John Danaher Reveals His SECRET Detail For Unstoppable Ankle Locks
👉 Check out John Danaher's full instructional catalog here: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/mast... John Danaher reveals why your straight ankle locks aren't finishing, and explains the "modern" BJJ ankle lock system that makes escaping impossible. If you are tired of opponents "putting on the boot," sitting up, and easily escaping your leg locks, you are likely attacking the wrong target. In this exclusive video, BJJ mastermind John Danaher sits down with Bernardo Faria to explain the massive evolution of the straight ankle lock in No-Gi Jiu Jitsu. For years, grapplers were taught to attack the Achilles tendon—relying mostly on pain compliance. Today, John Danaher explains why that is an outdated concept. He reveals the exact "Sweet Spot" mechanics used by elite submission grapplers to target the front ligaments of the foot, creating a devastating break that cannot be muscled out of. Whether you are a white belt looking for your first reliable leg submission, or an older hobbyist trying to tap out younger, stronger athletes without using strength, this is a mandatory upgrade for your BJJ leg lock system. What You Will Learn In This Video: The Evolution of Leg Locks: The massive difference between the "Old School" Achilles Lock vs. the Modern BJJ Straight Ankle Lock. The New Target: Why attacking the back of the heel fails, and why you must attack the anterior ligaments (front of the ankle). The "Toe-Hold Effect": How to apply rotational breaking mechanics instead of a traditional straight linear pull. The "Elbow Deep" Grip: How to find the precise sweet spot on your ribs to trap the opponent's heel so they can never slip out. The Shutdown Frame: The exact hip-blocking frame you need to use to stop your opponent from standing up or relieving the breaking pressure. The System: How the modern ankle lock naturally feeds into devastating heel hook finishes. John Danaher is widely considered the greatest grappling coach on the planet, famous for creating the "Danaher Death Squad" and sparking the modern leg lock revolution in submission grappling. Stop doing your ankle locks the old way, and upgrade your Jiu Jitsu today! 🎓 Learn from the best! Get 10% OFF any BJJ Fanatics Instructional with promo code: YOUTUBEFARIA #JohnDanaher #BJJ #JiuJitsu #LegLocks #BJJTechniques #NoGiGrappling #StraightAnkleLock #BernardoFaria #SubmissionGrappling #BJJHobbyist . For the best fightwear, check out https://www.kojofightwear.com/ and use code " YTD15 " to get 15% off your first order.

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