Bjj Fanatics - John Danaher - Passing The Guard Here
: Covers passing against seated vs. supine (lying on back) opponents, emphasizing "waist exposure" to initiate body locks. 3. Half Guard Passing & Dynamic Pins
: Guard passing is viewed as a series of questions and answers. The goal is to break connections, control distance, and move into "safe positions" or "staging positions" before completing the pass. Key Techniques Covered : Loose Passes : Toreando and Long Step.
: The curriculum moves from opening the closed guard to specific passing sequences and finally to "staging positions" where you can safely wait for an opening. 2. New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No-Gi Guard Passing BJJ Fanatics - John Danaher - Passing the Guard
This 8-volume series focuses on the fundamental mechanics of passing in the Gi. It is designed as a "college course" on the subject, emphasizing systematic movement and breaking down complex guards into manageable steps.
John Danaher has two primary instructional series on BJJ Fanatics dedicated to guard passing: the (Gi) series and the "New Wave Jiu Jitsu" (No-Gi) series. 1. Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals (Go Further Faster) : Covers passing against seated vs
: Danaher identifies three primary obstacles to passing: the opponent's feet, knees, and hands. Key Passing Methodologies :
: Knee Cut, Smash Pass, Over-Under, and Double-Under positions. Half Guard Passing & Dynamic Pins : Guard
: Breaking and passing the Closed Guard, De La Riva, Lasso, Spider, and X-Guard.