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Half Guard Passing and Dynamic Pins: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

Blend passing and pinning from half guard into unstoppable forward pressure.
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  • Pass the half guard with John Danaher’s focused “463 Method” of attack (including his favorite techniques and positions to pass with)
  • Hold the tightest possible control and transition from pin to pin with maximum efficiency, using these techniques and concepts
  • John Danaher is the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach of champion athletes like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Georges St. Pierre
  • Study the newest installment of John Danaher’s Go Further, Faster series, made to help Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students of all ages and skill levels improve faster than ever
  • Know more. Win more.
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Course Content

Volume 1

12 Lessons
Half Guard Passing Introduction
0:00 - 04:49
Overview of Half Guard Passing: The 4.6.3 System
04:49 - 26:54
1st Skill: Forcing Half Guard
26:54 - 33:29
Pinning the Knee to the Mat
33:29 - 37:58
Inside Knee Position
37:58 - 43:05
Using Standard Guard Passes to Attain Half Guard
43:05 - 48:53
Double Knee Position
48:53 - 59:12
Clearing the Knee Shield
59:12 - 01:18:39
Clearing a Scorpion (Lockdown)
01:18:39 - 01:30:35
Clearing a Deep Half Guard
01:30:35 - 01:41:02
Negating Your Opponent’s Attacks
01:41:02 - 01:45:16
The Fundamental Gripping Stance
01:45:16 - 01:54:33
The Fundamental Starting Position (FSP)
01:54:33 +

Volume 2

12 Lessons
The Skill of Crossfacing & Underhooking
0:00 - 22:10
Shoelace Method
22:10 - 29:16
The Ball of Foot Method
29:16 - 36:25
The Hand Post & Elbow Post Method
36:25 - 43:42
Square Tripod Hand Post Method
43:42 - 47:57
The Shaking Method
47:57 - 51:35
Zig Zag Knee Direction
51:35 - 55:05
Pass from 3/4 Side Sit-Out
55:05 - 01:07:38
Pass from 3/4 Side
01:07:38 - 01:12:55
Reverse 3/4 Side
01:12:55 - 01:20:11
3/4 Mount
01:20:11 - 01:40:29
Moving Between the 4 Dominant Passing Positions
01:40:29 - 01:46:24
Half Guard Passing Direction & The Law of Perpendicularity
01:46:24 +

Volume 3

5 Lessons
The Single Most Important Reason Why I Emphasize Half Guard Passing
0:00 - 11:06
Different Upper Body Configurations for Half Guard Passing
11:06 - 18:19
Crucial Skill: Setting a Crossface
18:19 - 25:30
Crucial Skill: Setting a Crossface 2
25:30 - 38:33
Dealing with an Opponent’s Underhook
38:33 +

Volume 4

11 Lessons
Configuring Your Free Leg
0:00 - 05:23
Configuring Your Free Leg 2
05:23 - 08:01
Configuring Your Free Leg 3
08:01 - 12:43
Passing Half Guard 1: Half Kata Gatame
12:43 - 21:04
Passing Half Guard 2: Lapel Cross Face
21:04 - 29:06
Passing Half Guard 3: Top Head and Arm
29:06 - 37:49
Passing Half Guard 4: Head Block Half Guard Pass
37:49 - 42:30
Passing Half Guard 5: Double Underhook Half Guard Passing
42:30 - 47:36
Near & Far Side Knee Wedges from Chest to Chest
47:36 - 52:08
Getting the Inside Knee To the Floor
52:08 - 57:07
Overview of the ’4.6.3’ Passing System
57:07 +

Volume 5

5 Lessons
Passing Half Butterfly Guard
0:00 - 04:30
The Golden Rule of Half Butterfly Guard Passing
04:30 - 10:11
Upper Body Gripping
10:11 - 22:51
Lower Body Leg Positioning 1
22:51 - 43:49
Lower Body Leg Positioning 2 & Putting It All Together
43:49 - 01:00:19 +

Volume 6

14 Lessons
Introduction to Dynamic Pinning
0:00 - 09:02
Definition of a Pin
09:02 - 12:34
Location of Wedges
12:34 - 17:50
Base of Support
17:50 - 20:38
No Pin is Perfect But There is Perfect Pinning
20:38 - 25:22
The Main Directive of Dynamic Pinning
25:22 - 33:55
The 3 Golden Rules of Dynamic Pinning
33:55 - 40:47
Understanding Scoring Criteria for Pins
40:47 - 57:23
The Battle for Inside Position
57:23 - 01:05:30
Theory of Wedges, Inside Position & Base
01:05:30 - 01:21:01
Static Pinning
01:21:01 - 01:31:15
Pushing
01:31:15 - 01:40:50
Shrimping
01:40:50 - 01:46:10
Bridging & Knee Escapes
01:46:10 +

Volume 7

13 Lessons
The 1st Skill
0:00 - 19:30
North South Pin (Variations)
19:30 - 29:43
Mounted Position (Variations)
29:43 - 47:46
Rear Mount (Variations)
47:46 - 56:42
Transitioning Between Pins
56:42 - 01:14:44
Kneeling Step Over
01:14:44 - 01:26:46
A Sit
01:26:46 - 01:35:16
Side to Side
01:35:16 - 01:46:23
Side to Knee on Belly
01:46:23 - 01:53:40
Knee on Belly to Knee on Belly
01:53:40 - 02:00:31
Mount to Back (Reactive)
02:00:31 - 02:11:16
Mount to Back (Proactive)
02:11:16 - 02:23:09
Mount to Back (Leg Entry)
02:23:09 +

Volume 8

11 Lessons
Transitioning Between Pins (cont.)
0:00 - 07:39
Rear Mount to Mount
07:39 - 12:10
Side to Rear Mount
12:10 - 20:21
Side to Rear Mount (Reactive)
20:21 - 28:51
Extracting a Foot
28:51 - 38:45
Maintaining the Mounted Position
38:45 - 50:43
Maintaining the Side Position
50:43 - 01:01:04
Retaining the Rear Mount
01:01:04 - 01:13:27
The Minimum Requirement of Back Control: Diagonal Control
01:13:27 - 01:18:52
Lower Body Game
01:18:52 - 01:24:45
The Three Most Important Moves to Maintain Lower Body Control
01:24:45 +

What Will You Learn?

???? Half Guard Passing and Dynamic Pins: BJJ Fundamentals – Go Further, Faster
A sharp, position-based system teaching efficient half-guard passing and fluid pin transitions to crush guard frames and propel to dominant control.

???? Course Overview

In this focused instructional, John Danaher outlines a fast-paced, methodical approach to half-guard passing. Whether you're facing knee-shield setups or deep underhook battles, this course equips you with frame-breaking solutions, layered passes, and seamless transitions to dynamic top control—whether that’s side control, knee-on-belly, mount, or back control.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • Grip & Frame Destruction
    Strategies to nullify opponent’s knee-shield, underhooks, and guard-retention grips.
  • Half Guard Pass Entry Systems
    Knee-cut, smash-pass, and hip-pressure combinations designed to combat resistance and reset pressure.
  • Dynamic Pin Transitions
    How to flow from your pass to knee-on-belly, scarf hold, side-mount, and mount with sliding grip mechanics.
  • Flow-Based Passing Drills
    Partner sequences that build passing rhythm, maintaining forward pressure and avoiding scrambles.

???? Who This Course Is For

This curriculum suits grapplers who:

  • Want fast, pressure-based half-guard passing systems
  • Need clean, functioning pin transitions to maintain top control
  • Prefer structure and flow over disjointed pressure drills
  • Train both gi and no-gi and need a reliable passing strategy

✅ Key Benefits

  • Strategic Passing Flow
    A full system—maximize forward pressure and chain passes into depth, not just isolated drills.
  • Position-to-Position Intelligence
    Each pass includes a clear next-step pin control position to avoid being left flat on bottom.
  • Drills for Live Rolling
    Contains partner routines and structured flow blocks perfect for class or private sessions.
  • Adaptable to Resistance
    Techniques designed to work under aggressive guards, knee-shields, or athletic half-guard defense.
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