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Feet To Floor: Volume 1 Fundamental Standing Skills by John Danaher

Nail the fundamentals of standing — and bring the fight to your world.
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  • Study how every BJJ student should be fighting on the feet, with this innovative system for transitioning feet to floor with Professor John Danaher.
  • Learn what John’s new philosophy on pulling guard is, and how any student can use this for real results.
  • Use a unique BJJ-based approach to get the fight to the floor, instead of just copying wrestling or judo, and unlock techniques and combinations you’ve never seen before.
  • Move directly into positions you can attack from immediately, with Professor Danaher’s new methodology for training from the feet.
  • Counter and stop pesky guard pullers with these techniques to keep your advantage early in top position.
  • Convert common moves from the mat to your feet, as you learn how some simple sweeps can work as takedowns and more.
  • Professor John Danaher is considered by many to be the greatest grappling coach in the world, with elite championship students like Gordon Ryan, Georges St. Pierre, and Garry Tonon.
  • Know more. Win more.
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Course Content

Volume 1

10 Lessons
The Criteria for Takedown Selection for Jiu Jitsu
4:20 - 11:35
Creating an Overall Game plan for Jiu Jitsu Students in the Standing Position
11:35 - 40:15:00
The First Precursor Skill of the Standing Position: Stance
40:15:00 - 1:00:35
The Most Important Insight You Can Gain in the Standing Position: Left & Right Stances
1:00:35 - 1:16:09
Why The Distinction Between Kenka-Yotsu & Ai-Yotsu Is So Important For Your Standing Game
1:16:09 - 1:28:44
The Second Precursor Skill of Standing Position: Fighting For A Grip - Understanding Power Hand and Control Hand
1:28:44 - 1:40:55
Gripping for a Purpose
1:40:55 - 1:49:16
The Reverse Power Hand
1:49:16 - 1:56:03
Turning the Most Common Grip Scenario to Your Advantage
1:56:03 - 2:09:06
Grip Fighting in Kenka-Yotsu to Throw An Ai-Yotsu
2:09:06 - 2:17:27
Dealing with Failure to Get Inside Position in Kenka-Yotsu Position
2:17:42 +

Volume 2

8 Lessons
The Second Skill of Gripping: Breaking a Grip
17:27 - 39:18:00
Grip Fighting Strategy - Ai-Yotsu: Strategy 1
39:18:00 - 1:15:45
Strategy 2
1:15:45 - 1:20:44
Strategy 3
1:20:44 - 1:28:25
Strategy 4
1:28:25 - 1:33:36
Kenka-Yotsu Strategy - Strategy 1
1:33:36 - 1:40:27
Strategy 2
1:40:27 - 1:44:00
Strategy 3
1:44:00 - 1:50:00
Strategy 4
1:50:00 +

Volume 3

7 Lessons
The Grip and Move Principle
14:31 - 19:52
The Fourth Precursor Skill of Standing Position: Kuzushi/Breaking Stance
19:52 - 24:30:00
The Four Golden Opportunities of Kuzushi
24:30:00 - 36:47:00
Fifth Precursor Skill Of Standing: Position
36:47:00 - 42:18:00
The 5 Minimum Requirements As You Begin Your Journey In The Standing Position
42:18:00 - 56:53:00
#2 Front Takedowns
56:53:00 - 1:06:25
#3 Rear Takedowns
1:06:25 - 1:09:09
#4 Pulling Guard
1:09:09 - 1:11:22
#5 Countering a Guard Pull
1:11:22 +

Volume 4

17 Lessons
Power Hand and Control Hand for Collar Drag
15:37 - 27:46:00
The Leg Action of the Collar Drag: Uki Waza or Single Slide
27:46:00 - 32:40:00
Heavy Hand on the Cross Lapel
32:40:00 - 37:27:00
High Head
37:27:00 - 43:53:00
The Forward Rock
43:53:00 - 47:08:00
Body Position & Angle for the Collar Drag
47:08:00 - 51:47:00
The 3 Targets of the Collar Drag
51:47:00 - 57:12:00
The Greatest Disadvantage of the Collar Drag – Predictability
57:12:00 - 1:11:32
Attacking Off The Grip
1:11:32 - 1:14:50
Working From Grip Fight – Straight Cuff
1:14:50 - 1:20:57
Movement As a Distraction
1:20:57 - 1:24:53
Collar Drag from Kenka-Yotsu: Cuff Method
1:24:53 - 1:26:46
Collar Drag from Kenka-Yotsu: Cross Grip
1:26:46 - 1:30:03
Combining the Collar Drag with Other Attacks
1:30:03 - 1:33:07
Seoi Snap into Collar Drag
1:33:07 - 1:36:06
Two on One Cross Collar Snap Into Collar Drag
1:36:06 - 1:39:32
Failed Cross Osoto-Gari into Collar Drag
1:39:32 - 1:47:12
Double Drag
1:57:06 +

Volume 5

15 Lessons
Cuff Ankle Picks
5:35 - 6:53
Inside Ankle Pick
6:53 - 8:55
Shoulder Grip Cross Ankle Pick
8:55 - 10:44
Combining Outside Pick & Inside Pick
10:44 - 12:24
Kibisu Gaeshi Floor Post
12:24 - 14:32
Why I Strongly Favor The Ankle Pick For Jiu Jitsu
14:32 - 22:08
Low Risk/High Reward
22:08 - 26:49:00
Ankle Pick Is Very Well Suited To Common Jiu-Jitsu Stance
26:49:00 - 32:14:00
Ankle Pick Combines Extremely Well With Guard Pulls
32:14:00 - 36:56:00
Ankle Pick Utilizes The Long End Of The Lever
36:56:00 - 40:03:00
What Do We Need To Develop A High Level Ankle Pick
40:03:00 - 43:50:00
Understanding Shot Hand/Shot Leg Correlation
43:50:00 - 47:46:00
Ability To Get Our Opponent To Take A Step
47:46:00 - 53:14:00
Ability To Keep Opponent’s Head Same Height As Yours
53:14:00 - 1:02:38
Ability To Go From One Ankle To Another
1:02:38 - 1:05:49
Ability To Create A Drive Leg And Finish With A Knee Slide
1:09:07 - 1:11:27
Ankle Picking From Kenka-Yotsu
1:11:27 - 1:19:01
The Relationship Between Snap-Downs And Ankle Picks
1:19:01 - 1:28:08
Double Ankle Pick
1:28:08 - 1:34:47
High Finishes To An Ankle Pick
1:34:47 - 1:38:36
Troubleshooting The Ankle Pick
1:38:36 - 1:46:21
Opponent Controls Our Shot Hand
1:46:21 - 1:58:09
Kuchiki-Daoshi Combined With Tani-O’Toshi
3:09:50 +

Volume 6

12 Lessons
Two on One/Half Tai-Otoshi Kenka-Yotsu Situation
6:19 - 9:37
Cross Grip Snap Down Ai-Yotsu
9:37 - 13:31
Arm Trap Snap Down Kenka-Yotsu
13:31 - 16:01
Ude Gaeshi – Standard Supine Version
16:01 - 18:59
Standard Supine to an Arm Pin
18:59 - 28:53:00
Ude Gaeshi Cross Grip
28:53:00 - 33:03:00
Seoi Snap
33:03:00 - 35:41:00
Straight Lapel Version
35:41:00 - 44:33:00
Double Knee Drop vs Single Knee Drop
44:33:00 - 48:10:00
Troubleshooting Seoi Snap
48:10:00 - 53:10:00
Rear Takedowns
53:10:00 - 57:21:00
The Special Relationship Between Front and Rear Takedowns
57:21:00 - 1:04:13
Reverse Tai Otoshi
2:01:30 - 2:14:58
Reverse Sumi-Gaeshi
2:14:58 +

Volume 7

9 Lessons
The 3 Functions of Takedowns In Self Defense
5:47 - 10:32
Not All Self Defense Scenarios Are The Same
10:32 - 26:57:00
My Golden Rules For Self Defense Takedowns – #1 Don’t Go to Your Knees
26:57:00 - 29:13:00
#2 Favor Takedowns That Make It Difficult For An Opponent To Strike You
29:13:00 - 32:40:00
#3 Favor Low Amplitude Takedowns
32:40:00 - 38:37:00
#4 Favor Takedowns That Result In You Remaining On Your Feet
38:37:00 - 44:05:00
#5 Have A Couple Of High Amplitude Takedowns
44:05:00 - 48:16:00
#6 Favor Takedowns From Behind Your Opponent
48:16:00 - 51:36:00
#7 Favor Takedowns That Don’t Rely on Clothing
51:36:00 - 54:44:00
#8 Favor Takedowns Where You Remain On Two Feet
54:44:00 - 59:58:00
#9 Favor Takedowns That Do Not Require Large Amounts of Space
59:58:00 - 1:03:16
The Three Best Takedowns For Self Defense Applications
1:03:16 - 1:08:01

Volume 8

8 Lessons
Phase 2: Capture the Leg
4:45 - 17:04:00
Phase 3: Transfer to the High Leg
17:04:00 - 18:55:00
Head Position
18:55:00 - 24:59:00
The Instant Off Balance
24:59:00 - 28:26:00
Application From the Back
28:26:00 - 31:19:00
The Arm Drag as the Best Method of Getting Behind an Opponent
31:19:00 - 33:43:00
Special Topic: Impact of Clothing on Self Defense Takedowns
33:43:00 - 41:25:00
Kenka-Yotsu Neutral Grip
46:12:00 - 52:29:00
Final Reflections on Takedowns for Self-Defense
1:47:01 +

???? Feet to Floor: Volume 1 – Fundamental Standing Skills

A structured, entry-level system teaching the critical fundamentals of stand-up grappling—balance, grip setups, level changes, and takedown posture—for jiu-jitsu practitioners.

???? Course Overview
In this foundational release, John Danaher breaks down the essentials needed to connect effective stand-up techniques to jiu-jitsu transitions. Grounded in balance, grip mechanics, and movement control, this volume sets the stage for fluid takedowns, guard pulls, and seamless transitions to ground work under full resistance.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • Foundational Balance & Movement
    Core footwork patterns: stance management, shuffling, pivots, and level transitions
    Balance recovery, posture centering, and withstanding opponent-driven pressure
    Integrating foot position with torso and head alignment for structural resilience
  • Grip & Entry Mechanics
    Primary grip setups: collar-sleeve, lapel-control, underhook, overhook, and wrist grabs
    Tactical grip spacing and movement to prepare for takedowns or guard transitions
    Grip drills and sequences that build grip pressure, retention, and repositioning under duress
  • Level-Change & Takedown Basic Concepts
    Introducing shot setup: timing, penetration step, head placement, and level dip
    Safe entries to single-leg and double-leg without overcommitment
    Transition awareness: when to stand up, reset, or switch levels under opponent reaction
  • Flow Drills & Live Scenarios
    Partner drills combining movement, grip, level change, and takedown into a cohesive flow
    Situational sparring where the focus is on stand-up exchanges—not full takedown wrestling
    Instinct-building cues to detect penetration opportunity, level discrepancies, and control lapses

???? Who This Volume Is For
Ideal for jiu-jitsu practitioners who:
– Are new to stand-up work and want a solid, functional foundation
– Want takedowns and guard pulls that connect cleanly into their jiu-jitsu game
– Need structured movement and grip-gaming before diving into high-level wrestling
– Train both gi and no-gi and require posture and balance skills for dynamic transitions

✅ Key Benefits
✔ Foundational Stand-Up Blueprint
✔ Flow-Focused Learning
✔ Pressure-Ready Structure
✔ Perfect Launchpad

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