass dvd on his fundamentals series?

[@adamfrank1630]

Fantastic demonstration from modern masters.

[@TdaYAADMAN]

Major w this just gave me a huge tool for a problem I had for my style

[@tyhatfield7156]

I just happen to like this coach a lot there’s like been and a few of my coaches that are not always good! Professor Pedro Sauer, some of the Gracies and this guy super good stuff

[@alexlarkin429]

Best videos on the subject! Thank you.

[@fuckbeingbroke2]

JD BJJ Anointed Teacher 🙏🏼

[@47RokuW]

Thank you Sensei!

[@jedsanford7879]

Its a different kettle of fish. I love this man. This was super helpful. As a white belt I am really good at breaking grips, to the point where I get distracted not letting my opponent grab me at all because I dont know what grips I can allow and what I cant. Now I know to look at those grips in terms of posture. I only need to break them if they compromise my ability to maintain posture. My next sparring session I am literally just going to play with this concept. Maintaining posture and base while my opponent has grips on me.

[@obyone67]

fantastic content, so helpful, thanks