Master The Move The Knee Cut Guard Pass by John Danaher
The knee cut pass is one of the most dominant and highest-percentage guard passes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—and no one understands it more deeply than John Danaher.
In Master the Move: The Knee Cut Guard Pass, John Danaher delivers a complete, systematic breakdown of the knee cut, revealing why it has become a cornerstone of elite-level passing. Used relentlessly by his most successful students—including Gordon Ryan and Giancarlo Bodoni—the knee cut is not just a movement, but a tightly connected system of controls, angles, and pressure.
Rather than teaching a surface-level technique, Danaher dissects every micro-detail that makes the knee cut work at the highest level.
From controlling the far-side shoulder and dominating the near-side hip, to precise knee placement, underhook mechanics, and passing posture, nothing is left unexplained
his instructional shows you how to shut down the guard player’s defensive cycles and convert pressure into inevitable progress.
The knee cut pass is one of the most dominant and highest-percentage guard passes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—and no one understands it more deeply than John Danaher.
In Master the Move: Knee Cut Shield Pass, John Danaher delivers a complete, systematic breakdown of the knee cut, revealing why it has become a cornerstone of elite-level passing. Used relentlessly by his most successful students—including Gordon Ryan and Giancarlo Bodoni—the knee cut is not just a movement, but a tightly connected system of controls, angles, and pressure.
Rather than teaching a surface-level technique, Danaher dissects every micro-detail that makes the knee cut work at the highest level. From controlling the far-side shoulder and dominating the near-side hip, to precise knee placement, underhook mechanics, and passing posture, nothing is left unexplained. This instructional shows you how to shut down the guard player’s defensive cycles and convert pressure into inevitable progress.
If you want a guard pass that works against skilled opponents and holds up under resistance, this is the definitive guide.
What You’ll Learn
Why the knee cut is one of the most reliable, high-percentage guard passes in all of BJJ
How to control the far-side shoulder to neutralize frames and upper-body movement
Mastery of near-side hip control to shut down retention and recoveries
Precise underhook mechanics that prevent guard re-entries and force flattening
Correct knee positioning and angle for maximum pressure and balance
How elite competitors chain the knee cut into dominant passing sequences
Common mistakes that cause the knee cut to fail—and how to fix them
How to apply the knee cut against strong shield, half guard, and transitional defenses
Who This Is For
Practitioners who want a fundamentally sound, competition-proven guard pass
Athletes struggling to convert pressure into clean passes
Coaches and students who value concept-driven, detail-oriented instruction
Anyone looking to study the same passing system used by the best grapplers in the world
What Exactly Do You Get?
Part 1
Intro
The 3 Step Knee Cut System - 1. Set an Advantageous Starting Position
2. Diagonal Control Through Underhook and Opposite Side Knee Penetration
3. Recovery To Base and Controlling the Outcome
Part 2
The First Type of Knee Cut Passing You Must Master: Knee Cuts with Minimal Connection - Collar and Underhook
Underhook and Post
Hand to Hand
Low Level Hip and Knee
Same Side Collar
Part 3
Knee Cut Passing with Greater Connection - Fighting Your Way to an Underhook - Reactive Methods
Proactive Methods
Recap of What We've Seen So Far
Chest to Chest/Ear to Ear Knee Cuts Versus High Head and Post Knee Cuts
Part 4
Combining Knee Cuts with Other Passes - Knee Cut to Toreando
Toreando to Knee Cut
Knee Cut to North South Passing
Knee Cut Into 2 Handed Pass
Half Guard Passing to Knee Cut
Combining Knee Cuts with Sweeps
Timing Knee Cuts
Misdirectional Knee Cut
Body Lock Knee Cut
Passing Without Inside Foot Position
Part 5
Special Topic: Headquarters Position and Knee Cut Passing - Introduction to Headquarters Position
Clearing a Hand off Your Ankle
Controlling the Top Knee Position
First Attack From Headquarters: Knee Cut Pass
Second Attack from Headquarters: Smash Passing
Third Attack From Headquarters: Knee Hike Guard Pass
Fourth Attack From Headquarters: The Skip Step Pass
Part 6
Knee Cut Passing From Split Squat - Wrist Pass to Knee Cut
Two Handed Pass
What if We Cannot Get Underhook Control - Knee Cut to Darce Strangle
Knee Cut to T Kimura
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Format file 6x MP4 FHD 1080p
duration 4 hours 21 minutes
release 27 January 2026
Master The Move The Knee Cut Guard Pass by John Danaher
Master The Move The Knee Cut Guard Pass by John Danaher
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