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John Danaher continues with his top ranked Grappling Series. The latest offering, released by bjjfanatics.com a few days ago, deals with Danaher’s breakdown of the open guard position, which, as any grappler would know, is a crucial position in BJJ.The content of these DVDs is as follows:Volume 1:Introduction to open guardTheoryWhat is the value of the open guard position? A contradiction in Jiu-Jitsu and the fundamental problem of guard position Finding advantage within a neutral position The four main scenarios when working from guard position How to grip the Gi for maximum resultsThe single biggest determinant of success from open guard: Kuzushi The single biggest determinant of success from open guard: Kuzushi Part 2 Overcoming the complexity problem: The 6 principles of sweeps from open guardFeet off the floor principle Double direction Arm trap Action reaction Wrestling reversal Double trouble Volume 2:Overcoming the offense/defense problem: Balancing guard retention with guard offenseTwo crucial skill sets for open guard developmentThe double seated position Two crucial skill sets for open guard developmentFirst contact and entry into open guard Volume 3:Practical Applications Attacking an opponent on two knees Special Study: The hook sweep/sumi gaeshiHook sweep/sumi gaeshi Directionality of force Principle of ken ken Changing direction sumi gaeshi Hook sweep/sumi gaeshi practical application The role of your two legs in hook sweeps Hook sweep/sumi gaeshi angles of attack Look where you want them to land Multiple grips for hook sweep/sumi gaeshi Hook sweep/sumi gaeshi grip and go Dealing with a posted hand Double direction sasae Volume 4:Sumi gaeshi and chest contactHook sweep from a supine position Hook sweep from a supine position part 2 Leg frames from butterfly guard Arm trap sumi gaeshi/hook sweep series Hook sweep sumi gaeshi with arm trap Hook sweep sumi gaeshi combined with sasaeSupine arm traps Yoko sumi gaeshi Side to side arm trap sumi gaeshi Arm drag/arm trap hook sweep Sumi gaeshi on a standing opponent Spider sumi gaeshi Hiza gurumaHiza guruma from underhooks Spider guard on a kneeling opponentVolume 5:Attacking an opponent on one kneeAn opponent on one knee/knee drop position Hiza guruma when opponent is on one knee Ankle pick (Kibisu gaeshi)Shoe lace to shoe lace Kneeling opponent transition to Ashi Garami Attacking a standing opponentSpecial Study: Tomoe NageGetting feet off the mat with Tomoe Nage Tomoe nage sweep De la riva variation Tomoe nage sweep De la riva variation (Part 2) Tomoe nage sweep De la riva variation (Part 3)Sumi Tomoe Nage Sumi tomoe nage Part 2 Lapel and spider Tomoe Nage Double Footed Tomoe Nage Lasso Tomoe Nage Yoko Tomoe nage as a sweepVolume 6:Special Study: the cross collar cuff and bicep guard The single greatest open guard of them all: cross collar cuff and bicep Attacking from cross collar cuff and bicepTriangle Armbar Juji Gatame Omoplata Tripod Sweep Ankle Pick/ Kibisu Gaeshi Uke Waza/ Lapel Drag Tomoe Nage Special Study: Inside Control vs Outside Control De La Riva GuardDe La Riva Guard Part 2 De La Riva Guard Part 3 De La Riva Guard Part 4Transition from outside control to inside control: Ashi Garami Transition from outside control to inside control: Ashi Garami Part 2 Transition from outside control to inside control: Ashi Garami Part 3 Transition from outside control to inside control: Ashi Garami Part 4 Volume 7:Ashi Garami Ashi Garami standard sweep Double Leg Ashi Garami Relationship between Ashi Garami & X-Guard X Guard scoop SweepX Guard scoop Sweep Part 2 X Guard Near Cuff Sweep X Guard Far Cuff Sweep Double Leg X Guard Sweep X Guard Tomoe Nage X Guard Back to Ashi Garami Volume 8:Special Study: Double Kouchi GariDouble Kouchi Gari Part 1 Double Kouchi Gari Part 2 Double Kouchi Gari Part 3 Double Kouchi Gari Part 4 Double Kouchi Gari Part 5 Double Kouchi Gari Part 6 Attacking an opponent in split squat (Headquarters)Negating the split squat (Headquarters position) Negating the split squat (Headquarters position) Part 2 Negating the split squat (Headquarters position) Part 3 Negating the split squat (Headquarters position) Part 4 Putting it all togetherIf you want to read the sales letter , you can find that at:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/open-guard-bjj-fundamentals…