See why upper body takedowns offer unique advantages in submission grappling, and the highest percentage techniques for success in taking down talented opposition
Join Professor Danaher for special studies into some of his preferred upper body techniques, including the cow catcher, uki waza, sumi gaeshi, and more
Work with some of the best takedowns from control positions like underhooks, overhooks, pinch headlocks, and more
John Danaher is one of the world’s greatest grappling coaches, with championship students like Gordon Ryan, Georges St. Pierre, Garry Tonon, and more learning these systems from him at Team New Wave
Professor Danaher goes through specific takedowns that benefit older, less athletic grapplers so that any level of student can benefit from this instruction
Know more. Win more.
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Introduction
0:00 – 4:30
Upper Body Takedown Concepts – The Central Problem of Takedowns in Jiu Jitsu
4:30 – 14:52
Advantages of Upper body Takedowns
14:52 – 19:32
Disadvantages of Upper Body Takedowns
19:32 – 25:44
Minimum Athletic Requirements to Perform the Moves in This Video
25:44 – 31:16
Entering Into Upper Body Grips: The 3 Main Methods – The Legs as a Gateway to the Upper Body
31:16 – 33:39
Defending a Shot
33:39 – 35:22
Upper Body Grip Fighting
35:22 – 40:56
The First Great Training Method to Develop Upper Body Skills: Pummelling
40:56 – 50:49
The Second Great Training Method to Develop Upper Body Skills: Hip Jousting
50:49 +
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Special Study: The Cow Catcher – Mechanics
0:00 – 13:01
Two Approaches to the Cow Catcher: One Chin Strap First Two Tight Waist First
13:01 – 18:20
Go Behind Setups to the Cow Catcher
18:20 – 24:19
Reactions Based Off Elbow Position
24:19 – 26:57
The Perfect Compliment to the Cow Catcher: The Roll Through
26:57 – 33:47
Opponent’s 2nd Line of Defense to Cow Catcher: Standing Up – Yoko Sumi Gaeshi
33:47 – 41:53
Ouchi Gari
41:53 – 48:04
A Great Setup For the Cow Catcher: Stopping a Shot
48:04 – 55:26
An Alternative Way of Entering the Cow Catcher: Waist First Chin Strap Second
55:26 – 1:03:08
Driilling Scene Featuring Placido Santos
1:03:08 +
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Special Study: Uki Waza – Arm Drag and Hip Variation
0:00 – 11:40
Special Note on Arm Drag and Hip Variation
11:40 – 14:28
2 on 1 Opponent Headlocks
14:28 – 18:27
Front Headlock Uki Waza
18:27 – 22:32
Overhook Uki Waza: The Lateral Drop
22:32 – 34:11
My Favorite Setup Overhook Uke Waza (Lateral Drop)
34:11 – 37:03
2 on 1 Uke Waza For the Strongest Lateral Drop
37:03 +
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Special Study: Sumi Gaeshi – Whizzer and Wrist Vs Single Leg
0:00 – 10:40
Lat and Wrist Vs Single Leg
10:40 – 15:07
Chest Wrap Sumi Gaeshi Vs Double Leg
15:07 – 21:05
Butterfly Sumi Gaeshi Vs Double Leg
21:05 – 25:17
Sumi Gaeshi Vs High Crotch
25:17 – 29:27
Yoko Sumi Gaeshi on the Mat
29:27 – 34:12
2 on 1 Yoko Sumi Gaeshi
34:12 – 39:03
Arm Drag Sumi Gaeshi
39:03 – 44:09
Special Study: Ude Gaeshi – Mechanics
44:09 – 50:28
Application
50:28 – 54:38
Setups
54:38 – 59:16
Mistakes To Avoid
59:16 +
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Throwing From the Overhook – Uki Goshi (Half Hip Throw)
0:00 – 6:17
Tai Otoshi
6:17 – 9:21
One Handed Tai Otoshi
9:21 – 11:57:00
Uchi Mata
11:57:00 – 22:01:00
Harai Goshi
22:01:00 – 25:48:00
Uki Waza
25:48:00 – 30:23:00
Kosoto Gake
30:23:00 – 36:25
Throwing from the Over/Under Tie Up – Uke Goshi (Half Hip Throw)