John Danaher Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
John Danaher
Acting
Biography
John Danaher (born 1967, Washington, D.C., United States) is a New Zealander Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts instructor. He holds a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Renzo Gracie, and is an instructor at the Renzo Gracie Academy in Manhattan.[1] Although born in the United States, Danaher grew up in New Zealand, until arriving in the United States in 1991 to study at Columbia University's philosophy PhD program. After arriving in New York, Danaher was introduced to Brazilian jiu-jitsu by a friend at the university, and began taking classes at Renzo Gracie's academy in Manhattan.[2] He continued training at the academy and began to teach classes as well while Gracie was traveling for competition. Since receiving his black belt in the early 2000s, he has been an instructor for several notable jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts competitors.
Filmography Movies
Acting
Back Attacks Enter The System by John Danaher
Learn The Best Back Attack System In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Today John Danaher is the most sought after instructor in the world today. Learn the same secrets that world class athletes like Gordon Ryan, George St. Pierre, and the rest of DDS use to choke everyone. Learn the system that has the highest finishing rate in EBI overtime history. Transform your back attack system by discovering the secrets that have changed the Jiu Jitsu game. This is an easy to learn system broken down into a curriculum for all levels and there is over 8.5 hours of content.
Feet To Floor: Volume 1
Study how every BJJ student should be fighting on the feet, with this innovative system for transitioning feet to floor with Professor John Danaher. Learn what John’s new philosophy on pulling guard is, and how any student can use this for real results. Use a unique BJJ-based approach to get the fight to the floor, instead of just copying wrestling or judo, and unlock techniques and combinations you’ve never seen before. Move directly into positions you can attack from immediately, with Professor Danaher’s new methodology for training from the feet. Counter and stop pesky guard pullers with these techniques to keep your advantage early in top position. Convert common moves from the mat to your feet, as you learn how some simple sweeps can work as takedowns and more. Professor John Danaher is considered by many to be the greatest grappling coach in the world, with elite championship students like Gordon Ryan, Georges St. Pierre, and Garry Tonon. Know more. Win more.
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills
Pick up Professor John Danaher’s solo drills for BJJ success for FREE! BJJ Fanatics & Professor John Danaher are teaming up to give everyone a way to train. This new 4-volume series is a gift for everyone who can only train at home because of the pandemic. Hear the same advice John Danaher gives his world class fighters (like Gordon Ryan & Garry Tonon) on how to keep improving when you can’t get on the mat. Learn the right ways to do these basic BJJ movements and how to craft the perfect home BJJ workout. This series is 4-volumes of FREE instruction from the most in-demand grappling coach on Earth. Know more. Win more.
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes
Revolutionize The Way You Escape From Bad Position And Immediately Launch Devastating Submission Attacks With Professor John Danaher’s New Wave Jiu-Jitsu System Turn escapes immediately into dangerous positions of attack with this counter attack and escape series from Professor John Danaher Merge position and submission with New Wave Jiu-Jitsu. as Professor Danaher explains how to combine both into the most effective systems possible Take advantage of the escape and find opportunistic submission holds that John’s students have been excelling with in competition for years Learn how John separates positions into leg and arm-based pins, and how these key insights can change your escapes forever John Danaher is the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach of champion athletes like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Georges St. Pierre Study submission attacks with detailed step-by-step coaching around leg locks, arm locks, clamp guards, and more that Professor Danaher has perfected
Craig Jones Invitational 2: Day 1
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is an international submission grappling tournament organized by Craig Jones. The Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) was held August 30–31, 2025, returning to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Craig Jones Invitational 2: Day 2
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is an international submission grappling tournament organized by Craig Jones. The Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) was held August 30–31, 2025, returning to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Production
Feet To Floor: Volume 1
Study how every BJJ student should be fighting on the feet, with this innovative system for transitioning feet to floor with Professor John Danaher. Learn what John’s new philosophy on pulling guard is, and how any student can use this for real results. Use a unique BJJ-based approach to get the fight to the floor, instead of just copying wrestling or judo, and unlock techniques and combinations you’ve never seen before. Move directly into positions you can attack from immediately, with Professor Danaher’s new methodology for training from the feet. Counter and stop pesky guard pullers with these techniques to keep your advantage early in top position. Convert common moves from the mat to your feet, as you learn how some simple sweeps can work as takedowns and more. Professor John Danaher is considered by many to be the greatest grappling coach in the world, with elite championship students like Gordon Ryan, Georges St. Pierre, and Garry Tonon. Know more. Win more.
Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills
Pick up Professor John Danaher’s solo drills for BJJ success for FREE! BJJ Fanatics & Professor John Danaher are teaming up to give everyone a way to train. This new 4-volume series is a gift for everyone who can only train at home because of the pandemic. Hear the same advice John Danaher gives his world class fighters (like Gordon Ryan & Garry Tonon) on how to keep improving when you can’t get on the mat. Learn the right ways to do these basic BJJ movements and how to craft the perfect home BJJ workout. This series is 4-volumes of FREE instruction from the most in-demand grappling coach on Earth. Know more. Win more.
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Positional Escapes
Revolutionize The Way You Escape From Bad Position And Immediately Launch Devastating Submission Attacks With Professor John Danaher’s New Wave Jiu-Jitsu System Turn escapes immediately into dangerous positions of attack with this counter attack and escape series from Professor John Danaher Merge position and submission with New Wave Jiu-Jitsu. as Professor Danaher explains how to combine both into the most effective systems possible Take advantage of the escape and find opportunistic submission holds that John’s students have been excelling with in competition for years Learn how John separates positions into leg and arm-based pins, and how these key insights can change your escapes forever John Danaher is the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach of champion athletes like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Georges St. Pierre Study submission attacks with detailed step-by-step coaching around leg locks, arm locks, clamp guards, and more that Professor Danaher has perfected
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