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What Will You Learn?

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John Danaher — the world’s most influential Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and BJJ Fanatics’ best-selling instructor — returns with one of his most anticipated instructionals in years.

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In Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi, Danaher breaks down what many consider the single most effective sweep in grappling. This is the sweep that has powered his legendary students — Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, and Garry Tonon — to the top of the sport, from ADCC gold to no-gi dominance.

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Now, for the first time, Danaher reveals the complete system behind the Sumi Gaeshi sweep from butterfly guard — the same position that connects effortlessly to leg locks, back takes, and devastating top control sequences.

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Through Danaher’s trademark step-by-step teaching style, you’ll learn not just how to do the move, but how to think about it — turning your butterfly guard into a true launching pad for your offense.

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🔑 What You’ll Learn:\n

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💡 Why This Instructional Matters:\n

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For decades, John Danaher has reshaped the way grapplers think about the art. From leg locks to positional systems, his methods have built world champions and revolutionized modern jiu-jitsu.

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Now, he focuses on a move that every grappler can and should master — the butterfly sweep Sumi Gaeshi — the bridge between old-school technique and cutting-edge innovation.

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Whether you’re a white belt building your guard or a black belt seeking refinement, Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi will give you the insight, structure, and technical precision to make this position one of your most reliable weapons.

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🥋 Transform Your Guard. Master The Move. Dominate The Mat.\n

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What Exactly Do You Get?

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Volume 1:

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Volume 2:

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Volume 3:

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Volume 4:

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Volume 5:

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Volume 6:

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Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi by John Danaher

John Danaher — the world’s most influential Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and BJJ Fanatics’ best-selling instructor — returns with one of his most anticipated instructionals in years.

  • In Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi, Danaher breaks down what many consider the single most effective sweep in grappling.
  • This is the sweep that has powered his legendary students — Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, and Garry Tonon — to the top of the sport, from ADCC gold to no-gi dominance.
  • Now, for the first time, Danaher reveals the complete system behind the Sumi Gaeshi sweep from butterfly guard — the same position that connects effortlessly to leg locks, back takes, and devastating top control sequences.




Check Out a Free Sample:

What Will You Learn?

John Danaher — the world’s most influential Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and BJJ Fanatics’ best-selling instructor — returns with one of his most anticipated instructionals in years.

In Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi, Danaher breaks down what many consider the single most effective sweep in grappling. This is the sweep that has powered his legendary students — Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, and Garry Tonon — to the top of the sport, from ADCC gold to no-gi dominance.

Now, for the first time, Danaher reveals the complete system behind the Sumi Gaeshi sweep from butterfly guard — the same position that connects effortlessly to leg locks, back takes, and devastating top control sequences.

Through Danaher’s trademark step-by-step teaching style, you’ll learn not just how to do the move, but how to think about it — turning your butterfly guard into a true launching pad for your offense.


🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • The Core Mechanics of Sumi Gaeshi: Understand the underlying physics and leverage that make this sweep nearly unstoppable.

  • Danaher’s Step-by-Step System: A structured progression from beginner foundations to advanced championship-level applications.

  • Connection to Modern Grappling: How elite athletes like Gordon Ryan and Giancarlo Bodoni use this sweep to enter dominant positions and submissions.

  • Timing, Kuzushi, and Control: Learn how to off-balance even the heaviest opponents and transition seamlessly to mount or back control.

  • The Butterfly Guard Blueprint: Build a butterfly guard that works in gi, no-gi, and MMA contexts.

  • Common Mistakes & Fixes: Danaher dissects why most sweeps fail — and how to correct them instantly.


💡 Why This Instructional Matters:

For decades, John Danaher has reshaped the way grapplers think about the art. From leg locks to positional systems, his methods have built world champions and revolutionized modern jiu-jitsu.

Now, he focuses on a move that every grappler can and should master — the butterfly sweep Sumi Gaeshi — the bridge between old-school technique and cutting-edge innovation.

Whether you’re a white belt building your guard or a black belt seeking refinement, Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi will give you the insight, structure, and technical precision to make this position one of your most reliable weapons.


🥋 Transform Your Guard. Master The Move. Dominate The Mat.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Volume 1:

  • Intro       
  • The Essential Mechanics To Build A Strong Sumi Gaeshi Sweep - The Most Important Insight  
  • Clock Theory And Base Of Support
  • The Key Mechanical Fixtures Of Sumi Gaeshi    

Volume 2:

  • Rear Deltoid And Elbow Sumi Gaeshi        
  • Troubleshooting The Crucial Elbow Grip      
  • Overhook Sumi Gaeshi    
  • Underhook And Elbow    
  • Controlling The Outcome Of Sumi Gaeshi

Volume 3:

  • Specialized Applications Of Sumi Gaeshi - Double Underhooks Sumi Gaeshi    
  • Arm Trap Front Sumi Gaeshi       
  • Arm Trap Side [Yoko] Sumi Gaeshi        
  • Front Headlock Sumi Gaeshi       
  • Head Chancery Sumi Gaeshi   
  • Reverse Overback Grip - Yoko Sumi Gaeshi     
  • Armdrag Sumi Gaeshi      
  • Overhead Armdrag Sumi Gaeshi        
  • Scoop Grip Sumi Gaeshi        
  • Yoko Sumi Gaeshi From Ashi Garami

Volume 4:

  • Sumi Gaeshi In A Realistic Context; Using Sumi Gaeshi Succesfully In Sparring And In Competition     
  • Breaking Through Your Opponents Resistance - Postural Resistance        
  • Posting The Hand On The Mat        
  • Posting A Leg

Volume 5:

  • Posting The Elbow       
  • Head Position       
  • Weight Stacking       
  • Opponent Stands Up        
  • Combining Sumi Gaeshi And Double Kouchi      
  • Opponent Goes Into Headquarters Position

Volume 6:

  • Sumi Gaeshi And Submission Holds - Sumi Gaeshi And Armlocks      
  • Sumi Gaeshi Into Leg Locks       
  • Sumi Gaeshi In Standing Position - Yoko Sumi Gaeshi   
  • Sumi Gaeshi With Head To The Inside
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John Danaher — the world’s most influential Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and BJJ Fanatics’ best-selling instructor — returns with one of his most anticipated instructionals in years.

  • In Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi, Danaher breaks down what many consider the single most effective sweep in grappling.
  • This is the sweep that has powered his legendary students — Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, and Garry Tonon — to the top of the sport, from ADCC gold to no-gi dominance.
  • Now, for the first time, Danaher reveals the complete system behind the Sumi Gaeshi sweep from butterfly guard — the same position that connects effortlessly to leg locks, back takes, and devastating top control sequences.




Check Out a Free Sample:

What Will You Learn?

John Danaher — the world’s most influential Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and BJJ Fanatics’ best-selling instructor — returns with one of his most anticipated instructionals in years.

In Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi, Danaher breaks down what many consider the single most effective sweep in grappling. This is the sweep that has powered his legendary students — Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, and Garry Tonon — to the top of the sport, from ADCC gold to no-gi dominance.

Now, for the first time, Danaher reveals the complete system behind the Sumi Gaeshi sweep from butterfly guard — the same position that connects effortlessly to leg locks, back takes, and devastating top control sequences.

Through Danaher’s trademark step-by-step teaching style, you’ll learn not just how to do the move, but how to think about it — turning your butterfly guard into a true launching pad for your offense.


🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • The Core Mechanics of Sumi Gaeshi: Understand the underlying physics and leverage that make this sweep nearly unstoppable.

  • Danaher’s Step-by-Step System: A structured progression from beginner foundations to advanced championship-level applications.

  • Connection to Modern Grappling: How elite athletes like Gordon Ryan and Giancarlo Bodoni use this sweep to enter dominant positions and submissions.

  • Timing, Kuzushi, and Control: Learn how to off-balance even the heaviest opponents and transition seamlessly to mount or back control.

  • The Butterfly Guard Blueprint: Build a butterfly guard that works in gi, no-gi, and MMA contexts.

  • Common Mistakes & Fixes: Danaher dissects why most sweeps fail — and how to correct them instantly.


💡 Why This Instructional Matters:

For decades, John Danaher has reshaped the way grapplers think about the art. From leg locks to positional systems, his methods have built world champions and revolutionized modern jiu-jitsu.

Now, he focuses on a move that every grappler can and should master — the butterfly sweep Sumi Gaeshi — the bridge between old-school technique and cutting-edge innovation.

Whether you’re a white belt building your guard or a black belt seeking refinement, Master The Move: The Butterfly Guard Sweep Sumi Gaeshi will give you the insight, structure, and technical precision to make this position one of your most reliable weapons.


🥋 Transform Your Guard. Master The Move. Dominate The Mat.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Volume 1:

  • Intro       
  • The Essential Mechanics To Build A Strong Sumi Gaeshi Sweep - The Most Important Insight  
  • Clock Theory And Base Of Support
  • The Key Mechanical Fixtures Of Sumi Gaeshi    

Volume 2:

  • Rear Deltoid And Elbow Sumi Gaeshi        
  • Troubleshooting The Crucial Elbow Grip      
  • Overhook Sumi Gaeshi    
  • Underhook And Elbow    
  • Controlling The Outcome Of Sumi Gaeshi

Volume 3:

  • Specialized Applications Of Sumi Gaeshi - Double Underhooks Sumi Gaeshi    
  • Arm Trap Front Sumi Gaeshi       
  • Arm Trap Side [Yoko] Sumi Gaeshi        
  • Front Headlock Sumi Gaeshi       
  • Head Chancery Sumi Gaeshi   
  • Reverse Overback Grip - Yoko Sumi Gaeshi     
  • Armdrag Sumi Gaeshi      
  • Overhead Armdrag Sumi Gaeshi        
  • Scoop Grip Sumi Gaeshi        
  • Yoko Sumi Gaeshi From Ashi Garami

Volume 4:

  • Sumi Gaeshi In A Realistic Context; Using Sumi Gaeshi Succesfully In Sparring And In Competition     
  • Breaking Through Your Opponents Resistance - Postural Resistance        
  • Posting The Hand On The Mat        
  • Posting A Leg

Volume 5:

  • Posting The Elbow       
  • Head Position       
  • Weight Stacking       
  • Opponent Stands Up        
  • Combining Sumi Gaeshi And Double Kouchi      
  • Opponent Goes Into Headquarters Position

Volume 6:

  • Sumi Gaeshi And Submission Holds - Sumi Gaeshi And Armlocks      
  • Sumi Gaeshi Into Leg Locks       
  • Sumi Gaeshi In Standing Position - Yoko Sumi Gaeshi   
  • Sumi Gaeshi With Head To The Inside