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Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

Pass with purpose — unlock the fundamentals of guard passing for rapid progression in Jiu Jitsu.
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  • Learn How To Pass The Guard With This Five Step System From The World’s Most Sought After Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach
  • Push the vast limits of guard passing fundamentals and study Professor John Danaher’s unified system for killing the guard.
  • Learn what the five steps to guard passing are, the requirements for the guard passer, and John’s NAC guard passing method.
  • Professor John Danaher is one of the smartest minds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the famous coach of athletes like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and GSP.
  • Cut down on your learning time around one of the hardest tasks in BJJ, passing the guard with precision.
  • Know more, win more.
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Course Content

Volume 1

13 Lessons
Introduction to Passing the Guard
0:00 - 3:40
Philosophy of Opening a Closed Guard
3:40 - 12:11
Top Position: Opening a Closed Guard
12:11 - 30:31
Opening Closed Guard 2
30:31 - 37:41
Opening Closed Guard 3
37:41 - 44:26
Opening Closed Guard 4
44:26 - 53:02
Opening Closed Guard 5
53:02 - 56:05
Opening Closed Guard 6
56:05 - 1:00:39
Opening Closed Guard 7
1:00:39 - 1:05:40
Opening Closed Guard 8
1:05:40 - 1:07:20
Opening Closed Guard 9
1:07:20 - 1:11:48
Opening Closed Guard 10
1:11:48 - 1:19:03
Opening Closed Guard 11
1:19:03 - 1:29:41

Volume 2

20 Lessons
Overview of Standard Method Of Opening Closed Guard
0:00 - 8:29
Opening Closed Guard: Knee Post Method
8:29 - 16:12
Knee Post Method 2
16:12 - 21:40
Knee Post Method 3
21:40 - 23:53
Knee Post Method 4
23:53 - 27:33
Knee Post Method 5
27:33 - 29:30
Knee Post Method 6
29:30 - 34:07
Opening Closed Guard / Lifting Method
34:07 - 41:16
Overview of 3 Methods
41:16 - 47:10
Problem of Procrastination
47:10 - 52:50
The 5 Steps Of Guard Passing - Step 1
52:50 - 1:00:13
Step 2
1:00:13 - 1:06:25
Step 3
1:06:25 - 1:10:52
Step 4
1:10:52 - 1:17:44
Step 5
1:17:44 - 1:27:10
NAC Open Guard Passing Method
1:27:10 - 1:31:35
Split Squat as Ultimate Staging Platform
1:31:35 - 1:36:29
Side to Side Pressure Insight
1:36:29 - 1:43:50
Mechanical and Tactical Advantage
1:43:50 - 1:53:22

Volume 3

4 Lessons
Technical Proficiency Requirement
0:00 - 1:34
Double Under Pass
1:34 - 26:12
Over Under Pass
26:12 - 46:17
Knee Cut Pass
46:17 - 1:26:06

Volume 4

1 Lesson
Toreando Pass
0:00 - 1:05:33

Volume 5

3 Lessons
Leg Drag
0:00 - 35:06
Long Step Guard Pass
35:06 - 1:09:15
The Smash Pass
1:09:15 - 1:18:14

Volume 6

11 Lessons
Guard Breaking Requirement
0:00 - 7:26
Cross Collar Cuff And Bicep Guard
7:26 - 28:36
De La Riva Guard
28:36 - 42:37
Reverse De La Riva
42:37 - 47:13
Lasso Guard
47:13 - 52:56
Spider And Lasso Guard
52:56 - 1:00:18
Double Spider Guard
1:00:18 - 1:07:27
Emergency Measures
1:07:27 - 1:14:13
Ashi Garami
1:14:13 - 1:21:37
Maintaining Top Requirement
1:21:37 - 1:23:40
Push/Pull Law & Recovery
1:23:40 - 1:44:38

Volume 7

11 Lessons
Split Squat Position
0:00 - 12:47
Hip & Head Control
12:47 - 16:30
Negating Both Feet
16:30 - 21:45
Knee Drop
21:45 - 26:13
Double Knee Position
26:13 - 29:56
Outside Advantage Position
29:56 - 39:07
Combative Context
39:07 - 51:47
Flattening an Opponent
51:47 - 1:00:45
Negating Guard
1:00:45 - 1:07:46
Finding Advantage
1:07:46 - 1:26:01

Volume 8

10 Lessons
Guard Passing From The Shoulder Line
0:00 - 8:35
Beating Frames – Distance
8:35 - 13:48
Angle Change
13:48 - 16:04
Direction
16:04 - 20:39
Directly Attacking The Frames
20:39 - 24:11
Side To Side Pressure
24:11 - 29:35
Beating Inversion
29:35 - 33:40
Turning Into Turtle
33:40 - 38:24
Turning Out Of Turtle
38:24 - 42:33
Propping
42:33 - 46:20

What Will You Learn?

Push the vast limits of guard passing fundamentals and study Professor John Danaher’s unified system for killing the guard. Combine core concepts with his one-of-a-kind insights to elevate your guard passing. This 8-volume masterclass delivers the same depth of teaching given to his championship athletes.

Course Overview

The “Go Further Faster” series shares Danaher’s complete guard passing system: identifying problems, applying biomechanical principles, and executing high-percentage passes. Learn every step—from posture and pressure to frame breaking and staging positions—that transforms guard passing into a systematic science.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Fundamental Passes: Double under, over under, knee cut, toreando, leg drag, long step, smash pass.
  • Staging Positions: Split squat, double under, knee drop, outside advantage for safe, effective passing.
  • Guard Breaking: Cross-collar cuff, grip disruptions, defenses to De La Riva, lasso, spider, X guard.
  • Maintaining Top: Push/pull law, recovery from falls, posture under pressure.
  • Strategic Principles: The five steps of guard passing; negating guard; mechanical & tactical advantage.

Designed For

  • All belt levels seeking a structured, complete guard passing curriculum
  • Practitioners wanting Danaher’s systematic approach and principles
  • Anyone aiming to master high-percentage passes and staging positions
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