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Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher — ByteByU

Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher

Grip, control, submit — master the kimura as a powerful system for domination and finish.

If you talked to the one hundred most knowledgeable grapplers in the world and asked them, “Who would you most like to learn grappling from?” ninety-eight, ninety-nine, or maybe even all one hundred of them would give you the same answer: John Danaher. There is just no equal.
“The Kimura System" from John Danaher: The Most Sought After Grappling Instructor On The Planet
John helped coach Georges St Pierre and Chris Weidman to UFC World Titles. Garry Tonon has become a 3x ADCC competitor and a grappling Icon
John has guided guys like Eddie Cummings and Gordon Ryan to stardom in a fraction of the time that it would take ordinary people
The Kimura system John teaches is excellent for both Gi and No Gi and applicable for Self-Defense
This system will change your perspective on Jiu Jitsu
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Course Content

Volume 1

12 Lessons

System Overview

0:00 - 15:48

Trinity of Power

15:48 - 21:15

Thumb or no Thumb

21:15 - 26:19

Essential Nature of Kimura - A Twisting Lock

26:19 - 30:23

Hand and Arm Positioning

30:23 - 37:47

Bending A Straightened Arm

37:47 - 43:21

Diagonal Power Line

43:21 - 49:30

Pull Dominant Kimuras vs Push Dominant Kimuras

49:30 - 52:11

Beating The Shoulder and Trapping Head

52:11 - 56:35

Shoulder Line

56:35 - 59:51

A Vexing Problem

59:51 - 1:04:07

Essential Skill of Kimura System - Roll Through Kimura Scrambles

1:04:07 - 1:11:54

Volume 2

5 Lessons

Introduction to Dorsal Kimura

0:00 - 7:53

Unlocking Reinforced Hands

7:53 - 17:45

Using Legs For Kimura

17:45 - 34:04

Switching to Alternative Submission

34:04 - 39:18

Switching to Different Position / System

39:18 - 48:56

Volume 3

11 Lessons

Introduction to T Kimura

0:00 - 10:58

Top and Bottom Knee

10:58 - 14:15

Bottom Knee to Back

14:15 - 17:41

Bottom Knee to Rear Triangle

17:41 - 20:01

Bottom Knee to Arm Bar

20:01 - 22:10

Bottom Knee to Side Triangle

22:10 - 24:22

Bottom Knee Penetration to Russian Arm

24:22 - 29:44

Bottom Knee into Cross Ashi Garami

29:44 - 32:50

Bottom Knee Losing Russian Arm

32:50 - 38:49

Top Knee Attacks

38:49 - 46:05

Relationship Between Kimura and Bicep Slicer

46:05 - 54:03

Volume 4

11 Lessons

Introduction to Applications

0:00 - 3:43

Side Kimura Applications

3:43 - 13:19

Side Kimura Switching Elbows

13:19 - 17:13

Side Kimura Supinated Grip

17:13 - 21:03

Side Kimura Pronated Grip

21:03 - 26:13

Half Guard Top

26:13 - 34:09

Half Guard to T Kimura

34:09 - 39:12

Half Guard Attacking Power Prop

39:12 - 44:11

Classroom Commentary #1

44:11 - 45:57

Classroom Commentary #2

45:57 - 49:46

Classroom Commentary #3

49:46 - 52:38

Volume 5

12 Lessons

Butterfly Guard

0:00 - 4:27

Kimura vs Butterfly Guard Moving Head to Setup Kimura

4:27 - 7:50

Kimura vs Butterfly Guard Standing

7:50 - 11:24

Kimura vs Butterfly Guard Standing Opposite Side

11:24 - 16:06

Kimura vs Butterfly Guard Working From Outside Position

16:06 - 19:34

Kimura's Kimura

19:34 - 31:53

Turtle Position Olympic Bar to Kimura

31:53 - 35:39

Kimura vs Turtle Side Triangle

35:39 - 39:26

Kimura vs Single Leg on Mat

39:26 - 47:58

Kimura vs Single Leg on Mat Drill

47:58 - 55:45

Classroom Commentary #4

55:45 - 59:28

Classroom Commentary #5

59:28 - 1:02:43

Volume 6

10 Lessons

Kimura vs Single Leg Countering the Peak Out

0:00 - 4:59

Kesa-Gatame

4:59 - 14:43

Closed Guard Kimura - The Great Mystery of Closed Guard Kimura

14:43 - 38:15

Kimura Closed Guard Wrist Control and Power Prop

38:15 - 46:20

Closed Guard Kimura Head Pass Setup

46:20 - 51:46

Kimura From Bottom Half Guard

51:46 - 1:02:05

Bottom Half Guard Kimura Converting to Full Guard

1:02:05 - 1:05:46

Half Guard Kimura Sumi Gaeshi Variations

1:05:46 - 1:09:08

Classroom Commentary #6

1:09:08 - 1:11:06

Classroom Commentary #7

1:11:06 - 1:12:39

Volume 7

16 Lessons

Bottom Half Guard To T Kimura

0:00 - 6:21

Half Guard Kimura Vs Arm Bar

6:21 - 14:44

Half Guard Kimura To Front Triangle

14:44 - 24:44

Kimura Bottom Turtle Position

24:44 - 31:32

Kimura Bottom Turtle Inside Arm Roll Staying Above the Hips

31:32 - 37:54

Kimura Bottom Turtle Inside Arm Roll to Kimura Finish

37:54 - 40:33

Kimura Bottom Turtle vs Seat Belt

40:33 - 45:07

Kimura Bottom Turtle Outside Arm Roll

45:07 - 49:56

Kimura Bottom Turtle Outside Arm Variation

49:56 - 55:21

Standing Position

55:21 - 1:01:47

Kimura vs Standing Single Leg Head Outside

1:01:47 - 1:04:34

Kimura vs Standing Single Moving The Head

1:04:34 - 1:08:05

Kimura Vs Single Leg Kneeling Opponent

1:08:05 - 1:12:33

Kimura Vs Double Leg

1:12:33 - 1:17:00

Kimura vs Double Leg (Cont.)

1:17:00 - 1:19:02

Classroom Commentary #8

1:19:02 - 1:21:18

Volume 8

7 Lessons

Legs Kimura / Reverse Omoplata

0:00 - 14:29

TRIMURA

14:29 - 33:53

Multiple Kimuras

33:53 - 45:14

Timing the Roll Through

45:14 - 51:33

Elbow Wedge for Kimura

51:33 - 54:22

Head and Arm Kimura

54:22 - 1:00:03

Classroom Commentary #9

1:00:03 - 1:05:39

What Will You Learn?

????‍♂️ Kimura: Enter The System
A deep, positionally structured course designed to make the kimura your universal tool—treat it as both a devastating submission and a battlefield control position.

???? Course Overview

John Danaher presents a comprehensive, multi-volume instructional—Enter the System—that dissects the kimura from every angle. It builds from core principles to positional mastery, ensuring you can apply the figure-four hold effectively from top, bottom, standing, guard, turtle, and more. The course emphasizes structure, control, and flow—empowering grapplers to use the kimura as a gateway to armies of follow-up positions, including back takes, triangles, armbars, and wrist locks.

???? What You’ll Learn

Foundations & Mechanic Mastery
The “trinity of power”: spine alignment, hip position, grip execution; push vs pull finishes; roll-through techniques; head positioning, shoulder trapping, loading dynamics.
Positional Adaptations & Transitions
Dorsal/side kimura from top; half-guard, butterfly, turtle, and stand-up entries; T-style kimura into off-balances, armbars, back-takes, joint-lock transitions.
Kimura as a Portal
Flow into triangles, crucifixes, wrist locks, and more; chains from the grip: coast-to-coast submissions and back-control entries; structural control to prevent escape.
Practical Flow & Decision-Making
Position-by-position drills; real-time training examples; diagrams and drill patterns for muscle memory and instinctive sequencing.

???? Who This Course Is For

Grapplers seeking to master the kimura from any position; anyone wanting to blend control, sweeps, and submissions via one grip; students who appreciate concept-driven, fluid yet structured instruction.

✅ Key Benefits

Universal Toolset – Make the kimura your central control mechanism across guard, top, turtle, and beyond.
Flow-Focused System – Programming that helps you move naturally from grip to finish, sweep, or transition.
Depth Meets Practicality – From fundamental mechanics to subtle structural cues separating elite from amateur.