

JRE MMA Show #11 with John Danaher
11 snips Jan 15, 2018
Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach John Danaher discusses the evolution of martial arts perception, revolutionizing leg locks, ground control in Jiu Jitsu, strategic leg control, systematic approach in Jiu Jitsu training, overcoming physical challenges, and exploring personalized teaching methods in martial arts. The podcast also touches on transcendent skills in MMA, comeback journeys, fighters' battles with health issues, analyzing Demetrius Johnson's fighting style, and a fighter's impressive grappling skills.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Danaher's Jiu-Jitsu Origin
- John Danaher started as a bouncer and philosophy student, initially learning striking arts.
- After witnessing grapplers' effectiveness, a friend introduced him to Jiu-Jitsu.
Early Jiu-Jitsu Teaching
- When senior students left, Rener Gracie asked Danaher to teach after just four years of training.
- This pushed Danaher to focus on teaching, using his academic background to improve it.
Leg Lock System Inspiration
- Historically, Jiu-Jitsu prioritized arm and neck attacks, neglecting legs.
- Dean Lister's question, "Why ignore 50% of the body?", inspired Danaher's leg lock system.