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How to ESCAPE Head And Arm Chokes by Rory Macdonald

This video explains how to ESCAPE HEAD AND ARM CHOKES in Jiu Jitsu. https://bjjfanatics.com This sample clip is from the "Foundation No Gi Jiu Jitsu Defense by Rory Macdonald" BJJ instructional available here: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/foundation-no-gi-jiu-jitsu-defense-by-rory-macdonald Click Here To Check Out Rory Macdonalds's Instructional Videos - https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/all/fighter_Rory-Macdonald To learn more great Jiu Jitsu Techniques, visit https://www.bjjfanatics.com BJJ Fanatics was started by a pair of black belts (Bernardo Faria & Michael Zenga) who feel that nothing is more important than improving your BJJ skills as much as possible in the least amount of time. Their aim was to create a shop for BJJ Students who don’t look at BJJ as a sport – but as a lifestyle. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAqme-CE-yLm01BV5nUjPPA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/733553463659020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjj.fanatics/?hl=en 15% OFF On All Of Our BJJ Instructional Videos - Just Use The Coupon Code: FANATICSYOUTUBE Website: https://bjjfanatics.com

Apr 14, 2026 · Watch

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, most practitioners are constantly looking ahead – new techniques, advanced systems, and the next level of development… But according to John Danaher, real growth often comes from looking backward. At first glance, this might seem counterintuitive. Why go back to beginner techniques when you’ve already “moved past” them? But Danaher explains that […] The post [John Danaher Explains Why Revisiting Basics Transforms Your Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.bjjee.com/articles/john-danaher-explains-why-revisiting-basics-transforms-your-jiu-jitsu/) appeared first on [Bjj Eastern Europe](https://www.bjjee.com).

Apr 14, 2026 · Read
The "8 Kids" BJJ World Champion (Danaher Explains How)

John Danaher and Bernardo Faria break down the unbelievable true story of Placido Santos. Discover how a 33-year-old father of 8 with a full-time job won the Adult No-Gi World Championship by studying BJJ Fanatics instructionals in his basement. If you are an older BJJ hobbyist struggling with a lack of time, a stressful job, or inexperienced training partners, this video is your ultimate blueprint. Placido explains his exact method for absorbing leg lock systems from Eddie Cummings, Gordon Ryan, and John Danaher just by watching tape. Plus, John Danaher reveals exactly why modern instructional videos have completely revolutionized the skill level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu worldwide. 🔥 Get 10% OFF any BJJ Fanatics Instructional! Use promo code: YOUTUBEFARIA at checkout. 👉 Learn from the best here: https://bjjfanatics.com Video Chapters (Crucial for YouTube SEO & Google Search Indexing): 00:00 - The Most Unlikely BJJ World Champion 01:15 - Winning Worlds with 8 Kids and a Full-Time Job 03:11 - Discovering Eddie Cummings & The Leg Lock Revolution 05:25 - John Danaher on Training with Beginners (Gordon, Garry, Nicky) 06:05 - The "Mimic Method": How to Learn BJJ from Video 10:06 - Making the Sacrifice to Train in Austin 13:10 - Danaher Explains How BJJ Fanatics Changed the Sport Forever About Bernardo Faria: Bernardo Faria is a 5x World Champion and the co-founder of BJJ Fanatics. His channel is dedicated to bringing you the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques, systems, and interviews from the greatest minds in grappling, including John Danaher, Gordon Ryan, Craig Jones, and more. ✅ Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel so you never miss a new technique or interview! #JohnDanaher #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #NoGi #LegLocks #BJJFanatics #BernardoFaria #PlacidoSantos #Grappling #JiuJitsuLifestyle

Apr 13, 2026 · Watch
Jiu Jitsu com metodologia.

Jiu Jitsu com metodologia.

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Americano

O problema não é o Jiu Jitsu, mas como ele está sendo ensinado, quantas pessoas desistem por ter experiências negativas ? Eu aprendi Jiu Jitsu de uma forma diferente. No primeiro dia, já estava lutando. Mas isso foi há 15 anos. E o fato de ter sido assim… não significa que era o jeito certo. Era o que se fazia na época. Hoje, sabemos que existem métodos muito mais eficientes e seguros. Quando entrei na Alliance Jiu Jitsu, já como faixa roxa, tive um choque. No módulo de iniciante, aprendi conceitos e fundamentos que nunca tinham me sido ensinados. Percebi, na prática, o quanto a falta de método limita o desenvolvimento até de quem já treina há anos. A metodologia, aplicada há mais de duas décadas, organiza o aprendizado, desenvolve a base técnica e melhora a consciência corporal do aluno. Isso não elimina totalmente o risco de lesões afinal, é um esporte de contato. Mas reduz significativamente as chances de alguém se machucar por falta de entendimento. Após um ciclo estruturado de aproximadamente 60 aulas, o aluno já possui muito mais controle, técnica e clareza sobre o que está fazendo. Por isso, ao ver casos de lesão, é importante entender: o problema não é o Jiu-Jitsu. É a forma como ele é ensinado.

Apr 13, 2026 · Watch
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Third Space Moorgate

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than training, it’s a community that pushes you to grow. 🥋 Discover our range of classes at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, where expert coaches help you sharpen your skills, progress to your next belt, and celebrate together at our annual grading ceremony. Find your community at #ThirdSpaceLondon 💪

Apr 13, 2026 · Watch
Man’s got the cheat code 😳

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Apr 13, 2026 · Watch
White Belts be shrimping like….

White Belts be shrimping like….

Atlas Jiu-Jitsu - BJJ Revolution Team

Atlas Jiu Jitsu's Technique Of The Week with Edward "Scissorhands" Anthony. Atlas Jiu Jitsu is a full MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School with locations in Glens Falls, Albany and Hudson New York. Edward is A blackbelt under 6th degree blackbelt Julio "Foca" Fernandez.

Apr 13, 2026 · Watch
How to Reguard To Butterfly in Jiu Jitsu by Rory Macdonald

This video explains how to REGUARD TO BUTTERFLY in Jiu Jitsu. https://bjjfanatics.com This sample clip is from the "Foundation No Gi Jiu Jitsu Defense by Rory Macdonald" BJJ instructional available here: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/foundation-no-gi-jiu-jitsu-defense-by-rory-macdonald Click Here To Check Out Rory Macdonalds's Instructional Videos - https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/all/fighter_Rory-Macdonald To learn more great Jiu Jitsu Techniques, visit https://www.bjjfanatics.com BJJ Fanatics was started by a pair of black belts (Bernardo Faria & Michael Zenga) who feel that nothing is more important than improving your BJJ skills as much as possible in the least amount of time. Their aim was to create a shop for BJJ Students who don’t look at BJJ as a sport – but as a lifestyle. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAqme-CE-yLm01BV5nUjPPA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/733553463659020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjj.fanatics/?hl=en 15% OFF On All Of Our BJJ Instructional Videos - Just Use The Coupon Code: FANATICSYOUTUBE Website: https://bjjfanatics.com

Apr 13, 2026 · Watch

This week, we're joined by Heather Morgan! Heather is a jiu-jitsu black belt, competitor-turned-coach, and content creator based in San Diego who teaches in person at the Collective in Ocean Beach and online to students worldwide. In this episode, Heather shares how she coaches students to find their own game rather than copying hers, and why making people feel capable is the real job of a teacher. Topics include: developing individual jiu-jitsu style, psychological safety in the training room, the gap between being good at jiu-jitsu and being a good coach, gamification and constraint-led training, and coaching hobbyist students. Follow Heather on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/heather_morganbjj](https://instagram.com/heather_morganbjj) Watch Heather on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@Heather_MorganBJJ](https://www.youtube.com/@Heather_MorganBJJ) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Psychological Safety [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety)- Curse of Knowledge [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge)- Constraints-Led Approach [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach)- Gamification [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification)- Ecological Dynamics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics)- Keep It Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

Apr 13, 2026 · 56:01 · Listen · Watch
Why didn’t this Anaconda choke work?

When it comes to chokes, deeper isn’t always better. Particularly with Anaconda and D’Arce chokes, I often see students struggle with “the squeeze.” Upon Anaconda investigation it’s almost always a case of the wrist/forearm on the choking arm penetrating too far past the vascular structures of the neck and into the subject’s armpit (as beginners we’re often taught that chokes need to be “as deep as possible” so it’s a very understandable mistake). One of the best ways to overcome this is to retract the elbow of the choking arm so that the forearm is directly compressing the neck, but this can be hard to do without losing control of the subject’s trapped arm. This is where the use of our legs makes ALL the difference. By using our top leg to limit the subject’s range of motion and escape potential, we can adjust the arms into a perfect choking position with minimal risk of losing control. If you’re ever in the Bahamas, stop by Bahamas Jiu-Jitsu and enjoy a free class on me!

Apr 12, 2026 · Watch
IF SOMEONE ATTACKS YOU… DO THIS | Self Defense for Women

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Apr 12, 2026 · Watch

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