John Danaher – Ageless Jiu Jitsu: Winning When You’re Older or Less Athletic – Top Game No Gi

In the “Ageless Jiu Jitsu” series, John Danaher offers an in-depth guide for older and less athletic grapplers looking to stay competitive against younger, more athletic opponents. This series, focused on Top Game No-Gi, presents a systematic approach to grappling with techniques such as forcing half guard, chest-to-chest positioning, executing a variety of passes, pinning opponents, and ultimately submitting them.

With over 8 hours of instruction, “Ageless Jiu Jitsu Top Game No-Gi” covers essential techniques designed to slow down, tire out, and submit more athletic opponents. Danaher’s unique top-game pinning system teaches how to use pinning not just to tire opponents but to set up match-ending submissions. The system emphasizes low-risk, high-percentage techniques that avoid position loss while applying submissions. If your opponent defends a submission, the process simply resets, ensuring you remain in control.

This course is the perfect tool for both beginners looking to build a solid foundation and experienced practitioners seeking to refine their skills. John Danaher’s approach is designed to make your jiu-jitsu more efficient and effective, no matter your age or athletic ability.

What Will You Learn?

Part 1: HALF GUARD TOP GAME

• HALF GUARD MAXIMIZES CONNECTION: Learn how connection maximizes control.
• UNDERSTANDING ADVANTAGE IN HALF GUARD: The fundamentals of gaining control from half guard.
• HALF GUARD TOP: GETTING INTO HALF GUARD TOP POSITION: Techniques like Toreando, Scoop Knee Drive, Tight Waist Entry, Bodylock Entry, Over/Under Entry, and Underhook Entry.

Part 2: GETTING TO CHEST TO CHEST POSITION

• CLEARING A KNEE SHIELD: Techniques for clearing various knee shields from your opponent.
• STOPPING YOUR OPPONENT’S DEFENSIVE MOVES: Learn how to nullify two common defensive moves your opponent may use.
• THE 2 KEY KNEE POSITIONS: Master these positions for success from half guard top.

Part 3: WINNING THE UPPER BODY HALF GUARD BATTLE

• PASSING WITH UNDERHOOKS: Focus on different underhook techniques, including far side underhook and headlock underhook.
• DOUBLE UNDERHOOKS: Advanced techniques for pinning with double underhooks.

Part 4: WINNING THE LOWER BODY BATTLE

• USING REVERSE CROSS FACE AND FLATTENING THE FAR HIP: Techniques to control the lower body battle and pass the guard.
• TACTICAL INSIGHT: Learn how to exhaust and frustrate younger, fitter opponents.

Part 5: THE POWER OF PINNING FOR OLDER ATHLETES

• THE GOAL OF PINNING: Understand how pinning plays a crucial role in controlling your opponent.
• DYNAMIC PINNING: Learn different side pin variations and stabilizing techniques for mount and rear mount.

Part 6: SPECIAL STUDY: AMERICAN LOCK

• ADVANTAGES OF THE AMERICAN LOCK: Master this lock for older and less athletic players.
• MECHANICS OF A STRONG AMERICAN LOCK: Drills and techniques to perfect the American Lock.

Part 7: SPECIAL STUDY: KIMURA AND NORTH SOUTH STRANGLE

• DETAILS OF KIMURA: Perfect for older and less athletic students.
• NORTH SOUTH STRANGLE: Learn mechanics and troubleshoot the North South Strangle for older players.

Part 8: SPECIAL STUDY: KATAGATAME AND REAR STRANGLES

• MECHANICS OF KATAGATAME: Learn key setups and tricks for increasing effectiveness with Katagatame.
• STRANGLING FROM THE BACK: Techniques for older and athletically compromised players for rear strangles.

The Ageless Jiu-Jitsu Advantage

John Danaher’s “Ageless Jiu Jitsu Top Game No-Gi” series provides a tailored approach for older or less athletic practitioners to remain competitive with younger, more agile opponents. By focusing on high-percentage techniques, simple entries, and powerful pinning systems, Danaher’s methods allow you to outlast and outsmart more athletic competitors without relying on speed or strength.

The goal is not only to increase your skills but to increase your confidence as you begin to handle more challenging opponents with ease. Each lesson and technique is designed with older athletes in mind, ensuring that you can continue to grow in the sport without feeling limited by age or athleticism.

This series is ideal for those who want to sharpen their top game, develop a more efficient approach to guard passing, and improve their overall submission game. Whether you are a beginner looking for a solid foundational top game or an experienced player refining your no-gi skills, this series is an indispensable tool for progress.

Why You Should Get This Course Now

If you’ve been struggling to keep up with younger, faster opponents or want to avoid the constant injuries that come from a physically demanding game, this course is your solution. The “Ageless Jiu-Jitsu Top Game No-Gi” is specifically designed to minimize injury while maximizing your effectiveness on the mat. Don’t let age or physical limitations slow you down. With Danaher’s expert guidance, you can continue to improve, outlast, and dominate opponents for years to come.

Make the smart decision and invest in your jiu-jitsu future today. Learn from one of the best coaches in the sport and unlock your full potential, no matter your age or athletic ability. With over 8 hours of detailed instruction and an easy-to-follow structure, you’ll be able to integrate these techniques into your practice and start seeing results quickly.