Neil Melanson has an incredibly rich grappling pedigree so it’s great to have him with us here at BJJ Fanatics teaching his unorthodox and incredibly effective style. Neil has trained UFC athletes at the highest level, including Randy Couture, Vitor Belfort, Dominick Cruz,...

When you are learning new techniques that are similar to other techniques it’s easy to sometimes get them confused.  There are so many names for these techniques and sometimes it seems like it is one thing but in reality, because of a simple...

There’s no shortage of options in the front headlock position. We seem to find ourselves here more than often. Maybe a failed shot attempt brought you here, a good snap down, or quite possibly you’ve arrived during a transitional period in a match....

An Easy Setup For Your Front Headlock Series! The snap down is one of the most effective ways to bring our opponent into a front headlock situation. With the proper mechanics and footwork, a good snap down can be turned into the start...

An Easy Improvement To Your Front Head Lock Submission Ability Getting your bearings in the front head lock position can take a little bit of time and practice. Once you develop an understanding of the position, you’ll realize how dynamic and useful it...

Inside Tie Side to Side Snap Downs by John Danaher John Danaher is the most sought after grappling instructor in the world. Known for completely revolutionizing modern Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with leg attacks, Danaher is a legend in the world of grappling martial...

John Danaher constantly encourages his jiu jitsu students (Gordon Ryan, Gary Tonon, Tom DeBlass, and others) to attack with the front head lock and guillotine attacks. But, why does Mr Danaher suggest attacking the front headlock? Simple - it is a grappling control...

John Danaher has done it again.  The third series in the Enter the System collection has been released and this time it's focused on the complete Danaher Front Head Lock position.  Following up on the wildly successful Leg Locks and Back Attacks series,...

Control is crucial for submission finishes Maintaining and controlling the centerl ine is an important first step in establishing control of the battle. Being in tune with where our opponent’s center line can assist us in our attacks as well as our defense....

Danaher Slated to Release New Front Head Lock System John Danaher was back at Bernardo Faria's Academy recently filming a new installment of his highly successful Enter the System series.  As a follow up to the best selling Leg Locks and Back Attacks...