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Master The Move: Arm Drags by John Danaher

Harness the power of arm drags to create angles and dominate scrambles.

John Danaher is considered by many, the most brilliant mind in the history of BJJ, in this new revolutionary series, he has constructed an entire 8 volume course focusing solely on one position, the arm drag - The intricacies and details are unmatched
This is your opportunity to master one of the most popular positions in all of grappling from the greatest bjj coach on the planet
John is going to breakdown the arm drag from half butterfly, supine, seated, standing, defensively and more
This is the most in depth course ever created on a single position - Understand mechanics, concepts, application and execution like never before
Know more Win more.

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Course Content

Volume 1

13 Lessons

Introduction

0:00 - 3:10

3 Considerations for Effective Arm Dragging

3:10 - 29:30

The 10 Major Themes of This Video

29:30 - 34:00

1. Learn the Classic Methods of Arm Drags but Also Learn Effective Follow-ups

34:00 - 37:05

2. Use Lower Body Connection for Better Results

37:05 - 39:34

3. Dragging the Opposite Arm of Your Half-Butterfly Connection

39:34 - 43:40

4. Hands and Elbows on the Floor Are the Highest-Percentage Arm Drags

43:40 - 47:09

5. The Importance of Open-Stance Arm Drags in Standing Position

47:09 - 50:06

6. Attacking the Far Arm from Open Stance

50:06 - 52:20

7. Ashi-Waza Arm Drags

52:20 - 54:26

8. Attack on Both Sides for Best Results

54:26 - 56:18

9. The Power of Head-Inside Arm Drags

56:18 - 58:06

10. Understanding Wrist Control

58:06 - 1:03:52

Volume 2

12 Lessons

Arm Drags from Seated Position vs a 2-Knee Opponent — The Rising Arm Drag

0:00 - 5:49

Rising Arm Drag Part 2

5:49 - 9:01

Falling Arm Drag

9:01 - 13:36

Kuzushi Arm Drag

13:36 - 16:23

Kuzushi Arm Drag Part 2

16:23 - 19:28

Elevator Drag

19:28 - 24:08

Reacting to Counters — Opponent Fights Grips, Switch Sides

24:08 - 28:03

Opponent Pulls Away — Double Leg

28:03 - 31:09

Opponent Spins Away — Snap-down

31:09 - 33:13

Opponent Posts Leg — Overhead Sweep

33:13 - 36:49

Opponent Posts Leg — Cross Ashi Garami

36:49 - 38:56

Arm Drag into Sumi Gaeshi or Heel Hooks

38:56 - 43:54

Volume 3

9 Lessons

Arm Drags from Supine Guards — Butterfly/Forward Shift

0:00 - 4:25

Arm Drag from Reverse De La Riva

4:25 - 7:27

Arm Drag from Half Guard

7:27 - 12:04

Arm Drags from Seated Guard vs Standing Opponent — To Back

12:04 - 19:14

Arm Drag to Sliding Drag

19:14 - 22:53

Arm Drag to Low Double Leg

22:53 - 25:08

Arm Drag to Lock Double Leg

25:08 - 27:53

Arm Drag to Double Kouchi Gari

27:53 - 31:48

Arm Drag Double Kouchi → Ankle Pick

31:48 - 33:59

Volume 4

5 Lessons

Arm Drags from Half Butterfly Guard

0:00 - 10:34

Dealing with the Problem of High Hands

10:34 - 15:30

Half Butterfly Arm Drag → Overhead Sweep

15:30 - 18:02

Half Butterfly Arm Drag → Shoulder Crunch

18:02 - 22:00

Half Butterfly Arm Drag → Underhook Offense

22:00 - 28:20

Volume 5

6 Lessons

Defensive Arm Drags — The Crucial Double Pits Position

0:00 - 4:18

Arm Drag from Double Pits

4:18 - 12:06

Arm Drag from Front Headlock

12:06 - 16:29

Defensive Arm Drag vs Wrestle Up

16:29 - 20:40

Defensive Arm Drags from Standing Position

20:40 - 24:15

Defensive Arm Drags from Front Headlock

24:15 - 29:07

Volume 6

9 Lessons

Standing Arm Drags — Foundational Methods: Wrist Control & Outside Step

0:00 - 2:13

Sliding Arm Drag

2:13 - 5:46

Arm Drag to Double Leg

5:46 - 8:31

Arm Drag Kouchi Makikomi

8:31 - 11:12

Advanced Standing Arm Drags — Ashi-Waza & Sasae (Closed Stance)

11:12 - 15:14

Far Leg Block (Open Stance)

15:14 - 18:39

Hands-to-Floor Arm Drags — Snaps to Drags

18:39 - 23:31

“Ear-to-Ear” Arm Drags — Wrist Control, Underhook & Chest-to-Chest

23:31 - 26:23

Ear-to-Ear Inside-Tie Fake Shot

26:23 - 29:46

Volume 7

8 Lessons

Open-Stance (Kenka Yotsu) Arm Drags — Inside Tie

0:00 - 9:57

Inside Wrist Arm Drag

9:57 - 13:21

Arm Drag from 2-on-1

13:21 - 17:32

Underhook Far-Side Arm Drag

17:32 - 22:38

Far Arm Drags

22:38 - 26:55

Head-Outside Arm Drag

26:55 - 30:07

Head-Inside Arm Drag

30:07 - 37:41

Head-Inside Arm Drag → Single Leg

37:41 - 39:47

Volume 8

4 Lessons

Knee Drop Arm Drags — Double Knee Drop

0:00 - 4:08

Single Knee Drop

4:08 - 9:51

Attacking Both Sides with Arm Drags — Inside Tie & Wrist

9:51 - 13:24

Underhook & Far Wrist

13:24 - 16:32

What Will You Learn?

????‍♂️ Master The Move: Arm Drags
A focused deep dive into arm drag techniques—exploring entries, setups, control transitions, and live application in a precise, systematic program.

???? Course Overview

John Danaher elevates the arm drag from a basic maneuver into a versatile attacking tool. Through structured lessons, you’ll learn to deploy arm drags across standing, guard, turtle, and scramble contexts to destabilize opponents and transition into dominant control or submission.

???? What You’ll Learn

Entry Mechanics & Grips: Cross-collar, overhook, elbow & wrist control; timing frames to break posture or redirect balance; subtle cues to conceal your intent.
Positional Transitions: From standing into back take or side entry; guard-based entries (seated, closed, open); turtle and scramble arm drags with grip resets.
Control & Flow Approaches: Transition into pin systems, body triangle, seatbelt control; grip chains into chokes, sweeps, back attacks; chaining multiple drags.
Live Applications & Drilling: Partner drills for timing, reaction, fluid chaining; sparring footage showcasing drags under resistance; flow drills starting with an arm drag.

???? Who This Course Is For

Grapplers seeking a structured, position-agnostic arm-drag system.
Those wanting to build grip dominance and effortlessly break posture.
Practitioners connecting drags into control, sweep, or submission flows.
No-gi and gi athletes needing a portable back-control entry.

✅ Key Benefits

Gateway to Back Control: Arm drag as a reliable path to seatbelt and back takes from any starting position.
Fluid Control Flow: Move-by-move progression from grip to drag to dominant position or submission.
Pressure-Ready Versatility: Techniques proven under defensive or postured opponents.
Drillable & Repetitive: Partner sequences and drills that build instinctive responses.