My name’s Ignacio Gondra and I’m a humble 3 stripes white belt (but evolving) trying to make sense of this super-power called Jiu-Jitsu. Having spent my years learning how to box, and loving the combat sports as I do, I decided it was time to get into the rabbit hole of this wonderful art of destruction.
This website tries to keep alive, organized and fresh the appallingly valuable snippets of wisdom that John Danaher drops on his social nets daily (or almost).
I thought this extremely good content needed some organization and searching capabilities – and here is my attempt at doing it. I hope you like the result.
If you have any suggestion to improve the site, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line at [email protected]. Thank you!
– Ignacio Gondra, May 29th 2021
12 Random Posts to browse...
May 20, 2023
Signs of success
Signs of success: In Jiu jitsu you’re always striving for goals - some small, some big.…
June 15, 2021
Position AND submission?
Position AND submission? Usually we think of positional skills as distinct from…
February 21, 2024
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar …
I will be teaching a no gi Jiu jitsu seminar alongside Gordon Ryan at the Arnold Classic…
July 3, 2019
The Iron Law of Speed vs Control
The Iron Law of Speed vs Control: When we go to engage with an opponent, a basic choice…
August 20, 2020
Fighting bigger opponents
Fighting bigger opponents: Jiu jitsu is one of the few combat sports that still allows…
Competition,Principles: Weight, Connection, Posture, Grips, Kuzushi...,Self-Defense,Strategy & Tactics
January 15, 2017
Legs and learning
Legs and learning: Probably the single most common question I am asked is this - how can…
December 30, 2021
When you’re tired
When you’re tired: All the combat sports are exhausting in their own way. The bad news is…
February 24, 2019
Filming in Boston
Filming in Boston: Today I finished up the final installment of the ENTER THE SYSTEM…
March 30, 2020
When in doubt
When in doubt...Jiu Jitsu is a complicated sport with a requirement on your part to learn…
July 9, 2017
A great performance
A great performance: Robert Whittaker, the New Zealand born/Australia based MMA fighter…
April 2, 2017
Interpretations
Interpretations: Here is an old photograph probably taken around 2000 at Renzo Gracie's…
April 17, 2020
Strangers
Strangers: One of the most valuable training tools you have is a stranger. The…
Training: Principles, Development, Mentality,Mental Skills & Development