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

Control from the bottom — build a rock-solid half guard foundation that launches your offense.
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  • The Most Comprehensive Instructional On The Half Guard Ever Created - By The World’s Best Jiu-Jitsu Coach: John Danaher
  • “The Older You Are - The More You Need To Be Using Half Guard” - John Danaher
  • The best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach in the world, is here with the newest installment of his groundbreaking Go Further, Faster Fundamentals series
  • Study John's Central Principles of Half Guard & Learn How To Apply Them
  • In systematic detail, learn the technique and strategy behind championship level Half Guards, including the off-balances, sweeps, and back takes, that make this a fully comprehensive positional series: Over 8 Hours Of Content!
  • Know More. Win More.
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Course Content

Volume 1

2 Lessons
Overview
0:00 - 7:52
General Introduction to Half Guard Bottom
7:52 - 1:03:47

Volume 2

5 Lessons
The Paradox of Half Guard
0:00 - 6:01
Half Guard Bottom – The Alignment Issue
6:01 - 10:40
Kuzushi From Half Guard Bottom
10:40 - 21:11
Half Elbow Escape Series
21:11 - 36:42
Grip Dominance in Half Guard
36:42 - 47:14

Volume 3

10 Lessons
Single Elbow Escape Series
0:00 - 11:43
Single Elbow Escape Part 2 – Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi
11:43 - 18:10
Single Elbow Escape Part 3 – Scoop Half Butterfly
18:10 - 23:14
Scoop Half Butterfly Series
23:14 - 30:17
Scoop Half Butterfly Series Part 2 – Rotating Round Leg
30:17 - 38:12
Scoop Half Butterfly Series Part 3 – Details of Scoop Grip
38:12 - 42:40
The Double Elbow Escape Series
42:40 - 54:13
Reverse Crossface – Reverse Elbow Escape
54:13 - 1:01:56
Elbow Escape vs Reverse Underhook
1:01:56 - 1:07:39
Summarizing Half Guard From Inferior Grips
1:07:39 - 1:13:07

Volume 4

9 Lessons
Getting to Underhooks
0:00 - 7:15
Winning From Underhooks – The Tight Waist Series
7:15 - 15:07
The Trilemma – Why Tight Waist Is Most Effective
15:07 - 21:57
Roll Through Sweeps
21:57 - 30:32
Roll Through Sweeps 2
30:32 - 33:33
Roll Through Sweeps 3
33:33 - 39:53
The Movements Behind The Moves
39:53 - 47:26
The Lower Leg Shift
47:26 - 58:09
(End of Volume 4)
58:09 +

Volume 5

9 Lessons
The 90 Degree Rule
0:00 - 4:07
The Knee Lift
4:07 - 8:48
The Hip Shift
8:48 - 13:39
The Law of The Elbow
13:39 - 20:54
Directionality of Force For Roll Through Sweeps
20:54 - 28:04
The Single Most Important Section On This Video
28:04 - 41:30
Taking Your Opponent’s Back: Duck Under
41:30 - 46:25
Taking The Back From Tight Waist
46:25 - 54:45
The Limp Arm
54:45 - 1:00:38

Volume 6

12 Lessons
Tight Waist vs Whizzer Situation 1
0:00 - 7:44
Tight Waist vs Whizzer Situation 2
7:44 - 10:42
Tight Waist vs Whizzer Situation 3
10:42 - 14:42
Tight Waist vs Whizzer Situation 4
14:42 - 17:44
From Half Guard to Tight Waist
17:44 - 24:21
Foot Fighting From Half Guard
24:21 - 32:38
Practical Applications of Foot Fighting
32:38 - 35:36
Takedowns From Tight Waist – Outside Hook
35:36 - 43:35
Linear Finish Double Leg 1
43:35 - 48:51
Linear Finish Double Leg 2
48:51 - 54:16
Reverse Double Leg
54:16 - 1:01:22
Stepping Around a Whizzer to Far Hook & Summary
1:01:22 - 1:14:40

Volume 7

6 Lessons
Lapel Single Legs From Half Guard 1
0:00 - 6:27
Lapel Single Legs From Half Guard 2
6:27 - 17:20
Lapel Single Legs From Half Guard 3
17:20 - 21:53
Posture for Half Guard Sweeps 1
21:53 - 31:28
Posture for Half Guard Sweeps 2
31:28 - 40:00
Summary of Lapel Single Leg Series
40:00 - 44:57

Volume 8

4 Lessons
Knee Lever Series 1
0:00 - 12:21
Knee Lever Series 2
12:21 - 18:10
The Back Roll Sweep
18:10 - 38:14
Problem of Reverse Half Guards 1 & 2
38:14 - 1:04:58

What Will You Learn?

Why are older grapplers so drawn to Half Guard? As Professor John Danaher explains, it all comes down to connection: half guard bonds your entire body to half of your opponent’s, creating levers and off-balances that work regardless of strength or speed. When you understand these mechanics, Half Guard becomes a position of control and opportunity.

Systematic, In-Depth Approach

This 8-volume masterclass dives deeper into half guard defense and offense than ever before, with over eight hours of content covering every nuance—elbow escapes, underhook vs. overhook systems, tight waist control, roll-through sweeps, back takes, lapel single legs, knee levers, and counterattacks.

Why Half Guard Matters

  • Connection-Driven: Leverage the physics of body connection to neutralize bigger, stronger opponents.
  • Sequence-Based: Follow systematic chains of escapes and counters rather than relying on raw athleticism.
  • Top & Bottom: Understand why half guard is a winning position from both sides of the equation.

Learn from the Best

Professor Danaher, the world’s most sought-after coach, guides you through precise mechanics and decision-making in half guard. His squads have dominated ADCC, EBI, and UFC, proving these principles under the highest pressure.

Who Should Train This?

Grapplers of all levels seeking an energy-efficient, high-leverage guard game that thrives under pressure—regardless of size, strength, or speed.

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