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Tap Black Belts, Not White Belts | John Danaher

Tap Black Belts, Not White Belts | John Danaher

From BJJ Fanatics

July 7, 2026

John Danaher on the armbar: control the shoulder first, then the arm. No one cares if you tap white belts. They care if you one day tap world champions. 🧠

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Head Instructor at Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu

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