He is the best no question. God Bless. John was his main grappling coach throughout most of this MMA career, and when he won the title, it was under his guidance. John uses principles (truths that serve as the foundations for systems) and heuristics (mental shortcuts to help you make better & quicker decisions) to clarify the leglock game. His students are heavily focused on the control aspect of leg locks. He is 55 years old (born on April 2nd in Washington D.C.). And yes, I've never seen him without a rash guard even outside the academy. on Whats The First Responsibility You Have In Jiu-Jitsu? Eddie Cummings. John Danaher has been trying to talk Gordon Ryan, perhaps the greatest no-gi submission grappler in the history of the sport, out of transitioning to MMA. [31], In 2015, Danaher co-starred in the documentary "Jiu Jitsu vs the World" alongside renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners Eddie Bravo, Renzo Gracie, and Roberto Abreu, among others. John Danaher in his bouncing/powerlifting days in New York. While he was training at Renzos, John Danaher learned the basics of leglocks. John Danaher is a 5th-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie and a full-time grappling coach. So, John decided to specialize in the control aspect of leglocks. Nicky is a smart, intelligent, young kid, has the whole world ahead of him. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Mastering Jujitsu (Mastering Martial Arts) by John Danaher Paperback Book The at the best online prices at eBay! John Danaher is aBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black beltunder Renzo Gracie and who is widely regarded by the grappling community as one of the best coaches his generation produced. Danaher first found out about Brazilian jiu-jitsu from a friend at school when he was 28 years old, and then he began classes at Renzo Gracies academy. As they develop, you attempt them on higher belts, and eventually, you use them in competition. LINK TO MY INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS . You dont want to make the mistake of being a natural middleweight fighting as muscled up heavyweight. He's close in age to Renzo. John Danaher teaches jiu-jitsu 7 days a week. He famously asked John: Why would you ignore 50% of the human body? And this is when John began to focus more on leglocks. Danaher is a Renzo Gracie black belt and coach at Renzo Gracie Academy, although he recently announced he was moving to Puerto Rico and starting a new gym with some of his top students.. Danaher is known for his in-depth analytical approach to Jiu Jitsu, probably influenced by his background in philosophy . MMA . If I ask you to name for me the five most successful jiu jitsu champions of all time, I guarantee your list will show big disparities in body type. /*