: Detailed instructions on getting to front and side body locks, using "step-over" or "knee drive" methods to finish.
: Turning side control and mount into "airtight" positions that prevent the opponent from recovering guard. Summary of Danaher's Guard Passing Rules BJJ Fanatics - John Danaher - Passing the Guard
: The foundation of guard play—control resides between the opponent's knees. : Detailed instructions on getting to front and
: Breaking and passing the Closed Guard, De La Riva, Lasso, Spider, and X-Guard. : Breaking and passing the Closed Guard, De
This series adapts Danaher's systematic approach to the friction-less environment of No-Gi, where standard Gi grips are unavailable.
: Danaher identifies three primary obstacles to passing: the opponent's feet, knees, and hands. Key Passing Methodologies :
Often considered a companion to the main passing series, this focuses on the transition from a pass to a secure pin.