Description

 Feet to Floor: Volume 1 – Fundamental Standing Skills

A structured, entry-level system teaching the critical fundamentals of stand-up grappling—balance, grip setups, level changes, and takedown posture—for jiu-jitsu practitioners.

 Course Overview
In this foundational release, John Danaher breaks down the essentials needed to connect effective stand-up techniques to jiu-jitsu transitions. Grounded in balance, grip mechanics, and movement control, this volume sets the stage for fluid takedowns, guard pulls, and seamless transitions to ground work under full resistance.

 What You’ll Learn

• Foundational Balance & Movement
  Core footwork patterns: stance management, shuffling, pivots, and level transitions
  Balance recovery, posture centering, and withstanding opponent-driven pressure
  Integrating foot position with torso and head alignment for structural resilience
• Grip & Entry Mechanics
  Primary grip setups: collar-sleeve, lapel-control, underhook, overhook, and wrist grabs
  Tactical grip spacing and movement to prepare for takedowns or guard transitions
  Grip drills and sequences that build grip pressure, retention, and repositioning under duress
• Level-Change & Takedown Basic Concepts
  Introducing shot setup: timing, penetration step, head placement, and level dip
  Safe entries to single-leg and double-leg without overcommitment
  Transition awareness: when to stand up, reset, or switch levels under opponent reaction
• Flow Drills & Live Scenarios
  Partner drills combining movement, grip, level change, and takedown into a cohesive flow
  Situational sparring where the focus is on stand-up exchanges—not full takedown wrestling
  Instinct-building cues to detect penetration opportunity, level discrepancies, and control lapses

 Who This Volume Is For
Ideal for jiu-jitsu practitioners who:
– Are new to stand-up work and want a solid, functional foundation
– Want takedowns and guard pulls that connect cleanly into their jiu-jitsu game
– Need structured movement and grip-gaming before diving into high-level wrestling
– Train both gi and no-gi and require posture and balance skills for dynamic transitions

✅ Key Benefits
✔ Foundational Stand-Up Blueprint
✔ Flow-Focused Learning
✔ Pressure-Ready Structure
✔ Perfect Launchpad