Master The Move: The American Lock by John Danaher

In this revolutionary series from the greatest BJJ coach on the planet, John Danaher, you will take a deep dive on one of the most fundamental submissions in the sport of grappling, The American Lock.

• John is going to change your perspective on this submission and you will learn to use the American lock as a position to gain a tactical advantage from top, bottom, or even standing.
  
• In combination with certain guards, pins, and other submissions, the American Lock can lead to devastatingly effective submissions, passes, sweeps, takedowns and more. 
  
• John places a huge emphasis on the finishing mechanics of the position and expanding further into this lock where you can use it from nearly anywhere. There is a reason this is a cornerstone of submission grappling and John is going to show you why.
  
• This next installment of his famous "Master the Move Series" does exactly what the title says, allows the viewer to truly develop a world class grasp on the subject matter and in turn, truly MASTER THE MOVE. 

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What Will You Learn?

In this revolutionary series from the greatest BJJ coach on the planet, John Danaher, you will take a deep dive on one of the most fundamental submissions in the sport of grappling, The American Lock. John is going to change your perspective on this submission and you will learn to use the American lock as a position to gain a tactical advantage from top, bottom, or even standing. In combination with certain guards, pins, and other submissions, the American Lock can lead to devastatingly effective submissions, passes, sweeps, takedowns and more. 

John places a huge emphasis on the finishing mechanics of the position and expanding further into this lock where you can use it from nearly anywhere. There is a reason this is a cornerstone of submission grappling and John is going to show you why.  

This next installment of his famous "Master the Move Series" does exactly what the title says, allows the viewer to truly develop a world class grasp on the subject matter and in turn, truly MASTER THE MOVE. 

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro
• Building Your American Lock Program - Step 1: Develop a Devastating Classic American Lock in 3 Core Positions - Arm Wrestling and Arm Wrestling Mechanics
• Mechanics of a Good American Lock

Part 2

• The 3 Central Problems of the American Lock - 1. The Wrist/Elbow Alignment Problem
• Solutions - Chest Push
• 10 Finger Entry
• 2 Arms Over
• Sit-out
• 2. Arm Extension - Solution - Hand Over Hand Gripping
• 3. Elbow Slip - Solution - Elbow Pinch/Head Down

Part 3

• Step 2: Expanding Your American Lock into Mount Position and Top Half Guard - American From Mounted Position - Mounted American Locks and the 3 Central Problems - 1. Wrist Shoulder Alignment Problem and Solution - Cross Wrist Push
• 2. Arm Extension Problems and Solutions - Bottom Arm Wrap
• Underhook Elbow Roll
• 3. Elbow Slip Problems and Solutions - Grapevines
• Back Tracking
• Miscellaneous Problems From Mount and Their Solutions
• American Lock From Top Half Guard - Back Tracking With the American Lock
• Opportunistic American Locks From Top Half Guard

Part 4

• Step 3: Combining the Threat of American Locks with Other Submission Holds - The Relationship Between American Lock and Juji Gatame Arm Bar
• The Relationship Between American Lock and Kimura
• Quick Review of the Relationship of the American Lock and Arm Bar/Kimura

Part 5

• Learning to Open an Opponent's Arms to Attack From Side Pins - The Front Sitout Position
• Using the Side Crucifix to Create Advantage for Your American Locks

Part 6

• Using the Triangle to Strengthen Your American Lock - Reverse Triangle
• Rear Triangle Ushiro Sankaku to American Lock
• American Lock From Front Triangle/Ankle Sankaku

Part 7

• Using Your Legs to Apply a Devastating American Lock - The Legs American - Legs American From Mounted Position
• Kesa Gatame Into Legs American Lock
• American Lock From Bottom Position - The Mir Lock
• American Lock From Standing Position

Part 8

• Specialized Uses of the American Lock - Kata Gatame Into American Lock
• Juji Gatame Grip Break Via American Lock
• American Lock From Rear Mount Position
• Legs American Counter to a Scoop Guard Pass
• Using the American Lock to Escape Side Pins
• Old School Sit-out American