Description

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.