Master The Move: The Back Crucifix by John Danaher

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What Will You Learn?

Unlock one of the most dominant and devastating positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Master The Move: The Back Crucifix, a groundbreaking instructional series by legendary coach John Danaher. Known for shaping champions like Gordon Ryan and Giancarlo Bodoni, Danaher brings his unparalleled expertise to this often overlooked but highly effective control position.

The back crucifix is unique — it doesn’t earn points in competition, yet it offers extraordinary submission opportunities through unparalleled control and leverage. In this meticulously crafted series, Danaher breaks down every nuance of the back crucifix, revealing how to achieve, maintain, and capitalize on this position with precision.

Whether you’re an aspiring competitor or a serious practitioner, this instructional is your definitive guide to mastering a position that can change the course of any grappling match. Dive into the most comprehensive and well-thought-out resource ever created for the back crucifix and elevate your game to a new level of dominance.

Bullet Points

• Instruction by John Danaher: Learn from the world’s most respected BJJ coach, mentor to elite athletes like Gordon Ryan and Giancarlo Bodoni.

• Focus on the Back Crucifix: Master one of grappling’s most dominant yet underappreciated positions, known for exceptional control and submission potential.

• Comprehensive Breakdown: Detailed explanations and step-by-step techniques to enter, maintain, and finish from the back crucifix.

• Submission Emphasis: Explore the myriad submission attacks possible from this position, despite it not awarding competition points.

• Meticulous & Well-Structured: The most thorough and thoughtfully designed resource on the back crucifix ever created.

• Suitable for All Levels: Whether beginner or advanced, gain invaluable insights to improve your grappling strategy and effectiveness.

• Enhance Your Control Game: Learn how to maintain tight control over your opponent, setting up high-percentage finishes.

• Expand Your Tactical Arsenal: Add a powerful, controlling position

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro
• Building Your Understanding of the Back Crucifix From the Ground Up  The Logic of Back Control in Jiu Jitsu  The Standard Method of Back Control
• Crucifix Back Control is Very Different
  

Part 2

• Controlling the Back Crucifix Position  Finding the Focal Points of Control  First Focal Point: The Far Arm
• The Key Mechanical Principle of Back Crucifix Arm Control: Wedge, Hook, and Prop Principle

Part 3

• The Second Focal Point: The Near Shoulder
• The Three by Six Crucifix Positional Theory
• How to Stay Away From and Recover From the Seated Arm Sit
• Breaking Locked Hands
• The Relationship Between Rear Mount and Back Crucifix
• The Relationship Between Crucifix and T Kimura
• How to Control an Opponent Who Rises and Stands

Part 4

• Finishing from Back Crucifix  Strangles
• The Garrote
• Arm Locks
• The Totality Principle

Part 5

• Entering the Back Crucifix  First Entry Method: Entering Back Crucifix From Top Turtle Behind the Elbows  Breakdown First/Crucifix Second
• Crucifix First/Breakdown Second
• Fall Back Vs Fall Forward
• Stopping and Countering a Maki Komi Roll
• Crucifix Vs Referee Position

Part 6

• Second Entry Method: Entering From Top Turtle Position in Front of the Elbows  Knee Block Go Behind to Crucifix
• Heel and Spin
• Front Headlock Inversion
• Chest Lock to Back Crucifix
• Third Entry Method: Entering From Bottom Guard  From Seated Guard: Heist to Front Headlock
• Entry From Supine Guard: Shin Guard Method

Part 7

• Fourth Entry Method Into Back Crucifix: From Top Guard Position  Back Crucifix Entry From Half Guard Top
• Top Seated Guard Into Back Crucifix
• An Important Addition to Your Back Crucifix Submission Arsenal: The Reverse Omoplata