Bjj Fanatics - John Danaher - Passing The Guard May 2026

: 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

: Forcing the opponent into a chest-to-chest half guard as a high-percentage "hub" for passing.

John Danaher has two primary instructional series on BJJ Fanatics dedicated to guard passing: the (Gi) series and the "New Wave Jiu Jitsu" (No-Gi) series. 1. Passing the Guard: BJJ Fundamentals (Go Further Faster) BJJ Fanatics - John Danaher - Passing the Guard

: Turning side control and mount into "airtight" positions that prevent the opponent from recovering guard. Summary of Danaher's Guard Passing Rules

: The foundation of guard play—control resides between the opponent's knees. : The curriculum moves from opening the closed

: Knee Cut, Smash Pass, Over-Under, and Double-Under positions.

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

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