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The Fastest Way: To Develop An Unpassable Guard by John Danaher

Develop unstoppable guard retention and an unpassable guard with legendary coach John Danaher!
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  • Learn the nature and challenges of guard retention, and build the physical skills to achieve it.
  • Master 12 essential body movements you can drill solo or with a partner.
  • Gain a new perspective on frames, leverage, underhooks, space creation, and more.
  • Counter today’s top passing strategies: toreandos, bodylocks, knee cuts, scoop grips, and beyond.
  • Dismantle modern half-guard passes with a suite of powerful, easy-to-learn techniques.
  • Control the pace and conserve energy with strategies that steer the action back in your favor.
  • Develop an unpassable guard in this 8-part must-have masterclass from John Danaher.
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Course Content

Volume 01

2 Lessons
Introduction
0:00 – 2:56
12 Essential Body Movements for Guard Retention
2:56 +

Volume 02

5 Lessons
The 5 Steps of Guard Passing
0:00 – 11:50
The 3 Most Important Danger Zones of Guard Passing
11:50 – 16:25
Stance and Posture for Guard Retention
16:25 – 23:40
The 3 Most Important Guard Passing Methodologies
23:40 – 27:15
Solid Start: Strong Stance & Simple Game Plan
27:15 +

Volume 03

6 Lessons
Guard Retention Against Distance Passing/Toreando
0:00 – 8:28
High Leg Retention Method
8:28 – 15:07
Inside Leg Retention Method
15:07 – 19:07
Inside Foot or Knee Guard Retention Method
19:07 – 36:32
Outside Shoulder Roll Guard Retention Method
36:32 – 41:59
Elbow Prop Method & Turning Away From the Pass
41:59 +

Volume 04

5 Lessons
Countering Head Control – Elbow Post
0:00 – 4:22
Inside Position Leg Scissor
4:22 – 9:18
Guard Retention vs North/South Toreando – Leg Frames
9:18 – 17:06
Situp Recovery
17:06 – 22:00
Framing From North/South
22:00 +

Volume 05

5 Lessons
Guard Retention vs Hips-Centered Passing – Negating Bodylocks
0:00 – 21:20
The 3 Safety Positions vs Bodylock
21:20 – 27:48
Late Defense vs Bodylock – Chin Post & Shrimp
27:48 – 33:55
Outside Shoulder Roll & The Hip Slip
33:55 – 40:05 +

Volume 06

7 Lessons
Defending vs Double Scoop Grips – Locked Hands
0:00 – 2:23
Working vs Unlocked Hands
2:23 – 4:05
Leg Pummeling vs Double Scoops
4:05 – 7:02
Wrist Control vs Double Scoops
7:02 – 9:31
Guard Retention vs Knee Cut – Knee Prop/Shield
9:31 – 17:32
Elbow Prop vs Knee Cut
17:32 – 20:59
Knee Shield to Outside Shoulder Roll
20:59 +

Volume 07

6 Lessons
Guard Retention vs Head/Shoulder Control – Top Head & Arm Escape
0:00 – 9:07
Outside Knee Shield Method
9:07 – 15:39
Knee Lever Guard Retention
15:39 – 20:51
Half Butterfly Retention Method
20:51 – 27:21
Retention vs Near Side Underhook & Double Underhooks
27:21 +

Volume 08

3 Lessons
Sit-Out Half Guard Variations – Crossface
0:00 – 13:56
vs Reverse Crossface
13:56 – 20:53
vs Reverse Underhook Sit-Out
20:53 +

Full Description

Develop unstoppable guard retention and craft an unpassable guard under legendary coach John Danaher’s expert guidance! This 8-part masterclass breaks down every aspect of retaining and attacking off your back, ensuring your guard becomes a constant threat.

What You’ll Learn

  • 12 foundational body movements to drill solo or with a partner.
  • Precise breakdown of how opponents pass and how to preempt each step.
  • Retention methods vs distance/toreando, bodylock, knee-cut, scoop grips, half-guard, and more.
  • Powerful framing, leverage, and re-heisting strategies to reset your guard under pressure.
  • Energy-efficient approaches to control the pace and steer the action back to your terms.

Who Is This For?

No-gi grapplers of all levels looking to make their guard truly unpassable and transform defense into offense.

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