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Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

Lock them in — develop a closed guard that controls, frustrates, and submits with precision.
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  • Learn the fundamentals and concepts behind one of grappling’s most important positions, as Professor John Danaher helps you go further, faster from the closed guard
  • John Danaher is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts in grappling, and his goal in our Go Further, Faster is to explain the underlying fundamentals and concepts that govern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Professor Danaher explains not just how to attack from closed guard, but also why each attack is working on a mechanical and strategic level
  • The closed guard, as Professor Danaher explains, is governed by six main vulnerabilities that you can exploit for huge success
  • With systematic concepts around how to counter your opponent’s moves, see the most technical ways to get to top locks, clamp guards, side scissors, and more
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Course Content

Volume 1

10 Lessons
Closed Guard Overview
0:00 - 10:57
What Is The Central Message Of This Video?
10:57 - 20:02
The First Three Abilities We Need To Be Effective From Closed Guard
20:02 - 32:54
The Deepest Message Of This Video – The Six Vulnerabilities Inside A Closed Guard
32:54 - 36:27
The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 1
36:27 - 39:40
The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 2
39:40 - 42:24
The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 3
42:24 - 46:08
The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 4
46:08 - 52:02
The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 5
52:02 - 59:44
The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 6
59:44 - 1:06:10

Volume 2

8 Lessons
Understanding A Closed Guard
0:00 - 7:36
General Overview Of The Closed Guard
7:36 - 26:37
A Key Insight With Closed Guard: Who Is Really On Top?
26:37 - 31:16
Holding And Controlling A Closed Guard
31:16 - 54:08
The Second Key To Postural Control: The Cross Collar Grip
54:08 - 1:02:24
Establishing Angle From Closed Guard
1:02:24 - 1:11:58
The Theory Of A Strong First Move
1:11:58 - 1:18:25

Volume 3

16 Lessons
The Side Scissor: Elbow Across The Centerline - Converting a Closed Guard to a Side Scissor
0:00 - 26:02
The Subtle Push Pull Dynamic of the Side Scissor Position
26:02 - 30:26
Locking Down The Side Scissor
30:26 - 35:10
Unlocking The Great Secret of the Side Scissor Position
35:10 - 41:54
The Wrist Sweep From Side Scissor
41:54 - 51:06
The Elbow Sweep From Side Scissor
51:06 - 56:17
Rolling Armbar (Juji Gatame)
56:17 - 1:02:59
Side Scissor into Rear Triangle (Ushiro Sankaku)
1:02:59 - 1:08:41
Side Scissor Position Working with Lower Head Position: Flower Sweep
1:08:41 - 1:14:13
Pendulum Sweep
1:14:13 - 1:22:04
Knee Lever Sweep
1:22:04 - 1:27:00
Hook Sweep (Sumi Gaeshi)
1:27:00 - 1:31:06
Hook Sweep (Sumi Gaeshi) Part 2
1:31:06 - 1:35:39
Troubleshooting The Transition From Closed Guard To Side Scissor: Shoulder Posting
1:35:39 - 1:44:22
Troubleshooting The Transition From Closed Guard To Side Scissor: Shoulder Posting 2
1:44:22 - 1:47:20
Troubleshooting The Transition From Closed Guard To Side Scissor: Shoulder Posting 3 – Overcoming Biggest Problem with Side Scissor: Hip Sweep
1:47:20 - 1:53:51
Overview of the Side Scissor Series
1:53:51 - 2:04:19

Volume 4

5 Lessons
The Top Lock/Armbar - The Top Lock
0:00 - 8:52
The Number One Grip
8:52 - 20:27
Attacking With the Arm Lock (Juji Gatame) From Top Lock Position
20:27 - 30:40
The 45 Inside Position
30:40 - 44:01
Arm Bar (Juji Gatame) From Closed Guard
44:01 - 54:33

Volume 5

13 Lessons
Knees/Hip On Floor - Flower Sweep
0:00 - 11:06
The Hip Sweep
11:06 - 23:21
Hip Sweep Setup - Misdirection
23:21 - 28:01
Hip Sweep Setup - Cross Elbow Post
28:01 - 31:04
Hip Sweep Setup - Grip Break Method
31:04 - 34:37
The Golden Rule of The Hip Sweep
34:37 - 39:56
Breaking Your Opponent’s Posture - Flower Sweep to Hip Sweep
39:56 - 46:23
Breaking Your Opponent’s Posture - Collar Tie Method
46:23 - 49:48
Breaking Your Opponent’s Posture - Scoop Sweep to Hip Sweep
49:48 - 55:45
Breaking Your Opponent’s Posture When They Post One Leg: Scoop Sweep to Hip Sweep
55:45 - 59:21
Cross Cuff Hip Sweep
59:21 - 1:08:18
The Hip Sweep: Putting It All Together
1:08:18 - 1:12:04

Volume 6

11 Lessons
Scissor Sweep
0:00 - 14:41
Scissor Sweep Double Sleeve Grips
14:41 - 19:56
2 On 1 Grip Scissor Sweep
19:56 - 23:00
Scissor Sweep On a Posted Leg
23:00 - 26:37
The Pendulum Sweep
26:37 - 43:31
Pendulum Sweep With Cuff Grip
43:31 - 48:31
The Pendulum Sweep as a Learning Device
48:31 - 52:17
The Strongest Pendulum Sweep: Trapping The Arm
52:17 - 59:09
The Versatility of The Arm Trap
59:09 - 1:02:27
The Versatility of The Arm Trap Part 2
1:02:27 - 1:06:03
The Versatility of The Arm Trap Part 3
1:06:03 - 1:10:57

Volume 7

4 Lessons
The Clamp/Hand On Floor - Transition From Closed Guard to The Clamp
0:00 - 6:56
Attacking From The Clamp
6:56 - 30:13
Trap Triangle/Inside Wrist - Inside Wrist Grip
30:13 - 51:05
Overhead Sweep
51:05 - 1:00:07

Volume 8

5 Lessons
Attacking A Standing Opponent - The Principle of Opportunity: The Scooping Sweep
0:00 - 12:40
The Principle of Opportunity: The Handstand Sweep
12:40 - 18:27
The Principle of Opportunity: The Leg Trap Sweep
18:27 - 22:23
Omoplata Sweeps on a Standing Opponent
22:23 - 39:49
The Double Ankle Sweep
39:49 - 50:25

What Will You Learn?

????️ Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals – Go Further, Faster
A foundational yet expansive system for mastering closed guard—covering entries, control, sweeps, submissions, and safe flow into advanced positions.

???? Course Overview

In this definitive closed-guard instructional, John Danaher presents a structured blueprint for building a world-class bottom game. This course starts with the basics—posture, grip, and leverage—and moves toward advanced solidity through control, sweeping mechanics, and submission chaining. Ideal for beginners to seasoned practitioners alike.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • Setup & Control Essentials: Key grips and frames—sleeves, collars, head control, elbow hooks—for positional stability; breaking posture with hip movement and shoulder pressure; flow drills for grip transitions and resets.
  • Sweep Strategies: Classic entries (hip-bump, flower, pendulum); De La Riva, butterfly extensions, elevated shoulder sweeps; timing and flow cues for seamless sweeps.
  • Submission Flow Chains: Armbar, triangle, kimura entries; intelligent chaining between finishes; safety and transitions to reset guard after failures.
  • Flow & Transitions: Linking closed to open variations (spider, butterfly, X-guard); recovery when opponent forces posture or pass; flow routines under mild resistance.

???? Who This Course Is For

  • Grapplers wanting a structured closed-guard foundation.
  • Anyone seeking a bottom game to overcome bigger, stronger opponents.
  • Practitioners who value a flow system for live rolling and pressure scenarios.
  • Students appreciating depth from a proven championship coach.

✅ Why It’s Valuable

  • Structured Learning Path: From basics to advanced chaining and retention.
  • Flow & Transitions: Movement under pressure, not just static techniques.
  • Submission Integration: Chains that keep your guard intact while finishing.
  • Scalable Approach: Drills and sequences tailored to all skill levels.
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