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  1. What is the major emphasis of John Danaher’s Mount DVD? Answer: The major emphasis of John Danaher’s Mount DVD is controlling the top position in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

  2. What two main techniques are explored in the DVD? Answer: The two main techniques explored in the DVD are positional control and advanced submission techniques.

  3. What is the goal of the positional control techniques explored in the DVD? Answer: The goal of the positional control techniques explored in the DVD is to gain control of your opponent without having to resort to submission holds.

  4. What does John Danaher mean when he refers to the “closed guard”? Answer: When John Danaher refers to the “closed guard,” he means a guard position in which the legs are wrapped around the opponent’s waist and the hips are locked down.

  5. What is important to remember when attempting a Collar-Choke from the back mount? Answer: When attempting a Collar-Choke from the back mount, it is important to remember to stay tight against your opponent’s back and keep your chin tucked into their chest.

  6. What does Danaher suggest for athletes to do when defending the triangle choke? Answer: Danaher suggests for athletes to stay tight and create space within their arms and body when defending the triangle choke.

  7. What are the three main components of the Rear Naked Choke? Answer: The three main components of the Rear Naked Choke arechin control, a locking in of the arm, and body compression.

  8. How does John Danaher suggest defending against punches in side control? Answer: John Danaher suggests defending against punches in side control by keeping your body tight, controlling your opponent’s arms, and preventing them from pulling them back to punch.

  9. What is the importance of having the elbow beneath the knee while in the knee-on-belly position? Answer: The importance of having the elbow beneath the knee while in the knee-on-belly position is to limit the mobility and ability of your opponent to escape or move.

  10. What is the most important factor when taking the back? Answer: The most important factor when taking the back is to stay tight on your opponent’s back and establish control before going for the submission.

  11. What position does John Danaher emphasize as being key for ground control? Answer: John Danaher emphasizes the half guard position as being key for ground control.

  12. What advantage does John Danaher suggest for attempting a submission from top side control? Answer: John Danaher suggests the advantage of attempting a submission from top side control is that you have more control and leverage over your opponent than if you were using a bottom position.

  13. What position does John Danaher believe is the “holy grail” of mount positions? Answer: John Danaher believes that the “holy grail” of mount positions is the high mount with both knees controlling the biceps of the person underneath.

  14. How should the weight be distributed when in the top mount position? Answer: When in the top mount position, the weight should be evenly distributed across the body and not placed all on the person underneath.

  15. What is the purpose of the Kimura shoulder lock? Answer: The purpose of the Kimura shoulder lock is to pressure the shoulder joint and increase the likelihood of the person tapping out or submitting.