John Danaher - The Power Of Jiujitsu

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[@blackdrop3844]

I’ve been doing it for 2 months going to 3rd .. I’m 32 and it was almost I was searching for it all my life and I finally found it!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Good to hear. It’s an incredible journey

[@markwebb2008]

Same here man 🖐, keep pushin'

[@ezduzit8384]

Still going I hope ......

[@bclr6843]

I felt the same way about John Danaher. Something about his bald head, his body filling out a rash guard and the way he says everyone’s full name …. Oh you mean jiu jitsu. Ya that’s cool bro

[@justinjennings141]

Crazy I’m 32 and been training for 2 months now haha

[@JakeNukem3D]

"Power doesn't corrupt, it reveals who you really are."

[@satoshinakamoto7253]

that's an old quote

[@jitsfitness3233]

Can’t say I agree with what he said about Jiujitsu not changing people for the good. Jiujitsu reveals the truth in you and humbles you. Makes you become more secure in yourself. Your not a bully anymore because you already know that your a badass, u have nothing to prove. It’s heightens your sense of security.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

It definitely changed me. Before jiujitsu I was incredibly shy. Over the years it gave me more confidence. I’m still the same person just not hiding in my shell anymore lol

[@borisumanov9308]

It will change you in that it's like peeling back the layers of an onion. These qualities of truth, humility, confidence are within you and jiu jitsu will expose them to the surface when normally they would be buried. So perhaps on a deeper level you have to ask if everyone has these qualities. Does everyone have the capacity for both good and evil? I believe they do. But what makes one choose to do good? What makes one choose to do evil? Regardless of the answer, a person who does good will not change to becoming someone who does evil because of jiu jitsu. The same goes for a person who is an asshole. He won't suddenly change to become a nice person because he is in a room full of killers. He's clearly throughout his life chosen to be this way, his value system is different. Clearly that person will only seek jiu jitsu to give him the power to be a greater asshole. He will grind and bite his tongue as he gets smashed, but there won't be some internal alchemical change that will suddenly turn him into a nice person. Because deep down, he doesn't care for truth or humility. He will only become more secure in his already established ways. In my 15+ years of sports/physical training, I've always held the belief that any physical practice (yoga, gymnastics, dance, fighting) over time can change a person's behavior to be a "better" person mainly because I see what's the practice has given me. However, the longer I have been in the field, the more I see from the leaders in these different domains that that isn't exactly the case. A fundamental polar switch in a person's character/ego/subconscious drives just isn't possible. That person has to ALREADY have the innate desire to be a good person, even though externally he might be misdirected, confused, and ineffective. Jiu jitsu will teach him to be effective and give him the tools (patience, work ethic, humility, etc) to outwardly express this internal desire to be good. But again, an evil person is an evil person. That person has no internal desire to be good and therefore will not switch sides. He will only be more effective at doing evil.

[@jitsfitness3233]

From my experience being around jiujitsu, without a doubt, the vast majority of BJJ practitioners have a healthier ego then the average person you interact with in everyday life. Of course there are exceptions to this. At every belt promotion, you’ll hear speeches from black belts saying that jiujitsu gave them so much, and they wouldn’t be the person they are if it wasn’t for jiujitsu. When your humbled on a daily basis, that brings people back into reality. Takes away that false sense of invincibility a lot of people have these days. When you have the intelligence to adopt and apply that martial arts code of honor to your life, that’s the key difference in Jiujitsu having a positive impact/change in your life.

[@dynamitecity9667]

Done a few sessions, it really makes you feel vulnerable when you’re up against someone who’s so much advanced

[@JP-gx1qp]

I don’t think there are many “bad people” in the upper ranks of Jiu Jitsu. Bad people tend to have big egos or character flaws that would not be tolerated in any gym.

[@silverfox8801]

Can we all just have a round of applause for the mad skills of Stuart Cooper!!🤙🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you! Much appreciated :)

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[@robertlester4569]

One of the first honest explanations of how bjj or any real martial art for that matter affects a person's character that I have heard from a high level bjj coach or competitor. Most just repeat the mantra of how martial arts gives you character, makes you humble and all around a better person completely ignoring all of the professional martial artists in mma that lack character and are the farthest thing from humble. Much respect to Mr. Danaher for this thoughtful, honest talk.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

🔥🔥🔥

[@brenddevries7792]

Jiu jitsu has changed me. No more anger, no more rage, and the common scence to walk away from a conflict. Always go for good behavior and respect! Although it's hard it's not impossible. Bless you all.

[@meetthemasters754]

Power doesn't corrupt, and reveals who you are, as long as its not *absolute power* over everyone. Then it does corrupt, no matter what...as nobody wants to let go of it.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I agree. That’s happening right now today

[@cubillo77]

Amazing as always!! ADCC highlights with the big master voicing over the video is priceless!!

[@imhassane]

The biggest lesson I’m learning from bjj is handling my ego when I’m not able to submit my partners, when I get beat in competitions. There’s something that makes you feel that you’re not supposed to see someone better than you but when it happens I have to humble myself and stop believing that everything revolves around me

[@chadelliottfahlman]

A tiger may improve its sheen, paint its coat, or hide in the brush, but it will never change its stripes.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯👊

[@shrimuyopa8117]

Too true. A tiger will always be a tiger. People on the other hand change every day! There is hope for you and me. We all have a dark side. Some have darker sides than others. But understand we can lighten up that dark through persistent pressure and determination.

[@User-54631]

Poor analogy. Tigers do not aspire to be more then a tiger, a human can aspire to be more.

[@deanodog3667]

Plus tigers cant paint !

[@nikhilgilbert1191]

"Power doesn't corrupt you. It shows you who you are." I think Khabib would agree!

[@Vitor-mm2ev]

I've always thought about what John Danaher says in this video, and this is the first time I've ever heard anyone talk about it. About this creed that jiu jitsu could completely mold one's personality, as if the person were (or could be treated as) a blank board, as if people didn’t have a character built in them. It feels good to hear someone talking openly and honestly about it, especially when the person who’s talking is an authority in the subject and a thinker. This is one of the best interviews with John Danaher I’ve seen so far. Thanks for posting it. Btw, do you have the link to the full piece? @stuartcooperfilms

[@horseaphoenix1016]

I mean many ADCC champs can be egotistical assholes. The Gracies back then had a reputation for being thugs as well, I’m not saying that it’s all bad, but being humbled in the gym and being humble in day to day activities don’t have the as much correlation as many would believe. That’s just my opinion and I think if you are a black belt, at least you are disciplined and I admire that.

[@christopherkleynhans7407]

although the older ADCC footage is awesome, i hope you get a media pass for the up and coming ADCC!!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I hope so too 🤞

[@zshakur]

@@stuartcooperfilms Dude you should have VIP status by now! With your quality of production AND your constant promotion of ADCC...you should be one of the official videographers! You and Flow Grappling give fantastic coverage and the editing makes EVERY match exciting! Anyway...fingers crossed 4 u too bro!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

@@zshakur thanks brother. I do hope to get a media pass next time.

[@tommyt3516]

Stuart Cooper always delivers. Thank you sir.

[@neorigen]

Totally agree. Great video. Thanks

[@filip3620]

Wow I find myself disagreeing completely with JD. I do think jiu-jitsu makes you at better and more humble person. I think that the gym and the people you train with play a factor of course. But tough guys and assholes usually quit or become humbled and gets a whole new perspective on life. This is not always the case of course, but I really think it happens much more than not. Martial arts have changed many people from being assholes to decent people. That is what is so great about it. Great work as always Mr Cooper!

[@koalaofdeath2045]

ADCC - where wearing a top rash guard is a big no no if you're hairy and sweaty

[@stuartcooperfilms]

haha

[@loudcryofthe4thangel]

Awesome and extraordinary insight as always!

[@JeffSainlarVisuals]

Great video Stu! Keep them coming

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks mate. One day i'll be as big and strong as you

[@JeffSainlarVisuals]

@@stuartcooperfilms one day indeed

[@berningsandwiches2662]

John makes jiujitsu sound like Captain America's super serum.

[@brasileirokubrusly2]

very courageous message. I totally agree. here in Brazil, in the 80s and 90s, BJJ was used a lot by troublemakers in the streets, and got a terrible reputation with almost every non BJJ practitioner in my city. i came from a family that badmouthed Jiu Jitsu a lot, for example. they thought BJJ was the worse martial art for me and my character. but when i started training.... oh boy.... It was the best martial art I've practiced. no doubt

[@knpamazon]

First time for me to listen to what John Danaher says over five minutes without falling in sleep. Nice video

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you 🙏

[@macslavsquatblyat9476]

As a former wrestler who has been off the mat for 8 years since I graduated high school, I felt happy and at home rolling with 10th Planet BJJ! Was also happy they emphasize wrestling and that I can continue doing what I love! Yes it really does give you power!

[@SerbianTexan]

Absolutely agree! 🙏🏻

[@epiphi]

Jiujitsu reveals who you are. It's up to the individual what they want to do with that.

[@epiphi]

And from what I've seen, people either take that knowledge and improve, or can't handle it and walk out the door. And it's nice to see that the comment section here largely agrees with this.

[@BoneheadGuitars]

My coach tells a story about his coach. Where somebody came in to the gym asking about classes, and the teacher said classes were full, when he didn't have anywhere near enough students at the time. My coach asked why he turned him away and he said "I don't give snakes wings." The message of this vid brought brought that to mind.

[@foofarm]

Recovering from surgery is taking a lot longer than I expected , I just wanna get back to training

[@seagreen01]

You’re videos deserve far more love than you get, editing and everything is just so On point.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

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[@seagreen01]

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[@MrAshpom]

Can’t agree more with the statements in this video - another great video brother

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks buddy! Very much appreciated

[@wlp6200]

Thanks Stuart, well done.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@brainbombify]

Wow that's real talk right there never heard this subject explains so openly by such a qualified speaker

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Same. I’ve never heard this take on it before. I like it

[@joewhitaker1197]

Another excellent piece of work. Keep it up

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you 🙏

[@grapplingwithphysiopodcast3339]

Great video Stuart. Love it mate ❤👍

[@Notblindfaith]

Could be one of the only things I’ve heard John say that I disagree with.. I don’t doubt that done people who are assholes get good and use that power to be a bigger asshole but I would say these people are outliers.. for the most part, these people who are assholes that come in get humbled quickly and tend to be more kind after learning how little power they truly have

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Jiujitsu definitely changed me for the better. It gave me more confidence.

[@pabloqueima]

he said that too.. muffles the "assholeness" inside the academy... outside the door, they don´t change at all

[@papersamurai]

Might it be that his opinion of the influence of jiujitsu is also strongly influenced by working mostly with competitors? I feel the mindset of competitors and the drive they have etc shines through in a different way than with casual practitioners.

[@TTrovao]

Another amazing video! Thank you sir!

[@TTrovao]

Great setup with the single-X btw!!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

thanks

[@isupportthecurrentthing.1514]

A little known fact about John Danhar is that he's actually the Arnold Rimmer from his Jiujutsu timeline dimension .

[@tommyt3516]

Well played sir.

[@Doberman144]

What he says is very accurate .. It is a super power that can be used for good or bad .. I have found that certain criminals will train in jiujitsu usually in a garage type environment to make them a more effective predator .. They use what they have learned to prey on their intended victims .. They do not have the skill set of a true practitioner because they do not have the true heart and dedication but sadly it is more than effective on the unskilled ..

[@cainmorano4956]

I agree with Danaher. Jujutsu isn't intrinsically life changing, it just gives people better shit to do.

[@stevena8719]

Absolutely thrilling

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Glad you enjoyed it Steven

[@onerider808]

"A means of power in a one on one, unarmed situation." Most apt description yet.

[@William.H.Bonney]

I have to agree with Dahnaher

[@AD-fn8zk]

Nice vid mate, Danaher is awesome!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you 🙏

[@S0CD0C]

He’s probably right when you’re talking adults. Kids though...they can still be heavily influenced. You can see little shits on a good team learn to be better people: better friends, better sportsmen.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Theres definitely exceptions

[@crankygrandma3057]

what is this song or melody named?:)

[@experienceadaptthrive]

Great film, thankyou!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks Dave. Appreciate the feedback

[@Sotdot3]

Firas said it best. If you want to improve your jitsu fast, train with Danaher.

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[@sovannpen]

He's partially correct. Yes, jiu-jitsu is a power that reveals character. But it also shapes it. It's both/and. But there's another power at work, the power of relationships. And the power of being a part of the academy to shape your behavior isn't just that you're in a room where people can kick your ass. In some rooms, you're a room where people actually love and care about you and your best interests, on and off the mat. Also, depending on your world-view, our ability to form and shape our human nature and personality can be impacted by our family of origin, personal trauma or experiences growing up, environment, etc.

[@saliljoshee1957]

I'm sorry but if I see a guy coming at me like at 2:55, I'm gonna call a priest

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Haha I just fast forward to that part of the video to see what you were referring to lol

[@beckothegecko6677]

Lol. What even is that? Doesn’t look like any kind of jiu-jitsu I know.

[@davidpignatore6532]

@@beckothegecko6677 thats Jeff Glover using what he called the donkey guard. He's one of the best and one of the most exciting to watch compete. Check out some of his highlight videos. There's a lot.

[@beckothegecko6677]

@@davidpignatore6532 Wow, so it is a real move. You learn something new every day. Thanks, maybe I will check out some videos of him.

[@davidpignatore6532]

@@beckothegecko6677 np. Def worth watching. He's got so many highlights and played a huge role in making the deep half guard and darce choke so popular.

[@FromPoetryToRap]

Danaher literally looks like an eagle from the side.

[@josemartin1727]

Superb.

[@koen2376]

Stuart what a motivational inspiring video's, Perfect music to roll on aswell! Whats the name of the first song?!

[@zshakur]

I completely understand what he's saying but I think he is referring to adults, who are notoriously hard to re-shape. I would theorize that usually assholes don't last long enough in the martial arts to become truly dangerous. The demands on the ego are too much for most bullies and "bad guys" to endure. So yes they do gain some skill, but they usually quit. Most people who train just want to become better people....and most assholes and bullies are just damaged people who haven't fixed themselves

[@10percentDan]

3rd time going to Jiu Jitsu and hooked unlike any other drug I have ever tried.

[@Pavel7771]

I truly believe that all the BJJ black belts are very humble people, they tapped out thousands of times during the way the had to achieving their ranking

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I know what you mean but You’d be surprised at how many are not humble at all

[@Pavel7771]

@@stuartcooperfilms maybe you're right, I don't know any black belts personally

[@jadenwest7827]

Amazing video. Keep it up!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

thank you

[@Fahim_Lalani]

Jitsu rocks thx 🙏

[@juancarlosalanisjr.6465]

This was 🔥

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@thaddeuspope4999]

As always, this is an incredibly well put together video from Stuart Cooper - the best guy making grappling videos in my opinion! However, with respect to Danaher, whose influence in the modern development of submission grappling/jiu-jitsu is unquestionable, this seems like a thinly veiled attempt to make excuses for Gordon Ryan being such a divisive and controversial person in the grappling community - a way of saying "well, this guy was always like this, and I can't help that" perhaps? Although Danaher is undoubtably an amazing coach of the technical and competitive aspects of jiu-jitsu, I personally don't buy it. Although I'm just a hobbyist, I've had the pleasure of training in many different clubs over the last ten years and I personally believe that jiu-jitsu is a great leveller of people. Those that need to be more humble, will find humility on the mats. Those that need to be more confident and assertive will find that on the mats, too. Yes, we never completely forget who we are, but the overall effect of jiu-jitsu is that most people who train for a significant amount of time will become better, more level people as a result of that training. That used to be something that was celebrated about jiu-jitsu (and martial arts more generally). I hope it's not something that will be forgotten. Just my two cents though.

[@kirilkerinkov6805]

Gilbert Burns at 3:11 top posiiton

[@eduardogmartins]

Magic!

[@criostasi]

Danaher is one step ahead of everyone else...

[@SmeagolMacConchradha]

Really want to start it but the local gyms are closed because of the pandemic 🙄

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Hopefully just a few more months now the vaccines are rolling out

[@jimtricktv]

Gracie online is supposed to be pretty good. Hope you get to train. It’s life changing

[@Mrmcjets9]

Very much in line with the quote I’d see in a lot of the hs gyms/wrestling rooms I’ve been in: “wrestling doesn’t build character, it reveals it”. I totally agree with Coach Danaher, wrestling and jiu jitsu being interchangeable in that context.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Ive never heard this take on it before. It makes a lot of sense. I’ve heard the saying that adversity reveals character before

[@Cabezon76]

Hairy guys without rash guards have all the power

[@xsilentg]

This is so beautiful ❤️

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you 🙏

[@domzbu]

5:34 nope. EVERYONE has a dark side to their character.

[@mansalireza]

Wise words about BJJ accentuating who we are. Couldn't agree more.

[@jitsapprentice4034]

Totally agree it didn’t change me at all, Jesus Christ changed me, jiu jitsu is apart of my everyday life and I don’t think I could ever live without it but it hasn’t changed me at all.

[@EchoEcho-q4r]

First time I was this early was on prom night

[@gregweatherly7793]

lmao

[@stuartcooperfilms]

😂😂😂

[@FeEL1OO]

Nicholas Cage enters the frame*

[@erukun3055]

Where is this from?

[@joemoshowasdfjoweifojaoifdwto]

Gilbert Burns is a very underrated grappler.

[@jjstratford]

2:54?

[@joeyripswell]

it changes your perspective not personality

[@lete93]

It did not ring with me, Danaher has so much more philosophy than this. This is a peasant commentary compared Johns usual

[@MrPVP210]

Anyone know what the music in the beginning is?

[@CoKeNDub]

The perfect "but" after @2:56 🤣😂

[@briant7652]

I agree with him. There's plenty of assholes in MMA that are BJJ black belts. Being good at fighting doesn't make you nice, you be nice because you want to be.

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

I never realized how prevalent steroid use was in jiu-jitsu, it's especially obvious in certain wrestlers (1:16) but most of these guys look to be on something, it's gotten really widespread in the last few years it seems

[@serpent2677]

2:40 it's called a firearm.

[@boogienetworkmusicchannel]

Like becoming a Jedi or a Sith.

[@darylfields]

I'm a judo fan I'm just checking out it's sister art

[@glennhynes5263]

That was very interesting, and candid.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TruthvsLies5050]

Was that slam legal?

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Yup in ADCC it is. Rules may have changed since?

[@jjstratford]

1:23 Gilbert Burns?

[@miertastrain]

Yahhh Johnny bottzz!!!! 😂😂😂💨💨💨

[@stevejung6470]

Its like wise yoda talkin about the power of jedi for good or for dark side

[@JohnDoe-ww4gs]

I was an asshole before i started Jiujitsu maybe i still am

[@andrewkim6037]

2:55 WTF?

[@gorillakilla5512]

It’s something called warming up kiddo

[@trooperjoe73]

Rule # 1: Wear a rash guard if your back is covered in fur.

[@ricksanchezrosallini3482]

Jiu-Jitsu definitely changes your personality. Makes you more humble, nicer, calmer and more confident! Oss 🤙🏼

[@gc99289]

Boxing is quite useful in mass attack situation. Jiu jitsu maybe not ideal for street fights with mulitple attackers....at all. Because you are grounded and anyone can soccer kick you in the head.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

How many people do you think a decent boxer could take on out of interest. With Jiujitsu i think maybe 2 max

[@serpent2677]

Only reliable thing in that situation is friends to help or some kind of weapon.

[@rightyouareken7587]

What jiu jitsu does is if your on the bottom getting punched etc.. It gives you the tools to sweep to dominate position or escape to get back on your feet

[@jasonsharpe9963]

This is quite an uneducated comment . I’m not questioning your martial arts background but jiu jitsu , in all honestly , may help you more than boxing .

[@xGarrettThiefx]

How many do plan on having inside your closed guard...2 ?

[@mrbjj1016]

Jiu-jitsu gives timid, shy or weaker people confidence. John missed it here. Changes who you are because it gives you confidence.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯

[@adscarneiro]

If you're still a kid, I would say "yes, you're right". But if you're already a grown-up man with a developed personality I think jiu-jitsu does exactly what he said.

[@ipisouthafrica]

Tap early or deal with the trauma which is inevitable but Noone us talking about

[@jaimegarduno50]

Im not totaly agree, there are a lot of self defence systems that use jiu jitsu agains weapons, the thing is that you must know how tu used a know that is not the perfect martial art and you can die or something can get wrong but i thing is very useful is better if you have jiu jitsu in your arsenal. Well just my opinion.

[@Sfourtytwo]

As a semi frozen lizard person i endorse John Danaher.

[@thomasholbritter3742]

professor and coach: Stop using so much power Me: ...John Danaher says the power of... Coach: I said stop using so much power !!! Me: 😲🥺