Best Takedowns For Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) by John Danaher
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In this training video, John Danaher explains the best BJJ take-downs in the sport today. These takedowns are also great for Wrestling, Grappling and Jiu Jitsu takedowns.
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Do you normally go for takedowns? Or pull guard?
Hey Bernardo, I am new to jiu jitsu, I've been doing it for some months now, and I am not super athletic, but I go to both night and day class, the day class has less people, so we start from standing. Pull guarding is something I understand and I use when I fail at doing a take down. However, I have been coming back here to try and actually pull off these techniques when we roll. In my mind it will be like, let me try osoto gari, uchi gari, etc... and then it doesn't work, I pull guard just because I don't want to give advantage to the other player. Any tips? Sorry for the long comment, what is happening, in my gym specific, there are a number of people who have wrestling background, and when we roll, if I don't get in that quick guard pull, then they are completely steam rolling me.
Hey Professor Bernardo, Hey Professor John, The takedown you demonstrated at 34:44 I have been successfully hitting when starting from the standing position in my recent sparring sessions, landed it against the purple belt coach, landed it against a lot of the other white belts! It is so deceptively simple yet effective! Thank you so much!
First 5 seconds is the best 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yeh, I agree. I was doing something else for the first five seconds, and I thought it was the real Bernado. Lol.
Sounded like a Brazilian Arnold lol
totaly funny!!!
Amazing!
watched it like 10 times haha
That intro was so good xD
I thought it was going to be an ordinary day - and then this dropped.
I thought there was some sort of delay on my audio 😂😂😂
I thought there was some sort of delay on my audio 😂😂😂
I thought my computer was buffering....
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Here you have the names of the throws they executed 1.- Tai otoshi 6:03 2.- Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi 7:15 3.- Kibisu Gaeshi 7:31 4.- Morote Gari 13:47 5.- Something like Koshi Guruma 16:23 6.- O Goshi 17:47 7.- Uki Goshi (makikomi style) 18:45 8.- 20:36 kneeling Tai Otoshi 9.- 21:07 O Soto Gake 10.- Kibisu Gaeshi 22:01 11.- Good ol' O Soto Gari 25:00 12.- O Uchi Gari 26:30 13.- O Soto Gake 30:32 Cheers from a Judo practitioner!
You are the man.
I heut you
Soto gari is fun
Thank u
oh man, you rock a lot, thank you! Oss!
Watching John do Bernardo impressions is a huge honor for me
As a judoka, I respect how he didn't disparage the techniques as a whole, but rather how they fit into the ruleset and how that affects the reasons for their use. In doing so, he made it more clear why Jiu Jitsu differs, rather than just how.
Danaher is such a rare type of human being. We are truly lucky to be his students through the internet.
A true positive super-power of the internet 🙏🏻
6 criteria to judge how appropriate a takedown is for BJJ: 1) Back exposure 2) Neck exposure 3) Belt Exposure 4) Weight Exposure 5) Roll-through Potential 6) General Difficulty
Great breakdown, ESPECIALLY those first two
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Same criteria should apply for any self-defence takedown. Very smart criteria.
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@@silversoul11 That was hilarious as I have never seen John break character before.
Johns next instructional should be on impressions because that was PERFECT 😂😂😂
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If you watch him gordon and george on the lex fridman podcast he has a killer george impression too
@@matthershman6791 I saw it!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I dont do doggystyle moves...looks gay lol...but im just a red belt. 🤫
Is there anything that John cannot do? Except not wear rahsguards of course.
John "go sit in the corner" Bernardo: pacing back and forth
Danaher has an incredible talent to do impersonation. That impersonation of Bernardo Faria was on point. He also did a very funny impersonation of GSP on Lex Fridman's podcast. I want to see more from Danaher!
I really enjoy the more relaxed John Danaher instead of the hyper focused teacher. He has such a warm personality that doesn't always show and makes it sometimes harder to keep focus on.
I love him and Bernardo together ❤️
@@ashleykocanda3533 for sure. Bernardo's warmth helps offset some of Danaher's clinical and therefore occasionally 'cold' breakdowns.
I am thinking about signing up for the RGA in Midtown. Once they reopen. How is the training? Does Mr. Danaher, cover self defense techniques in his class? And are takedowns covered liked in this video? Osu!
@@stur6722 I dont think you can Just participate in one of Danahers classes he trains all day with the best of the world. But Im sure its a great school and there will be many great teachers and yes Gracie schools ussually Focus a lot on self defense especially in the beginning
Christoph Steck thank you. Yes. I know. I am in New York City. There is a Gracie jujitsu school. And there are a few Renzo Gracie academy’s. I know the advice jujitsu classes are taught by Danaher. That’s blue belt and up. Renzo teaches the advice classes sometimes. When th wrote your comment. I understood you took a class with. And was a student at the RGA headquarters in midtown Manhattan. Osu!
I love the way Danaher categorizes things. It makes it much easier to discuss our Jiu Jitsu problems.
For all intents and purposes, it should have been categorized much earlier. It seems almost archaic to have so many great BJJ athletes, but none of them could figure out how to succinctly present problems and find solutions like JD does
I always thought it was said, "for all intensive purposes." Lol. Learned more than I expected to. Cheers.
He did a PhD in analytic philosophy. You can tell from the way he break things down to common elements, necessary and sufficient conditions and criteria, and counter examples
@@tico5546 Absolutely. I often think of John Danaher as a clear example of how the skills analytic philosophy can be applied to bring practical benefits "in the real world". If only there were more of that emphasis on clarity and precision in other areas of life/society...
@@everythingflows3639 imagine if only our politicians answered questions like that with that kind of relevance and scrutiny. What a difference.
That impression was really good. Had to do a double take
They never should have given you money!
huge honor for me
Lol. Same. I wasn't looking at first, and was like "wait... Bernardo is here with Bernardo? That makes no sense..." *Rewinds* Holy shit!
John sounds more like Bernardo than Bernardo does!
I can't wait for john danaher to do a series on bjj fanatics all about self defense!
Ohhhhhh that would be awesome 👍
Oh shit. I just got SLAIN by that intro. Danaher Death Squad indeed!
I opened this into another Chrome tab and asked myself: "Why the hell is Faria introducing himself and inviting himself???" 😂 Took the images to figure it out
I’m not sure which is more impressive.. the fact that Mr Danaher was able to do all those techniques without being winded and sounding out of breath while explaining them.. or that he was able to do them so smoothly like he competes… a true master of his craft
I watched this video last night and when I went to train this morning I literally got ankle picks from every where on the mat very effective my go to takedown now love it John Danaher puts things in a way that makes moves more easier. Love it!
My grandma stands no chance
Watching a master like John break down BJJ in such details is hypnotic
Thanks John and Bernardo, such a detailed analysis. Much appreciated your time.
Must have watch that first five seconds twenty times. Still laugh out loud. John is a great mimic, and Bernardo is a very good sport. So good to be able to laugh when we are going through tough times. Thank you John and Bernardo. Oss.
This was great. I started in judo and takedowns are exactly like you said. The romantic classical technique is a long term commitment. The ankle pick is perfect. I also noticed the quick and decisive movement to connect to the Uke
That impression was hilarious 10/10
That was a spot on impression. Wow! Bernardo sounds like Brazilian Kermit the frog mixed with dash of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
John Danaher is truly dedicated to improving the art of Jiu Jitsu. Thank You!!!
John Danaher self-defense & bouncer stories is something I am super interested in seeing. Having said that, great video again fellas! Love it!
Im 3 stripes into my purple and after watching this video realized how really little I know about anything, his brain is a library
Awesome vid, hard to beat John’s instructional guidance ... many thanks 🙏
This just keeps getting better every time you watch it.
Total BJJ newbie here - been on 2 sessions, and man I feelt right at home! So happy I found this chanel. Will surely watch everything he shows. Seems like the perfect teacher 🙂🙏
Take my money already! Your other series have been very helpful in my development, it is always a pleasure - and an honor - to have access to the distilled knowledge that brilliant minds acquired over decades.
Exactly - when understood in this light it’s an absolute steal!
OMG I’ve only take. One class in Bjj and I’m learning so much from your videos because you have invited these legends. Thank you so much. It helps that I’ve studied Kung Fu for years now even though I’m out of shape I can do the basic moves. I learned so much here
Thank you so much John Danaher! I´ve seen a bunch of Takedown videos. This is one of the best out there! Cheers! Also love the intro 😂😂😂😂
Best intro to any BJJ video EVER. Just wonderful! The brotherhood and ability to laugh at this is just so pure!
Such a great video and so impressed with John's level judo and judo modification for BJJ. Best takedown video i have seen on youtube!
Excellent tutorial, thanks John!
Great technical explanation! Very useful for selecting takedown techniques
Thanks so much for this one! Absolutely amazing video John!
The sound in this video is amazing, every grip, transition, throw and fall feels loud, impactful and visceral. It's like i'm listing to an action movie.
an amazing coach!!! tks for this awesome class!
This man ability to communicate with instruction is outstanding 🙌🏼
Another great video by 2 of the best. Faria, a many time world champion and the most humble human I know, and the other guy, Danaher, who knows more about bjj than any other human and can explain and teach better that anyone else. Notice how Faria studies every word that John says.
Thanks for all the great instruction! 🙂🙂
The intro made my morning before work ;) the best takedown of seriousness certainly
Thanks for constant uplaod Jui Jitsu Family ! ouch brother i shattered my toe last year get well soon ! doing jui jitsu now a year later ...dedication discipline respect much love 💚💪🏽🙏🏽
Very excited for these three volumes to drop - they can’t come soon enough! I’m also really enjoying the idea of a self defense instructional from John. I would certainly buy that.
Thank you for this! Very helpful
From a Bjj practioner this video help me a lot, using the techinques that John says I improved a lot my standing game , John it's an amazing teacher, it's like Sun Tzu from the Art of War thanks so much Bernarndo and John for these amazing contenents!
Truly incredible. Free content on point. My kids compete nationally in jits , judo and wrestling. They love u videos. Well done John. Keep it up.
Excellent video! Love it. The intro was hilarious too! Keep up the great work! I have both your open guard and closed guard DVD instructional. Amazing works! Changed my game and the way I dissect technique. Hands down, the most valuable products I own. Oss!!
Some invaluable lessons here. Thank you.
John is a mad scientist. I love it! I'm positive that if he puts his mind to it there will be massive improvements to bjj take down game, which is needed.
Yes if he and keenan worked together on implementing judo it really would benefit bjj
He didn't invent these you dolt
This is, hands down, THE best video intro of all times!❤️
Epic video, I can't wait to try a few of those!!!
Yes John 👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you !!!!
Haha dude this is an amazing impression! Huge honor for me to watch this!
That intro was awesome, what an amazing guys are these guys
Loved the intro haha. Such a powerful community we are
All these videos are amazing thank you
Always interesting to see how the different point scoring aspects of judo vs. ju-jitsu drive tactics. Danaher has excellent knowledge of both and appreciates how different throws lead to different scenarios and point scoring possibilities for both tori and uke. Plus in his analysis of how to "short cut" the learning process of O-Soto-Gari and arrive at a randori-effective technique he demonstrates a lot more tactical awareness and appreciation of how students actually learn effective technique than many judo coaches. In my coaching I've largely discarded static uchi-komi with 50/50 grips for this reason. My drilling is largely grip break/movement/entry/throw based now.
Can’t wait for this one! 🔥💯🔥💯
wow..great instruction. I can understand why John is great instructor.
The insights John shares are outstanding. I constantly think to myself, "oh, so that's why we do that". He's analyzed the game to great depths.
thank you Sir Danaher. People don't even know how precious is your knowledge...
Danaher is a freaking scientist. Amazing teacher and person.
Amazing video! Finally decided which instructional to start with - Feet to Floor) Also, the intro is fire, laughed loudly.
Brilliant, brilliant breakdown
Huge honor watching this video!
thank you for the video
In Judo, my bread and butter was tai otoshi. John does a perfect demonstration and explanation of what I’ve seen with my successful and failed throws with a renewed clarity.
man... that intro was awesome.
+1 for the impression but god I love the way John explains things
Easy to get the hype behind Danaher. Not only he's extremely knowledgable, he's an absolute genius communicator
That intro! Amazing!
Awesome! I can actually hear John!
Once again, you are the king
😂Brilliant intro! And I really need to know more about take downs, so this is perfect👍🏼
Finally, someone comes along and points out the good and bad of Judo and Wrestling techniques and criteria to use them in a BJJ tournament. This is very practical stuff for ANY type of fighting. My only question, why did it take so many years to bring this out?
Brilliant as always🥋
Wow, I thought the audio was edited on the first seconds. REALLY good impression
Excellent takedowns, and great impression:)
It’s so awesome to see that Danaher has a good sense of humor
Wow my game needs this so bad. Just wish I could train right now. Thank you!
OMG Danaher is sooo gooodddd making his point cristal clear
I'm a black belt who has neglected takedowns over the years but a good collar drag and good ankle pick on the ground. Cant wait to apply this.
This man is a gift from the Jiu-Jitsu gods!
Also I need to learn these takedown immediately.
Love the videos! Keep it up! Time stamps would be awesome for learning!
This man is a f****** treasure for jiu jitsu
Excellent instructions as ever
A self defense series from Danaher would be awesome!
Absolutely People with similar door experience and much less martial arts acumen have gone on to become authorities. A John Danaher perspective on self-protection would be invaluable.
Either get really good at a martial art or learn to run
Invest in track and field level Cardio.
Amazing content. So good.
best intro ever!!!! and great impression
This is so true. I’m a blue belt just getting back since covid and I was talking to a fellow blue belt while doing take down drills and we both said we don’t like standing. Lol. I’m usually a guard guy but seeing this video I’m going to start standing when sparring from now on As much as possible. This is something that needs to be address thanks 🙏
Thanks for posting
Why have never been taught this. Brilliant. Thanks
Yes the drop to mat technique is awsome the gravity really looks like it works for you
As usual, tons of crucial ideas! Also, if I wasn't hyped enough for this series, Danaher is giving us a sneak peek on his take on self defense. My poor wallet