Bjj Fanatics - John Danaher - Passing The Guard May 2026

: Danaher identifies three primary obstacles to passing: the opponent's feet, knees, and hands. Key Passing Methodologies :

: Covers passing against seated vs. supine (lying on back) opponents, emphasizing "waist exposure" to initiate body locks. 3. Half Guard Passing & Dynamic Pins BJJ Fanatics - John Danaher - Passing the Guard

: Knee Cut, Smash Pass, Over-Under, and Double-Under positions. : Danaher identifies three primary obstacles to passing:

This 8-volume series focuses on the fundamental mechanics of passing in the Gi. It is designed as a "college course" on the subject, emphasizing systematic movement and breaking down complex guards into manageable steps. It is designed as a "college course" on

: The foundation of guard play—control resides between the opponent's knees.

This series adapts Danaher's systematic approach to the friction-less environment of No-Gi, where standard Gi grips are unavailable.

: The curriculum moves from opening the closed guard to specific passing sequences and finally to "staging positions" where you can safely wait for an opening. 2. New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No-Gi Guard Passing