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20 Lessons From John Danaher That Will Make You Better at Everything

"Fuck it. Try a leg lock."

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Chris Wojcik
Nov 22, 2022
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Source: John Danaher Instagram

John Danaher is unquestionably one of the best Jiu-Jitsu coaches in the world.

Apart from his unique style of teaching and his technical expertise, what really makes Danaher special is his intellect. He spent time in a Ph.D. program at Columbia University studying philosophy, and he holds an MA in the subject.

His unique blen…

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