I'm a simple man, I see a Danaher video and I upvote. This was a really great story tho... I wish the same amateur stunt man had visited my elementary school.
"Try not to bend the spoon, that is impossible, instead, early on try to realize the truth, _there is no spoon_ , and you'll realize it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself." I apply this sentiment to emotional experiences themselves: *Try not to change the **_emotion_** you are experiencing, instead, early on try to realize the truth, **_the emotion exist only as it's experience to you_** , and you'll realize it isn't the emotion that changes, it's your experience of it*
@@bhudson647 He said a lot more than that. You're being dense if you didn't understand the metaphor of the story and the deeper sense of perspective it provided
I want a Danaher podcast! Talk about BJJ, life, death, literally everything and I'd watch or listen. This is deep and thought provoking! Come on John!!
Would love to hear John Danaher in conversation with Josh Waitzkin. Both BJJ black belts at prestigious NY gyms, both highly intelligent, and both graduates of Columbia's Philosophy department.
Sensei Danaher takes so much fro everyday life and translates it to BJJ. He is also the only traditionalist that allows Gi and No-Gi at all training sessions, side by side. Results don’t lie.
Danaher is such an interesting, insightful and intelligent person, aside from that it’s always awesome to watch older people light up when remembering an important moment in their childhood, it’s like they’re blasted back there and their emotions show through! Strange creatures we are.
This metaphor could be applied to countless different aspects of life, society & challenges everyone eventually faces just from daily living. Real chunk of gold here.
Yes the perception in your mind has changed and that's a major thing. But it's not just perception, circumstances have changed too. The stakes are now higher. That said, it's still the exact same walking of the plank. It's no harder than crossing it on land, only in your mind. Poignant.
"Perception" is the plank in jiu jitsu - The plank is life and it's what you make of it & you fill your daily activities with what you decide what is good for your mind and body. 🙌🏽💯 We'll call it 'The Danaher Series' - 🤙🏽
Well, not only does the perception of the plank changes, the consequence changes as well. If you fall, you will get hurt. Just as in gym. In training, if you tap, you just slap hands and roll again. If you tap in a big match you're out.
Yeah, but it's very important to remember, that loss in competition is not the end of the world either. He talks more about mental safety net, that wil allows people to avoid additional pressure.
both are equally valid ways to view the same event. The plank up high may have greater consequences, but if you must cross it, it might be more advantageous to see it as the same plank you cross every day. That perspective may make you more relaxed, less stiff, and therefore, less inclined to fall. The difference is that those who are successful embrace mindsets that breed success.
Brilliant! The only difference is the risk - I assume with the plank very high the risk of injury or death is also high - but I love the mindset. I used to use this taking penalty shots in soccer/Futbol - I would always look away from the crowd & pretend I was at practice. Great stuff, professor...
The plank parable is a good analogue for training and fighting. If you fall from a plank on the ground, nothing happens. If you fall from a plank between two buildings, you get seriously injured or die. Just like you can make a mistake in training and get away. In a match or fight you face a real chance of getting hurt and embarrassed.
0:58 John Danaher blushes as he twiddles his thumbs together "I could tell you the story of, oh nevermind. It's a long story... you wouldn't have enough time for it... unless...."
When I heard he had come from NZ I recognised him straight away - the cold, dead stare; the insidiously persuasive monotone: Former Prime Minister John Key
This is one of the very few times I disagree with Danaher. In a practical setting, yes, the plank hasn't changed it's only our perception about the plank. The application of skills remains the same. However I don't believe this is why we feel fear in scenarios like this. It's a clear perception of *consequences* if the plank is on the ground and you fall, you'll be fine. If the plank is in between two buildings and you fall, you will be critically injured or die. Same with competition. There are real consequences to losing competition. A loss of status, a loss of income, a loss of opportunity, humiliation, potential injury, etc. Yes you risk some of these in the gym, but on the stage, these consequences are magnified. It's the realization of these consequences, the fear of loss that changes our performance. Experience and true competence, as Danaher pointed out in his courses and interviews are the source of confidence, enabling us to perform well under pressure. There are rational reasons for the fear of competition that people feel.
Shout out to the amateur Australian stuntman who was dropping knowledge to kids in New Zealand
Thanks to Australia for making Danaher such a great man!
The Aussies can have pavlova and Crowe but they aren’t claiming Danaher as well!
This dude is the Professor X of Jiu Jitsu
For real
Because of his intelligence or the baldness? Or his legs not working as well as they used to? 🤣
Facts! 💯😂
@@lampleather2574 that was brutal to read 🤣
@lamp leather or his school of (mutant?) warriors
Can you imagine saying no when Danaher asks if you want to hear a story
"And as he thus spake, Danaher and his disciples gathered round the mats and said he to them, now learn the parable of the plank"
XD
"And i shall listen thout his words, for they are wisdom that shall beheth past in generationenth to come."
And he multiplied the rahsguards so that there was enough for everybody
Hahah
Let him without sprawl cast the first takedown.
Danaher is lying. He was never a child. Homie was born being 30 years old.
God fking dammit lmao. Scrolled down to check comments and didnt expect a joke to be the top. Caught me off guard
This comment had me howling dude
One thing is sure: he was born with a rash-guard on...
...With a rash guard on
If Danaher starts a cult I'm in. Pass me the Kool-Aid
Me too .........lol
LMFAO yeah the dude is freakin rad
In case I miss the good news: PLEASE SEND ME LOCATION!
Jiu Jistu is a cult
Im dying hahaha
It was charming yet somewhat rustic and primitive.. lol.. I love Jon
lol
“My father was a relentlessly self-improving boulangerie owner from Belgium with low grade narcolepsy and a penchant for buggery.”
@@NoLuckNecessary "penchant for buggery.” so don't drop the soap when he's around??
@@NoLuckNecessary oh behave
@@NoLuckNecessary deserves far more likes 😂
This man has definitely tasted human flesh.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀💀
😆😆😆
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAAHA
I laughed way too hard at this lol
Absolutely dead, 100
Can we just get a story time and life lesson segment with John Danaher??
Listen to his Joe Rogan podcast. It is full of it.
igipop14 i have 2x lol good stuff
@@igipop14 he is also full of it
This guy is the real life Morpheus.
of BJJ lol
"I Can Only Show You The Door. You're The One That Has To Walk Through It."
So true 😂
Plot twist the stuntman was JD who travelled back in time to teach young JD this lesson.
🤯
Wouldn’t be surprised tbh
I could listen to him talk all day
His look when he questions if they have time for a story.
Like who wouldn't say yes lol
I'm a simple man, I see a Danaher video and I upvote.
This was a really great story tho... I wish the same amateur stunt man had visited my elementary school.
Nick Danzinger 😂 he'd be all 60 years old n shit
There is no spoon.
Victor Valente nice 😂
Victor Valente yes lol made my day
"Try not to bend the spoon, that is impossible, instead, early on try to realize the truth, _there is no spoon_ , and you'll realize it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself."
I apply this sentiment to emotional experiences themselves:
*Try not to change the **_emotion_** you are experiencing, instead, early on try to realize the truth, **_the emotion exist only as it's experience to you_** , and you'll realize it isn't the emotion that changes, it's your experience of it*
And this is why he is a genius💯
he used as many words as possible to say you play the way you practice. so practice like it's the real fucking thing..
@Kind Citizen what if he made up the entire story to prove his point
@@bhudson647 He said a lot more than that. You're being dense if you didn't understand the metaphor of the story and the deeper sense of perspective it provided
He is so right. Because the stress for the competition kills your performance on stage.
I genuinely love this story so much, it makes me want to shave off all my hair and wear a rashguard all the time. Not even a joke, this shit was good
Danaher's voice is hella relaxing
I can't watch Enter the System DVDs if I'm sleepy lol
Listen to his interview on the lex freidman podcast
I heard Chael Sonnen telling this story on TUF, he had some great coaching moments that season. Great stuff.
The TUF Brazil season or the one with Jon Jones?
@@BackpackMMA Jon Jones
I want a Danaher podcast! Talk about BJJ, life, death, literally everything and I'd watch or listen. This is deep and thought provoking! Come on John!!
He was on Joe Rohan it’s a good one
Would love to hear John Danaher in conversation with Josh Waitzkin. Both BJJ black belts at prestigious NY gyms, both highly intelligent, and both graduates of Columbia's Philosophy department.
Always love Danaher interviews
And I thought I couldn't appreciate this man any further.
Dropping sick knowledge. Much respect john. Ur such a. Philosopher when it comes to the Art of Jiu Jitsu
John you are the greatest jiu jitsu coach in the history.
17 ppl fell off from a plank in their backyard
This man is one of the most awesome coaches in the world, period.
Please Please do regularly sessions with John
I could literally listen to Danaher recite parables all day every day
This is a precise description of how all training should function. "Normalizing" as much as practical, the event for which one is training.
Sensei Danaher takes so much fro everyday life and translates it to BJJ. He is also the only traditionalist that allows Gi and No-Gi at all training sessions, side by side. Results don’t lie.
I could listen to this guy talk Jiu Jitsu all day! Oss!! 🤙🏿
Stuntman drives away giggling to himself " those kids will be crippled or dead within a week. Right on to the next school".
aussie humor
Ha!ha!
Wow..wait a minute! Do NOT laugh...do NOT laugh...
Danaher is actually crippled in his leg
@@sardalamit oops
John is a great storyteller
This has helped me a ton in regard to competing more. I’ve got multiple comps scheduled this year now.
I keep expecting someone to say "this is the way" when JD speaks.
Icy Mike's impression just keeps getting better and better! Oh wait...never mind. It's actually him.
Danaher is such an interesting, insightful and intelligent person, aside from that it’s always awesome to watch older people light up when remembering an important moment in their childhood, it’s like they’re blasted back there and their emotions show through! Strange creatures we are.
Said so beautifully.
This man is a calm, patient genius
Prospective is everything
What a combination of knowledge, personality, and delivery. Teaching is his calling.
Never speaks without thinking this fellow I’ve noticed.
This metaphor could be applied to countless different aspects of life, society & challenges everyone eventually faces just from daily living. Real chunk of gold here.
This changed my life
Wise words as always
Ohhh, Danaher is from NZ! It's all starting to make sense now.
He has a way of talking which just draws you in
Danaher is so wise.
This is one of the things I’ve tried to adopt as a fighter.. I’ve always appreciated this..
Yes the perception in your mind has changed and that's a major thing. But it's not just perception, circumstances have changed too. The stakes are now higher. That said, it's still the exact same walking of the plank. It's no harder than crossing it on land, only in your mind. Poignant.
"Perception" is the plank in jiu jitsu - The plank is life and it's what you make of it & you fill your daily activities with what you decide what is good for your mind and body. 🙌🏽💯
We'll call it 'The Danaher Series' - 🤙🏽
brilliant man, i love it
I absolutely love this man.
This is really good, I'm stealing it! I tried to do this with myself but never realized it and put it into clear language like this.
Legend
👏👏👏WOW ...Love this story about the plank and perception 🙏
Well, not only does the perception of the plank changes, the consequence changes as well. If you fall, you will get hurt. Just as in gym. In training, if you tap, you just slap hands and roll again. If you tap in a big match you're out.
Excellent comment.
Michiel indeed but knowing you know how to walk across the plank is useful
His point is; the physical act and what is requires is the same and his students are already capable.
Yeah, but it's very important to remember, that loss in competition is not the end of the world either. He talks more about mental safety net, that wil allows people to avoid additional pressure.
both are equally valid ways to view the same event. The plank up high may have greater consequences, but if you must cross it, it might be more advantageous to see it as the same plank you cross every day. That perspective may make you more relaxed, less stiff, and therefore, less inclined to fall. The difference is that those who are successful embrace mindsets that breed success.
We need a Danaher biopic/documentary.
Brilliant! The only difference is the risk - I assume with the plank very high the risk of injury or death is also high - but I love the mindset. I used to use this taking penalty shots in soccer/Futbol - I would always look away from the crowd & pretend I was at practice. Great stuff, professor...
thats a great parable btw... ill teach this to my kids
What a LEGEND. Dropping savage insight. 👏👊🤟
Wow, this man is full of wisdom👍
Danahar is a genius. Straight up.
That is deep!
great analogy.........
Now that I’ve noticed how he takes a sharp inhale in between sentences, I can’t not hear it
Chael x Danaher is the podcast I want
Danaher: ...is that something you’d be interested in hear...
Me: YES
Good voice for sleeping
I've been trying to tell my two young boys this about wrestling tournies. Maybe I'll try a visualization like this.
The plank parable is a good analogue for training and fighting. If you fall from a plank on the ground, nothing happens. If you fall from a plank between two buildings, you get seriously injured or die. Just like you can make a mistake in training and get away. In a match or fight you face a real chance of getting hurt and embarrassed.
Mind blowing.
Chael Sonnen used this exact same story on TUF. Great analogy.
The pressure is tremendous
So good! Fantastic teacher.
This is real GOLD!
incredible mindset.....
0:58 John Danaher blushes as he twiddles his thumbs together "I could tell you the story of, oh nevermind. It's a long story... you wouldn't have enough time for it... unless...."
Brilliant! 👍
PURE AWESOME!
Mind blown 🤯. Gym to stage. Input gym simulation to stage,
This guy kinda reminds me of Hannibal Lecter sometimes.
Hans David - John Danaher is the only person in real life, that could become a James Bond villain... and win!
Demeanor of a serial killer😶
When I heard he had come from NZ I recognised him straight away - the cold, dead stare; the insidiously persuasive monotone:
Former Prime Minister John Key
This was beautiful.
This is one of the very few times I disagree with Danaher. In a practical setting, yes, the plank hasn't changed it's only our perception about the plank. The application of skills remains the same.
However I don't believe this is why we feel fear in scenarios like this. It's a clear perception of *consequences* if the plank is on the ground and you fall, you'll be fine. If the plank is in between two buildings and you fall, you will be critically injured or die.
Same with competition.
There are real consequences to losing competition. A loss of status, a loss of income, a loss of opportunity, humiliation, potential injury, etc. Yes you risk some of these in the gym, but on the stage, these consequences are magnified.
It's the realization of these consequences, the fear of loss that changes our performance.
Experience and true competence, as Danaher pointed out in his courses and interviews are the source of confidence, enabling us to perform well under pressure.
There are rational reasons for the fear of competition that people feel.
Excellent!
Strong mental game I sense.
Brb...Moving from Ca to NYC to train under John
Wow great advice. I will take it to heart
John has never left the basement. Renzo made him in the blue basement and he is really a machine of BJJ....... lol
I remember the coach of the Dallas Cowboys doing this with his players once back in the Triplet days
Brilliant!
The 19373792th times mind blown by danaher
Bro can you come back to Nz and run some seminars 🙏 BJJ in New Zealand is hardout popular
This man never ceases to blow my mind five ways in one.
This is brilliant!
Incredible
Esse cara é muito bom.
This is great