Master The Move: Arm Drags by John Danaher

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What Will You Learn?

John Danaher is considered by many, the most brilliant mind in the history of BJJ. John has a unique approach to BJJ where his analytical and systematic approach to the art has helped him create the most successful athletes in the world. See why thousands and thousands of people have chosen to study and mold their game around John Danaher's world class instructional videos. 

This new series is ONE OF A KIND. John has elected to focus on one position and devote an entire 8 volume series to breaking down EVERY SINGLE part of the position leaving no stone unturned. 

In this series we focus on the arm drag. One of the most effective positons in all of grappling. Whether you use it from a standing position, guard position, or somewhere else, John's knowledge on the position is unparalleled. 

In this series you will learn variations of the arm drag from supine, seated, half butterfly, defensively, standing and more. The beauty of John's teaching is that all of the concepts intertwine and you will truly change your perspective on this position. 

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Introduction
• 3 Considerations for Effective Arm Dragging
• The 10 Major Themes of This Video
• Learn the Classic Methods Of Arm Drags But Also Learn Effective Followups
• Use Lower Body Connection for Better Results
• Dragging the Opposite Arm of Your Half Butterfly Connection
• Hands and Elbows on the Floor are the Highest Percentage Arm Drags
• The Importance of Open Stance Arm Drags In Standing Position
• Attacking the Far Arm From Open Stance
• Ashi Waza Arm Drags
• Attack on Both Side For Best Results
• The Power of Head Inside Arm Drags
• Understanding Wrist Control
• Arm Drags from Seated Position Against an Opponent on 2 Knees

Part 2

• Arm Drags from Seated Position Against an Opponent on 2 Knees - The Rising Arm Drag
• Rising Arm Drag Part 2
• Falling Arm Drag
• Kuzushi Arm Drag
• Kuzushi Arm Drag Part 2
• Elevator Drag
• Reacting to Counters Opponent Fights Grips Switch Sides
• Opponent Pulls Away Double Leg
• Opponent Spins Away Snapdown
• Opponent Posts Leg Overhead Sweep
• Opponent Posts Leg - Cross Ashi Garami
• Arm Drag Into Sumi Gaeshi or Heel Hooks
• Arm Drags From Supine Guards

Part 3

• Arm Drag From Supine Butterfly/Forward Shift
• Arm Drag From Reverse De La Riva
• Arm Drag From Half Guard
• Arm Drags From Seated Guard Against a Standing Opponent Arm Drag to Back
• Arm Drag to Sliding Drag
• Arm Drag to Low Double Leg
• Arm Drag to Lock Double Leg
• Arm Drag to Double Kouchi Gari
• Arm Drag to Double Kouchi to Ankle Pick
• Arm Drags From Half Butterfly Guard

Part 4

• Arm Drags From Half Butterfly Guard
• Dealing With the Problem of High Hands
• Half Butterfly Arm Drag to Overhead Sweep
• Half Butterfly Arm Drag to Shoulder Crunch
• Half Butterfly Arm Drag Into Underhook Offense
• Defensive Arm Drags

Part 5

• Defensive Arm Drags - The Crucial Double Pits Position
• Arm Drag From Double Pits
• Arm Drag From Front Headlock
• Defensive Arm Drag Vs Wrestle Up
• Defensive Arm Drags From Standing Position
• Defensive Arm Drags From Front Headlock
• Standing Arm Drags - Foundational Methods

Part 6

• Standing Arm Drags - Foundational Methods - Wrist Control Outside Step
• Sliding Arm Drag
• Arm Drag to Double Leg
• Arm Drag Kouchi Makikomi
• Advanced Standing Arm Drags Ashi Waza Arm Drags Sasae Arm Drag (Closed Stance)
• Far Leg Block (Open Stance)
• Hands to Floor Arm Drags Snaps to Drags
• Ear to Ear Arm Drags Wrist Control Underhook Chest to Chest
• Ear to Ear Inside Tie Fake Shot
• Open Stance (Kenka Yotsu) Arm Drags

Part 7

• Open Stance (Kenka Yotsu) Arm Drags - Inside Tie
• Inside Wrist Arm Drag
• Arm Drag From 2 on 1
• Underhook Far Side Arm Drag
• Far Arm Drags
• Head Outside Arm Drag
• Head Inside Arm Drag
• Head Inside Arm Drag to Single Leg
• Knee Drop Arm Drags

Part 8

• Knee Drop Arm Drags - Double Knee Drop
• Single Knee Drop
• Attacking Both Sides With Arm Drags Inside Tie and Wrist
• Underhook and Far Wrist