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Ageless Jiu Jitsu: Winning When You're Older Or Less Athletic - Top Game Gi by John Danaher

Utilize over/under, double under, knee cut & long step pass plus half guard to defeat any guard!
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  • Utilize over/under, double under, knee cut & long step passing alongside systematic half guard
  • Develop a go-to standing system: precise grips, kuzushi, and effective gi takedowns
  • Complete high-percentage guard-passing blueprint for older or less athletic athletes
  • Make pinning a hidden weapon—stability, pressure, and transitions to dominant positions
  • All techniques optimized and explained for the aging grappler in mind
  • Know More. Win More.
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Course Content

Volume 1

11 Lessons
Introduction
0:00 – 3:23
Attaining Top Position: Standing Game – Same Side Grips (Ai-Yotsu)
3:23 – 17:52
Dealing With a Very Strong Power Hand
17:52 – 25:13
Snap Down – Gi Snap Downs vs No-Gi
25:13 – 30:17
Snap Down Part 2: Different Stances
30:17 – 36:46
2nd Attack: Outside Ankle Pick
36:46 – 44:22
Inside Ankle Pick
44:22 – 48:17
Different Grips For Ankle Picks
48:17 – 55:56
3rd Attack: Inside Knee Pick
55:56 – 1:00:49
4th Attack: Collar Drag
1:00:49 – 1:08:48
Opposite Side Grips (Kenka-Yotsu) & 4 Takedowns
1:08:48 +

Volume 2

12 Lessons
Top Game Guard Passing – Best Passes for Unathletic
0:00 – 5:43
1st Method: Over Under Guard Pass
5:43 – 17:35
Problem & Solution with Over Under
17:35 – 24:03
2nd Method: Double Under Passing
24:03 – 31:01
Passing in Two Directions with Double Unders
31:01 – 40:45
Plow Position During Double Under Passing
40:45 – 50:53
3rd Method: Long Step Passing – Advantages
50:53 – 56:40
Gripping Methods for Long Step
56:40 – 1:01:18
3-Step Method of Long Step
1:01:18 – 1:08:06
Leg Drag Finishes & Variations
1:08:06 – 1:12:55
Inside Pant Grip & Walk Around to Back
1:12:55 +

Volume 3

13 Lessons
Long Step vs Supine Opponent – RDLR/Split Squat
0:00 – 3:36
Long Step from Lasso Hook
3:36 – 8:59
Long Step from De La Riva
8:59 – 11:17
Apps vs Seated Opponent: Scapula Grips
11:17 – 18:27
Favorite Grip Switch Application
18:27 – 22:15
Long Step from Scoop Grip
22:15 – 25:38
Scapula Grips vs Supine
25:38 – 35:24
4th Method: Knee Cut Passing – Advantages
35:24 – 40:49
Knee Cut from Sleeve/Lapel
40:49 – 45:48
Countering Knee Shield
45:48 – 49:08
Apps vs Seated – Concepts & Cross Grip Cuts
49:08 – 1:11:55
Overcoming Extreme Resistance
1:11:55 +

Volume 4

7 Lessons
King of Knee Cut Grips: Far Side Underhook
0:00 – 8:42
Near Side Head Post
8:42 – 14:41
Passing Seated Guard with Underhooks
14:41 – 16:59
Switching Grips
16:59 – 24:00
5th Method: Half Guard Passing – Why It Works
24:00 – 28:45
Gi vs No-Gi Half Guard Differences
28:45 – 34:09
Best Starting Position & Key Concepts
34:09 – 54:32 +

Volume 5

9 Lessons
Practical Half Guard Passing Apps – Half Kata Gatame Pass
0:00 – 6:04
Lapel Cross Face
6:04 – 16:33
Far & Near Side Headblock
16:33 – 24:19
Double Underhooks
24:19 – 30:28
Nearside Underhook
30:28 – 35:56
Passing in 3 Directions
35:56 – 44:12
When You Can't Get an Underhook
44:12 – 51:52
Reverse Half Guard
51:52 – 1:06:58
Lapel Kimura & Guard Passing Tactics
1:06:58 – 1:18:50 +

Volume 6

11 Lessons
Pinning – Side Pins: Stability & Control
0:00 – 20:25
Mount Stability
20:25 – 29:53
Side Pin to Knee on Belly
29:53 – 33:43
Side Pin to Mount
33:43 – 49:34
Side Pin to Rear Mount
49:34 – 56:17
Stabilizing Rear Mount
56:17 – 1:02:26
Top Turtle Game – Lapel Tight Waist Breakdown
1:02:26 – 1:08:24
Power Half Nelson
1:08:24 – 1:11:33
Breaking Down to Two Hips
1:11:33 – 1:14:37
Claw Breakdown
1:14:37 – 1:16:45
Breaking to Opponent’s Back
1:16:45 +

Volume 7

10 Lessons
Submissions – The Collar is King
0:00 – 7:02
3 Essential Gi Strangles
7:02 – 13:57
Sliding Collar (Okuri Eri Jime)
13:57 – 26:35
Belly Up Entry to Finish
26:35 – 32:42
Belly Down Entry to Finish
32:42 – 39:23
Clock Strangle (No Hooks)
39:23 – 53:54
Crucifix Strangle (No Hooks)
53:54 – 58:21
Cross Collar (Juji Jime)
58:21 – 1:07:38
Mounted Cross Collar
1:07:38 – 1:19:13
Side Cross Collar (Kata Juji Jime)
1:19:13 – 1:27:05
Turtle Top Cross Collar Variations
1:27:05 – 1:33:01+

Volume 8

5 Lessons
Cross Collar While Guard Passing – Classic Method
0:00 – 9:24
Baseball Variation
9:24 – 14:53
Ezekiel Strangle (Sode Guruma) Variations
14:53 – 29:48
Side Skirt Strangle & Figure-4 Ude Gatame
29:48 – 48:45
Extra Submissions for the Oldest & Most Unathletic
38:31 – 48:45+

What Will You Learn?

The Ageless Jiu-Jitsu series provides an in-depth guide for older and less athletic grapplers to stay competitive. Top Game Gi focuses on high-percentage standing, guard passing, pinning, and gi submissions—perfectly adapted for the aging athlete.

In over 10 hours across 8 volumes, John Danaher starts with a battle-tested standing system—grip fighting, kuzushi, and takedowns designed for limited speed and flexibility. Next, he delivers a complete guard-passing blueprint: over/under, double under, knee cut, long step, and half-guard—none requiring elite athleticism.

Then, master pinning with stability, pressure, and position transitions that overwhelm explosive opponents. Finally, dive into gi submissions—collar strangles, Ezekiel, clock, crucifix, and more—optimized for older practitioners.

Why This Series?

  • Standing: Same-side & opposite-side grip takedowns, snap downs, ankle & knee picks
  • Guard Passing: Over/under, double under, long step, knee cut, half guard
  • Pinning: Side pins, mount, rear mount, turtle control & breakdowns
  • Submissions: Sliding collar, cross collar, clock strangle, Ezekiel, crucifix variations

Whether you’re building a strong foundation or refreshing your top game, Ageless Jiu Jitsu: Top Game Gi is your ultimate tool. Don’t miss learning from one of BJJ’s greatest coaches!

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