John Danaher — the world’s most influential Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and BJJ Fanatics’ best-selling instructor — returns with one of his most anticipated instructionals in years.
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In Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi, Danaher breaks down what many consider the single most effective sweep in grappling.
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This is the sweep that has powered his legendary students — Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, and Garry Tonon — to the top of the sport, from ADCC gold to no-gi dominance.
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Now, for the first time, Danaher reveals the complete system behind the Sumi Gaeshi sweep from butterfly guard — the same position that connects effortlessly to leg locks, back takes, and devastating top control sequences.
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What Will You Learn?
John Danaher — the world’s most influential Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and BJJ Fanatics’ best-selling instructor — returns with one of his most anticipated instructionals in years.
In Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi, Danaher breaks down what many consider the single most effective sweep in grappling. This is the sweep that has powered his legendary students — Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, and Garry Tonon — to the top of the sport, from ADCC gold to no-gi dominance.
Now, for the first time, Danaher reveals the complete system behind the Sumi Gaeshi sweep from butterfly guard — the same position that connects effortlessly to leg locks, back takes, and devastating top control sequences.
Through Danaher’s trademark step-by-step teaching style, you’ll learn not just how to do the move, but how to think about it — turning your butterfly guard into a true launching pad for your offense.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
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The Core Mechanics of Sumi Gaeshi: Understand the underlying physics and leverage that make this sweep nearly unstoppable.
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Danaher’s Step-by-Step System: A structured progression from beginner foundations to advanced championship-level applications.
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Connection to Modern Grappling: How elite athletes like Gordon Ryan and Giancarlo Bodoni use this sweep to enter dominant positions and submissions.
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Timing, Kuzushi, and Control: Learn how to off-balance even the heaviest opponents and transition seamlessly to mount or back control.
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The Butterfly Guard Blueprint: Build a butterfly guard that works in gi, no-gi, and MMA contexts.
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Common Mistakes & Fixes: Danaher dissects why most sweeps fail — and how to correct them instantly.
💡 Why This Instructional Matters:
For decades, John Danaher has reshaped the way grapplers think about the art. From leg locks to positional systems, his methods have built world champions and revolutionized modern jiu-jitsu.
Now, he focuses on a move that every grappler can and should master — the butterfly sweep Sumi Gaeshi — the bridge between old-school technique and cutting-edge innovation.
Whether you’re a white belt building your guard or a black belt seeking refinement, Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi will give you the insight, structure, and technical precision to make this position one of your most reliable weapons.
🥋 Transform Your Guard. Master The Move. Dominate The Mat.
What Exactly Do You Get?
Volume 1:
- Intro
- The Essential Mechanics To Build A Strong Sumi Gaeshi Sweep - The Most Important Insight
- Clock Theory And Base Of Support
- The Key Mechanical Fixtures Of Sumi Gaeshi
Volume 2:
- Rear Deltoid And Elbow Sumi Gaeshi
- Troubleshooting The Crucial Elbow Grip
- Overhook Sumi Gaeshi
- Underhook And Elbow
- Controlling The Outcome Of Sumi Gaeshi
Volume 3:
- Specialized Applications Of Sumi Gaeshi - Double Underhooks Sumi Gaeshi
- Arm Trap Front Sumi Gaeshi
- Arm Trap Side [Yoko] Sumi Gaeshi
- Front Headlock Sumi Gaeshi
- Head Chancery Sumi Gaeshi
- Reverse Overback Grip - Yoko Sumi Gaeshi
- Armdrag Sumi Gaeshi
- Overhead Armdrag Sumi Gaeshi
- Scoop Grip Sumi Gaeshi
- Yoko Sumi Gaeshi From Ashi Garami
Volume 4:
- Sumi Gaeshi In A Realistic Context; Using Sumi Gaeshi Succesfully In Sparring And In Competition
- Breaking Through Your Opponents Resistance - Postural Resistance
- Posting The Hand On The Mat
- Posting A Leg
Volume 5:
- Posting The Elbow
- Head Position
- Weight Stacking
- Opponent Stands Up
- Combining Sumi Gaeshi And Double Kouchi
- Opponent Goes Into Headquarters Position
Volume 6:
- Sumi Gaeshi And Submission Holds - Sumi Gaeshi And Armlocks
- Sumi Gaeshi Into Leg Locks
- Sumi Gaeshi In Standing Position - Yoko Sumi Gaeshi
- Sumi Gaeshi With Head To The Inside
