Master The Move: Omoplata by John Danaher

The omoplata has always been one of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's most misunderstood submissions. John Danaher is here to change that. 

• Learn from John Danaher, one of the most respected coaches in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, renowned for his innovative techniques and strategic approach.


• Master the omoplata with a comprehensive breakdown of techniques, including the Clamp, Trap Triangle, and Switching Knees Method across six detailed volumes.


• Perfect for practitioners of all levels, whether you're a beginner looking to expand your skill set or an advanced student aiming to refine your game.


• Unlock the secrets of effective control, sweeping techniques, and alternative approaches to the omoplata, enhancing your overall grappling strategy.

What Will You Learn?

In Master The Move: Omoplata, John Danaher applies his signature analytical teaching style to one of grappling's most versatile attacking positions, transforming what many practitioners see as a low-percentage submission into a complete offensive system.

Widely regarded as the greatest coach and instructor in the history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Danaher has built champions at every level of the sport by breaking complex techniques into clear, repeatable systems. Now, he turns his attention to the omoplata, revealing the concepts, mechanics, and strategic decision-making that make it an elite weapon in both gi and no-gi grappling.

You'll learn far more than simply how to finish the shoulder lock. Danaher shows you how to consistently enter the position from common guard attacks, maintain control as your opponent defends, transition seamlessly into sweeps and dominant positions, and recognize exactly when to pursue the submission versus when to advance your position.

As with every installment of the Master The Move series, every detail is explained with exceptional precision. You'll understand not only what to do, but why each grip, angle, and movement works, allowing you to apply the omoplata confidently against skilled opponents.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your guard, expand your submission arsenal, or gain a deeper understanding of one of jiu jitsu's most dynamic attacks, Master The Move: Omoplata delivers a complete blueprint from the most influential instructor in the sport.

Stop treating the omoplata as an occasional submission and start using it as the powerful attacking system it was always meant to be.

Technique List

Volume 1

• INTRO


• THE CLAMP


• THE TRAP TRIANGLE


• THE WILLIAMS GUARD


• HALF GUARD KNEE LEVER


• BODY LOCK COUNTER WITH OMOPLATA


• STEPOVER ENTRIES INTO OMOPLATA


• ENTERING OMOPLATA FROM SINGLE LEG

Volume 2

• YOUR FIRST GOAL: ESTABLISHING OUTSIDE HIP AND POST POSITION


• WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO WIN THE BATTLE FOR HEIGHT


• HOW TO WIN THE BATTLE FOR POSTURE AND MOVEMENT


• 2 IMPORTANT TRICKS FOR ESTABLISHING INITIAL CONTROL FROM OMOPLATA


• A NEW APPROACH TO OMOPLATA BREAKING MECHANICS: THE SWITCHING KNEES METHOD


• AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WINNING THE BATTLE FOR HEIGHT: THE OUTSIDE HIP ROLL

Volume 3

• THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL OF OMOPLATA: RIDE TIME


• FOLLOWING AN INSIDE SHOULDER ROLL


• FOLLOWING AN OUTSIDE SHOULDER ROLL


• FOLLOWING A CROSS BODY ROLL


• FOLLOWING A CARTWHEEL


• COUNTERING AN OUTSIDE LEG POST


• COUNTERING AN INSIDE LEG POST


• COUNTERING A SIT-OUT

Volume 4

• BICEP SWEEP


• THE OUTSIDE INSIDE SWEEP


• FAR LEG SWEEP


• FAR ANKLE HOOK


• A DANGER TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN RIDING OMOPLATA: DOUBLE OMOPLATA

Volume 5

• SWITCHING KNEES POSITION


• THE CRUCIPLATA POSITION


• THE CRUCIPLATA STRANGLE


• BICEP PIN


• OUTSIDE SCOOP ARM BAR

Volume 6

• AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO OMOPLATA - THE INVERTED KNEE


• OMOPLATA AND TRIANGLE RELATIONSHIP


• OMOPLATA AND HEAD SCISSOR ARM BAR


• OMOPLATA AS A REVERSAL