Master The Move: The Side Crucifix by John Danaher

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What Will You Learn?

Unlock the power of the Side Crucifix with John Danaher in this must-have instructional video from his best-selling "Master The Move" series. Designed for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners of all levels, this instructional focuses on a position that’s easy to access, simple to implement, and highly effective at increasing your submission rate with minimal effort. With clear, step-by-step instructions, John reveals the fundamental principles behind the Side Crucifix, a position that allows you to dominate your opponent with high-percentage attacks, all without requiring advanced athletic ability. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this video will teach you how to control and submit your opponent with ease.

If you want to improve your upper body submission game and finish your opponents with efficiency and precision, the Side Crucifix is your new go-to position. Perfect for any level, this instructional provides you with the tools to dominate from a fundamental and often-overlooked position, all while utilizing techniques that every BJJ practitioner can immediately begin to apply in training and competition.

What You'll Learn:

• How to effortlessly transition into the Side Crucifix from common positions

• Step-by-step breakdown of submission attacks from the Side Crucifix

• Key concepts for maintaining dominant control over your opponent

• Simple drills to increase efficiency and mastery of the position

• How to capitalize on the high percentage of submission finishes available from the Side Crucifix

Bullet Points:

• Master the Side Crucifix: Unlock the secrets of this high-percentage, easily accessible submission position.

• Simple yet Effective: Learn an uncomplicated position that doesn't require athletic ability, but guarantees results.

• Increase Submission Rate: The Side Crucifix is the perfect tool to boost your upper body submission game in the shortest time possible.

• For All Levels: Whether you're a white belt or a black belt, the concepts in this instructional are accessible and immediately applicable to your game.

• Step-by-Step Breakdown: John Danaher guides you through every detail, ensuring you can apply the techniques with precision and ease.

• Real-World Application: Techniques designed for quick implementation during rolling, training, and competition.

• Perfect for BJJ Practitioners: No need for advanced prerequisites, as the concepts are built on fundamentals all BJJ practitioners know.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1: Introduction to the Side Crucifix

• Reflections on Side Crucifix

• How to Get an Underhook from Side Control: Ten Finger Method

• Reverse Overhook Method

• Wrist Pass Method

• Using the Mounted Position to Get to Your Underhook

• Fake American Lock

Part 2: Getting Underhooks Prior to Side Control

• Why It's Easier to Get an Underhook from Neutral Positions than Side Control

• Getting to an Underhook from Half Guard Top

• Bodylock Tight Waist and Tripod into Underhook

• Underhook from Turtle Top

• Knee Cut Passes to Underhook

• Keeping an Underhook

• Long Arm/Wrist Control

• Short Arm Bicep Control

• Open Handed Lead Leg

• Underhook Method

• The Three Methods of Pinning the Near Side Arm

Part 3: Chancery Control

• What is Chancery?

• How to Properly Transition into Chancery

• Securing the Elbow Properly

• Building a Rock-Solid Control from Chancery

• Conversion to Kimura

• Kimura Variations from Chancery

• Dorsal Kimura and Sit-Out Kimura

• Chancery to Yoko Sankaku (Side Triangle)

Part 4: Juji Gatame (Armbar)

• ¾ Juji Gatame

• Falling into Reverse Triangle/Kimura

• An Alternative to Chancery: Reverse Triangle (Gyaku Sankaku)

• Troubleshooting the Chancery Position: Opponent Grips Inside His Own Leg

Part 5: Alternative Entry Methods

• Back Leg Shin Pin into Kimura

• Back Leg Shin Pin into Armbar

• Front Leg Shin Pin into Triangle

• Alternative Method to Entering Side Crucifix: Pin the Nearside Arm First

• Reverse Crossface into Wrist Pass

• Entry to North-South Strangle

Part 6: Putting It All Together

• 2 Directions of Attack

• Summarizing the Side Crucifix System