The Impact of John Danaher: From Breaking Arms to Training Champions
Key points:
- Gunnar Nelson recounts a story about John Danaher breaking the arm of a catch wrestler during a grappling session
- Danaher's impact as a coach in the grappling world is highlighted, with fighters like Georges St-Pierre and Chris Weidman benefiting from his expertise
- The article provides insights into Danaher's training methods and the use of leg locks in the grappling world
In a recent conversation with two-time ADCC silver medalist Craig Jones, UFC welterweight Gunnar Nelson shared an intriguing story about legendary BJJ coach John Danaher. Nelson revealed how Danaher broke the arm of a catch wrestler who was training with him. According to Nelson, the wrestler initially wanted to roll hard instead of focusing on technique, which led to the injury. Despite this incident, Danaher remained composed and relaxed throughout. Known for his expertise in grappling, Danaher has worked with elite fighters such as Georges St-Pierre and Chris Weidman.
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