Roger Gracie & John Danaher: Zoom Conversation
This is a great conversation I had with my good friend, John Danaher, who is one of the best jiu jitsu coaches in the world. We cover topics such as my fighting career, the leg lock revolution and where John sees future innovations within grappling.
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That rashguard is bad ass, it actually looks like a real leather jacket.
@user-uk9er5vw4c
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure he was wearing a rashguard under his jacket, money on that
@stewartpidazzo3003
3 жыл бұрын
underrated comment... unless it was already said before this then shame on you for being a copycat!!! lol i need to get one for myself
@nik07nik
3 жыл бұрын
It does and it hides his man boobs nicely.....See the GSP TUF for Danaher mammary greatness
@andrewfletcher6047
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha
@richardtseng9535
2 жыл бұрын
Just don't ask him about it unless you want 45 minutes on the history and finer points of men's fashion.
Danaher dressed like he's gonna go desecrate an art museum with the Joker after the interview.
@MrBond0071984
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha wow that brought the clearest image of the original Batman to mind. Perfect reference.
@timnevinger5056
2 жыл бұрын
L m f a o o o o o!!!!!
@teflonmusk11B
2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@patrickparson9628
2 жыл бұрын
I think he's wearing an exact Mike Tyson outfit from the late 90s
@teflonmusk11B
2 жыл бұрын
@@patrickparson9628 lmao
Haha the one time John doesn’t wear a rash guard and it’s a beret and leather jacket?!! Amazing!! 😀🤘🏻💪🏻😂
@smokeyBJJ
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a black rashguard underneath! 🤣🤣🤣
@jmoney1941
4 жыл бұрын
Where is he that it’s cold rn?
@randyreilly2031
4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@SypherXIII
4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't work out why he looked so mad. He hasn't updated his wardrobe since he started buying rashguards all those years ago. What a guy!
@schoolsofselfdefense3646
4 жыл бұрын
Everyone’s first thoughts!!!!! Lol 😂 awesome!
I love John giving him a history lesson on his own family and even himself lmao
@choggerboom
3 жыл бұрын
Had to pause to reflect when I'd come across that part. Just a wild thing to do
@mp9810
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah didn't enjoy that. Made me realize he's always the one being interviewed. Wish he'd asked the GOAT more questions instead of just talking himself.
@jeremyv.1138
Жыл бұрын
@@mp9810 if you don't like it don't watch or listen 🤷🏼♂️
@adamgillespie3393
Жыл бұрын
@@mp9810 he is literally there to be interviews by Rodger lol
@adamgillespie3393
Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he's giving context for the audience and just giving his story more form, it's not pretentious
Why does danaher look like a member of biggies crew in the 90s lol
@Vscustomprinting
4 жыл бұрын
because he is from new york, and gangster af the whole thing is astonishing.. i feel like those of us outside of academia appreciate it the most
@CharlesBoricceli
3 жыл бұрын
😂 best comment
@danielandrei1709
3 жыл бұрын
Because of his bouncer past 🤣🤣
@harageilucid4352
3 жыл бұрын
If you dont know now you know!
Why is Danaher dressed like a black panther?
@antonzigando150
4 жыл бұрын
thas a flat cap not a beret
@berningsandwiches2662
4 жыл бұрын
He's supporting BLM
@Kev80ification
4 жыл бұрын
I laughed at that one. Nice one mate
@schoolsofselfdefense3646
4 жыл бұрын
Dude I’m dying 😂
@davidvergel1533
3 жыл бұрын
It’s how he blends in New York
Weird seeing him in normal clothes 😂😂 He probably has a black rashguard on underneath
@QuakePhil
4 жыл бұрын
That's actually a leather-coat-colored rashguard
@russellward4624
4 жыл бұрын
He’s clearly wearing a black rash guard underneath. Just Incase he needs to jump into a phone booth. Lol
@leegunter2944
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a stand in
The rashguard is under neath calm down
I came here for the rashguard but stayed for the thoughtful conversation
Its interesting how different Danahers speech cadence and tempo is when talking to people he clearly respects vs people hes explaining bjj to on podcasts. His speech is a lot quicker and less measured here vs say, his interview with Joe Rogan or even Lex
I am a Cornishman from west Penwith. Cornish wrestling has been around for well over a thousand years but unfortunately is only practiced in small groups. It is very similar to judo and the aim is to throw your opponent onto their back. It was practiced outside of mining pits and was written about on the battlefield on Agincourt.
John Danaher is a white Samuel L Jackson lol!
@dawidvanstraaten
3 жыл бұрын
Just more lethal
@robbelliii
3 жыл бұрын
He doesn’t drop the F bomb every sentence.
I am 35 and just started bjj at a local gym 2 days so far. Where was this my whole life. Oh and these men are amazing to listen too... im a sponge
@christiano27
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work! How are you getting on?
@KaninTuzi
2 жыл бұрын
Same
My 4 year old 🥋Francess anntonia has just started at roger gracie Salford . I hope to see her go far in life 😎✌️
JD is a boss everyone in the comments thinks he’s wearing a jacket... That’s his GI
@woldrawm
3 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine a leather gi?
@pancraseash9002
2 жыл бұрын
dying laughing hahahahha
@blakerobinson1578
2 жыл бұрын
Aaahahhahahaha
Thank you for this ... I’m so glad I found jiujitsu. I’m 39, I have only been practicing for about a year. I wish I would of started earlier.
My grandfather got his judo black belt in New Zealand in 1959, so grappling was in NZ but just not as popular as striking. Grandad passed away along time ago but he used to say you had to be able to punch, kick and grapple so basically he would have loved modern day MMA if he was still alive. Props grandad
Can we all acknowledge the fact that Danaher looks here almost like the villain from Fantomas movies? I'm almost waiting for him to explain how he's going to take over the world with BJJ...
@ianfrancoguerrero7311
3 жыл бұрын
he alreary did in a instagram comment about his whispering skills
@michaelpeters7116
3 жыл бұрын
I've been saying for a while that Danaher would make a great villain
The camera is afraid to turn the back to Roger
Two of my favorite Juijitsu people! Taught my daughter a single leg today. I believe I benefited greatly by challenging my mind to come up with a simple way of conveying concepts to a child. Love hearing you guys!
Great interview really enjoyed it, thanks to both of you 🙏
Great interview! John is a legend. Also, first time I see him dressed casually.
Great interview and so much great insight!
fukin unbelievable, to be able to listen to two masters like this, w/ a long history of familiarity w/ each other-omg
@oldironsides4107
Ай бұрын
I wish i could have a long conversation with both and after every sentence they say I just say “ I know”. Over and over.
Pure gold. 👌💪👍🍻Thanks so much.
Good chat with John .... Roger Grace Champion and really good person!🥋
What a great guy Roger is, he became sentimental when Danaher commented on Roger’s young age. Respect
These two legends are opening up about their point of view of the sport, JD is talking about the next way he's going to revolutionize the sport, and everyone is looking for the rashguard under the jacket...
I agree with the out look on takedowns starting at the 30:00 mark. I have been adapting my wrestling background and what judo I have learned into my Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years now. The Gi provides enhanced wrestling options and a multitude of set ups and transitions. I have had wrestlers and judoka's tell me my technique is wrong. However it is right for a Jiu-Jitsu application to land in an advantageous position. Jiu-Jitsu is the melting pot of all grappling and is evolving rapidly every year🤙Great interview, love the channel
@mdomans
4 жыл бұрын
You're one of the very few people in JJ who actually try to work on this. Kudos :)
@pm7585
4 жыл бұрын
This is true for many techniques. Some judo throws end with your back exposed, suicide in BJJ. Wrestlers aren’t as concerned with guillotines, kimuras and others which you have to factor in to BJJ competition. Ive learnt this the hard way and it’s an area I really focus on. Doesn’t matter if you consider yourself sport or Gracie BJJ, if you can’t take someone down, BJJ provides no self defence
@harageilucid4352
3 жыл бұрын
Firas Zahabi's video on Spider Guard made me realize that we should be more explicit about the fact that pulling guard is a BJJ-centric method for taking the fight to the ground. I feel there is a lot of potential for innovation there. Also I love what Hall is doingin MMA with his Imanari variants and of course any throws or takedowns that allow us to transition directly into a sub or an ashi. I know this is not an original thought lol. If anyone hasnt seen the Spider Guard video its DEFINITELY worth your time.
Awesome stuff, Roger! Keep 'em coming!
Love both these guys.
Thanks for the video, for the next one would be nice to see your both at the same time, all the time
Huge honor and hespect for me
Thanks for posting this also :)
John's approach is so meticulous and clear, he has the ability to shine light on things that we might have touched on in one way or another but never managed to clearly pin down. Two greats of the art that have common history but focused mostly on two different areas, gi and no gi This is also proof of the freedom and creativity that BJJ allows for, no other martial art can match this aspect.
@harageilucid4352
3 жыл бұрын
The evolutuon BJJ has been experiencing is truly magnificent!
Awesome interview amazing knowledge drop thank you very much 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Lendas, verdadeiros representantes da filosofia do Jiu Jitsu.
Awesome interview from two of the best on jj science
Awesome interview. Thank you Roger & John 🙏🏻
Wish John would come back to New Zealand & turn us into a BJJ powerhouse.. oh welllllll
@nik07nik
3 жыл бұрын
You need to evolve a bit...In the words of Jim Jefferies..Congratulations on walking upright.
@lrdmiddlefinger
3 жыл бұрын
@@nik07nik 🥱 🥱
Two great minds
Great conversation!
I rolled with Roger Gracie. Mind bending experience and arm bending, my arm, certainly not his.
@rdeloges7957
4 жыл бұрын
that musta been awesome!
@Gestapo93
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it was, I was at Gracie Barra in Barra de Tijuca, sitting on the matt leaning against the wall and he called me over to train. Guy's game is smooth Man.
PLEASE KEEP DOING PODCASTS ROGER!!!!
Thanks for the opportunity to learn from you. For us in remote countries with little jujitsu is an amazing resource. We treasure the richness of knowledge we acquire form you. Now time to translate the conversation for my training brothers.
@michaelpeters7116
3 жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
O wow just seen this. Roger is a beast man. Johns a mastermind.
Why is every comment about the man's clothes???? Are we dumb?? Listen to what the man is saying. Learn something. It's knowledge.
MUITO OBRIGADO, MESTRE!
Jon's fashion style is like a Italian New York mobster in the movie Donnie Brasco haha
great eye-opening discussion and insight into the world of legends. My favourite line at the end, John to Roger: god help us if you figure out leg locks" :D
@AndresBribiesca
3 жыл бұрын
I was gonna point out the same, if Roger ever decides to come out of retirement having mastered leglocks the same way he mastered cross-chokes that would be terrifying in the coolest way possible
that backwards flat cap is the fookin truth JD!!
I Love John Danaher, I would love to have a long conversation with him.
Roger is my favorite martial artist along with GSP. He would have been my best friend. Too bad he is half my age.
Thanks!
This is a great insight to how they developed over the years. I would recommend if you could to do a split screen. It's offsetting to hear John's voice and only see Roger's face and vice versa
@Dadaadad268
Жыл бұрын
😂
I think John is 💯 correct on developing a take down game solely for BJJ
1:01:07 for Johns opinion on what is the most dominant position in Jiu-jitsu.
I’m here because I’m doing a presentation report on roger Gracie. And he looks pretty cool. I’m now interested in learning more about ji-jutsu
Danaher dressed like Mj in the last dance documentary minus the goggles
I did not know Matt Serra and GSP were connected in this way. Fascinating.
I saw Rodger grapple at a event in ca and it was something special how effortlessly and easy he made it look.
@harageilucid4352
3 жыл бұрын
Seeing him catch high level guys with armbar from guard just blew my mind the first time i saw it. Like, how good is this guy that he can catch some of the best grapplers in the world with stuff i learned my first day of class?!? 🤯
@maxwelld23
3 жыл бұрын
@@harageilucid4352 yeah I had a similar thoughts , he’s rolling with super high level guys and catching them in the “basics”
My life goal is to say a single sentence with the conviction John says all his sentences with
Really made me think about the differences between wrestling control and jiujitsu control. Wrestling how you control an opponent that wants to get to his feet mostly, while jiujitsu control comes into play against a neutral opponent or an opponent that wants to grapple moreso
Having a coach like john makes a massive difference in how fast you improve but most people who start later in life, do so just to be in shape doing something they enjoy.and become good at self defense as a bonus. They arent interested in a career in bjj so improvement after a few lower belts isnt a big deal. John should be teaching younger ambitious grapplers who want to become great at it. Or his fantastic ability as a coach is wasted. We all know that for almost everyone, the teacher is the most important thing as far as becoming good and kearnung quickly and learning the best techniques. Ok, what i just said is ridiculously obvious.
Why didn't I find this till today
The fashion industry saw this and tapped
He has the history of the old fusen ryu or kosen judo throws
When you think in terms of joints and control, the root part of the lever is the first point of attack the closest to the body and depending on range between your torso and theirs and your ability to isolate or control them you naturally move out to the next corresponding joint, so a little bit of a failed arm bar that is defended yet you still have a reasonable amount of control simply move out to the next joint which is the wrist let’s say an individual does not want to tap to the arm-bar or they block it, moving out to the next joint becomes a good option and sometimes the period to the end of your sequence/sentence as Professor Danaher put it.
OMG! They finally did come out with the Rashguard that looks like kick-ass leather jacket! Serious; John looks really good in street clothes! It's all about trying new stuff and stepping out of "the box"! It just makes you more complete!
Roger can you do more interviews please? Maybe your training partners like George St. Pierre.
I hope they do proceed with a second conversation. There’s a lot more I think that could be discussed. Interesting getting the sometimes contrasting opinions from the probably the best competitor and a highly successful coach and thinker. I’ve never trained at Renzo’s but I’ve heard a few times that private’s with Danaher gi or nogi were game changing. Must be very expensive trying to get one these days
I bounced for 10+ years and I'm only 160!! And I 100% feel everything his saying !! Any one that thinks BJJ!! is not a good form of self defense!! Doesn't know anything about Martial arts !! It would of take one huge guy or 3 big guys ,to control some people!! But I was always in control !! Now I know why.. I trained and they didn't !! 🧘🏻♂️🙏 Thanks yo 2 great masters !!🙏🙏
Man, imagine being a white or blue belt and being able to regularly train with Roger Gracie 😳🥳
Danaher looks like he just went to some store and asked for a NY tough guy outfit, which he's now rocking for the first time ever over his beloved rash guard.
@randyreilly2031
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
Lol Danaher is gangster. I love it. He is a great person.
don't even practice bjj, just like listening to Danaher for some reason.
@KaneODriscoll
3 жыл бұрын
Same 😆
@kovenmaitreya7184
3 жыл бұрын
You like hearing Genius which Danaher has become in jujitsu (at least the technical understanding and teaching of it).
@db2360
3 жыл бұрын
U should try it. Best Sport ive eher tried
@CoachTC23
3 жыл бұрын
I always find it soothing listening to true experts explain their craft. The more intelligent and experienced the more easily they can explain the complexity of the journey. Love it bjj4life
@user-uk9er5vw4c
3 жыл бұрын
try it!
I love roger gracie he so handsom and clever 😘💓😍💥
Learning Bjj is like doing science... Whenever you solve a problem dozens of new ones arise. So you can't learn it all. Just go super heavy on basics and add in your own flavour
So you guys are talking about Kosen judo. Competent in standing position and excellent on the ground.
@TJ-vl1ff
2 жыл бұрын
BJJ is largely just Kosen Judo
What are the EXACT names of the two judo throws John mentions? I can't find it in the video anymore. Can anyone help? Thanks
Which 2 judo throws did he suggest would be great for bjj? Thanks
@adrianarroyo937
4 жыл бұрын
Yoko tomoe nage and sumi gaeshi
@harageilucid4352
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he also mentioned foot sweeps earlier in the video.
Interested to see how he approaches his takedown evolution
@6nosis
4 жыл бұрын
YES I concur; he’s rite it needs a complete overhaul or to evolve... or both
We can change stand up by awarding different points for different takedowns in bjj based on how much damage you inflict.
"Who's their Father here"... We use that expression in Kenya alot
He looks so unassuming yet can submit u in any way he chooses
❤️ John knows
From @1:20:00: in BJJ the top athletes are expected to teach. Like in academia then. Except if you get a position at Institute for Advanced Study, which R. Feynman famously turned down because he felt he needed to not only do research but also teach (for a number of reasons).
1:55:11 the most surprised you’ll ever hear John
John knows more about Roger than Roger knows about Roger lol
East coast 90s outfit ossss
I knew it! Danaher is a Black Panther! ✊🏻✊🏾✊🏿
Hey doesn't danaher reminds u if Professor X from X Men
I just can't watch JD in anything else other than a rashguard but I can definitely listen
Gordon Ryan, you are a minute in!
Why is the camera on Gracie while Donaher is talking?
Where is John? The North Pole? A beret and a leather jacket in June.
The "best of your generation" comment is a backhanded slight. Roger is the 🐐! PERIOD! It's not close.
Oss!!
Could incentivise throwing/takedowns by giving them more points?
The sport should do its best to reflect the street fighting and self defense aspect from which it originated and standing should be equal in proportion to the ground.