Description

What Will You Learn?

 Standing2Ground: Upper-Body Takedowns
A systematic, high-level takedown program focused on upper-body entries and transitions, designed specifically for jiu-jitsu grapplers in gi and no-gi settings.

 Course Overview

“Standing2Ground: Upper-Body Takedowns” elevates the art of takedowns by teaching grapplers—and especially BJJ practitioners—to dominate the stand-up game using upper-body control and takedown mechanics rather than wrestling-only strategies. Across multiple volumes, John Danaher provides a layered curriculum of grips, entries, throws, and finishes tailored to lifter-safe, jiu-jitsu contexts.

 What You’ll Learn

• Grips & Positioning Foundation
  Offensive grip strategies: collar-and-sleeve, overhooks, lapel grips, and wrist control; managing distance and posture to set up takedowns without sacrificing safety.
• Upper-Body Entry Systems
  Arm drags, snap-downs, clinch work to create openings; techniques for collar tie entries and cross-collar foot sweeps in both gi and no-gi.
• Throw and Sweep Variations
  High-level throws: uchi-mata, morote seoi-nage, adapted for BJJ; sweeps blending throw mechanics with guard transitions.
• Transitioning to Control
  Landing with operational control: top-side grip, chest pressure, undercontrol; maintaining posture to prevent guard recovery.
• Live Situational Sparring
  Practice entries, takedowns, and transitions under increasing intensity with live coaching and drilling combinations.

 Who Should Train With It

Ideal for grapplers who want to improve stand-up entries with jiu-jitsu–friendly takedowns, prefer upper-body control over explosive wrestling finishes, and seek seamless integration into guard-passing or top-control systems—whether training gi or no-gi.

✅ Key Benefits

• Systematic Approach – Develops takedowns through grip, entry, buffer, throw, and finish—each built to support the next.
• Safe Efficiency – Techniques suitable for training & competition, minimizing injury risk while maximizing control.
• Translational Application – Integrates smoothly with standard jiu-jitsu sequences.
• Technical Depth with Context – Includes real-time practice sequences and pressure drills for mat-ready execution.