Develop Unstoppable Guard Retention and An Unpassable Guard Under The Expert Guidance Of Legendary Coach John Danaher!
John Danaher is widely regarded as one of the top minds in Jiu-Jitsu, having both top-tier competitive students and a complete anthology of masterclass instructionals that have revolutionized the sport.
Understand the nature and problems of guard retention, and build general physical skills in order to achieve your guard retention goals.
Learn 12 essential body movements essential for guard retention that you can practice with a partner or entirely solo!
Develop a new perspective to all aspects of guard retention including proper frames, generating leverage, overcoming underhooks, creating space, among other game-changing concepts.
Apply different styles of guard retention against today’s most used passing strategies including Toreandos, body locks, knee cuts, scoop grips passing, and MORE!
Dismantle half guard passing with a collection of powerful techniques that are easy to learn and designed to defeat today’s modern half guard passing systems.
Control the action over time and steer events in your favor with guard retention strategies that conserve energy and put you back in control!
Master one of the most crucial aspects to improving your Jiu-Jitsu, Guard Retention, and develop an unpassable guard with John Danaher and his 8-part must-have instructional!
Volume 01
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Introduction
0:00 – 2:56
12 Essential Body Movements for Guard Retention
2:56 +
Volume 02
CHAPTER TITLE
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Understanding HOW An Opponent Passes Your Guard is the Key to Stop it From Happening – The 5 Steps of Guard Passing
0:00 – 11:50
The 3 Most Important Danger Zones of Guard Passing
11:50 – 16:25
Stance and Posture for Guard retention
16:25 – 23:40
The 3 Most Important Guard Passing Methodologies That You’ll Be Working Against
23:40 – 27:15
Getting a Solid Start to Guard Retention With a Strong Stance and a Simple Game Plan
27:15 +
Volume 03
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Guard Retention Against Distance Passing/Toreando
0:00 – 8:28
High Leg Retention Method
8:28 – 15:07
Inside Leg Retention Method
15:07 – 19:07
Inside Foot or Knee Guard Retention Method
19:07 – 36:32
Outside Shoulder Roll Guard Retention Method
36:32 – 41:59
Elbow Prop Method
41:59 – 45:47
Turning Away From the Pass
45:47 +
Volume 04
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Countering Head Control – Elbow Post
0:00 – 4:22
Inside Position Leg Scissor
4:22 – 9:18
Guard Retention Vs North/South Toreando Passing – Leg Frames to Prevent North/South Transition
9:18 – 17:06
Situp Recovery
17:06 – 22:00
Framing From North/South
22:00 +
Volume 05
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Guard Retention Vs Hips Centered Passing – Negating Body Lock Guard Passing
0:00 – 21:20
The 3 Great Safety Positions Against a Body Lock
21:20 – 27:48
Late Defense Against Body Lock Passes – Chin Post and Shrimp
27:48 – 33:55
Outside Shoulder Roll
33:55 – 40:05
The Hip Slip
40:05 +
Volume 06
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Defending Against Double Scoop Grips – Working Against Locked Hands
0:00 – 2:23
Working Against Unlocked Hands
2:23 – 4:05
Leg Pommeling Vs Double Scoops
4:05 – 7:02
Wrist Control Vs Double Scoops
7:02 – 9:31
Guard Retention Vs Knee Cut – Knee Prop/Shield Method
9:31 – 17:32
Elbow Prop Vs Knee Cut
17:32 – 20:59
Knee Shield to Outdside Shoulder Roll
20:59 +
Volume 07
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Guard Retention Vs Head and Shoulder Control – Stopping Half Guard Passes – Top Head and Arm – Inside Knee/Elbow Escape
0:00 – 9:07
Outside Knee Shield Method
9:07 – 15:39
Knee Lever Guard Retention
15:39 – 20:51
Half Butterfly Retention Method
20:51 – 27:21
Guard Retention Against a Near Side Underhook
27:21 – 35:34
Guard Retention Against Double Underhooks
35:34 +
Volume 08
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Sit-Out Half Guard Variations – Guard Retention Against Sit-Out Crossface
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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
If you talked to the one hundred most knowledgeable grapplers in the world and asked them, “Who would you most like to learn grappling from?” ninety-eight, ninety-nine, or maybe even all one hundred of them would give you the same answer: John Danaher. There is just no equal.
“The Kimura System” from John Danaher: The Most Sought After Grappling Instructor On The Planet
John helped coach Georges St Pierre and Chris Weidman to UFC World Titles. Garry Tonon has become a 3x ADCC competitor and a grappling Icon
John has guided guys like Eddie Cummings and Gordon Ryan to stardom in a fraction of the time that it would take ordinary people
The Kimura system John teaches is excellent for both Gi and No Gi and applicable for Self-Defense
This system will change your perspective on Jiu Jitsu
Kimura Everyone
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
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System Overview
0:00 – 15:48
Trinity of Power
15:48 – 21:15
Thumb or no Thumb
21:15 – 26:19
Essential Nature of Kimura – A Twisting Lock
26:19 – 30:23
Hand and Arm Positioning
30:23 – 37:47
Bending A Straightened Arm
37:47 – 43:21
Diagonol Power Line
43:21 – 49:30
Pull Dominant Kimuras vs Push Dominant Kimuras
49:30 – 52:11
Beating The Shoulder and Trapping Head
52:11 – 56:35
Shoulder Line
56:35 – 59:51
A Vexing Problem
56:35 – 1:04:07
Essential Skill of Kimura System – Roll Through Kimura Scrambles
1:04:07 – 1:11:54
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
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Introduction to Dorsal Kimura
0:00 – 7:53
Unlocking Reinforced Hands
7:53 – 17:45
Using Legs For Kimura
17:45 – 34:04
Switching to Alternative Submission
34:04 – 39:18
Switching to Different Position / System
39:18 – 48:56
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
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Introduction to T Kimura
0:00 – 10:58
Top and Bottom Knee
10:58 – 14:15
Bottom Knee to Back
14:15 – 17:41
Bottom Knee to Rear Triangle
17:41 – 20:01
Bottom Knee to Arm Bar
20:01 – 22:10
Bottom Knee to Side Triangle
22:10 – 24:22
Bottom Knee Penetration to Russian Arm
24:22 – 29:44
Bottom Knee into Cross Ashi Garami
29:44 – 32:50
Bottom Knee Losing Russian Arm
32:50 – 38:49
Top Knee Attacks
38:49 – 46:05
Relationship Between Kimura and Bicep Slicer
46:05 – 54:03
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
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Introduction to Applications
0:00 – 3:43
Side Kimura Applications
3:43 – 13:19
Side Kimura Switching Elbows
13:19 – 17:13
Side Kimura Supinated Grip
17:13 – 21:03
Side Kimura Pronated Grip
21:03 – 26:13
Half Guard Top
26:13 – 34:09
Half Guard to T Kimura
34:09 – 39:12
Half Guard Attacking Power Prop
39:12 – 44:11
Classroom Commentary #1
44:11 – 45:57
Classroom Commentary #2
45:57 – 49:46
Classroom Commentary #3
49:46 – 52:38
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
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Butterfly Guard
0:00 – 4:27
kimura vs Butterfly Guard Moving Head to Setup Kimura
4:27 – 7:50
Kimura vs Butterfly Guard Standing
7:50 – 11:24
Kimura vs Butterfly Guard Standing Opposite Side
11:24 – 16:06
Kimura vs Butterfly Guard Working From Outside Position
16:06 – 19:34
Kimura’s Kimura
19:34 – 31:53
Turtle Position Olympic Bar to Kimura
31:53 – 35:39
Kimura vs Turtle Side Triangle
35:39 – 39:26
Kimura vs Single Leg on Mat
39:26 – 47:58
Kimura vs Single Leg on Mat Drill
47:58 – 55:45
Classroom Commentary #4
55:45 – 59:28
Classroom Commentary #5
59:28 – 1:02:43
Volume 6
CHAPTER TITLE
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Kimura vs Single Leg Countering the Peak Out
0:00 – 4:59
Kesa-Gatame
4:59 – 14:43
Closed Guard Kimura – The Great Mystery of Closed Guard Kimura
14:43 – 38:15
Kimura Closed Guard Wrist Control and Power Prop
38:15 – 46:20
Closed Guard Kimura Head Pass Setup
46:20 – 51:46
Kimura From Bottom Half Guard
51:46 – 1:02:05
Bottom Half Guard Kimura Converting to Full Guard
1:02:05 – 1:05:46
Half Guard Kimura Sumi Gaeshi Variations
1:05:46 – 1:09:08
Classroom Commentary #6
1:09:08 – 1:11:06
Classroom Commentary #7
1:11:06 – 1:12:39
Volume 7
CHAPTER TITLE
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Bottom Half Guard To T Kimura
0:00 – 6:21
Half Guard Kimura Vs Arm Bar
6:21 – 14:44
Half Guard Kimura To Front Triangle
14:44 – 24:44
Kimura Bottom Turtle Position
24:44 – 31:32
Kimura Bottom Turtle Inside Arm Roll Staying Above the Hips
31:32 – 37:54
Kimura Bottom Turtle Inside Arm Roll to Kimura Finish
John Danaher is considered by many, the most brilliant mind in the history of BJJ, in this new revolutionary series, he has constructed an entire 8 volume course focusing solely on one position, the arm drag – The intricacies and details are unmatched
This is your opportunity to master one of the most popular positions in all of grappling from the greatest bjj coach on the planet
John is going to breakdown the arm drag from half butterfly, supine, seated, standing, defensively and more
This is the most in depth course ever created on a single position – Understand mechanics, concepts, application and execution like never before
Know more Win more.
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Introduction
0:00 – 3:10
3 Considerations for Effective Arm Dragging
3:10 – 29:30
The 10 Major Themes of This Video
29:30 – 34:00
1. Learn the Classic Methods Of Arm Drags But Also Learn Effective Followups
34:00 – 37:05
2. Use Lower Body Connection for Better Results
37:05 – 39:34
3. Dragging the Opposite Arm of Your Half Butterfly Connection
39:34 – 43:40
4. Hands and Elbows on the Floor are the Highest Percentage Arm Drags
43:40 – 47:09
5. The Importance of Open Stance Arm Drags In Standing Position
47:09 – 50:06
6. Attacking the Far Arm From Open Stance
50:06 – 52:20
7. Ashi Waza Arm Drags
52:20 – 54:26
8. Attack on Both Side For Best results
54:26 – 56:18
9. The Power of Head Inside Arm Drags
56:18
10. Understanding Wrist Control
58:06 – (1:03:52)
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
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Arm Drags from Seated Position Against an Opponent on 2 Knees – The Rising Arm Drag
0:00 – 5:49
Rising Arm Drag Part 2
5:49 – 9:01
Falling Arm Drag
9:01 – 13:36
Kuzushi Arm Drag
13:36 – 16:23
Kuzushi Arm Drag Part 2
16:23 – 19:28
Elevator Drag
19:28 – 24:08
Reacting to Counters – Opponent Fights Grips – Switch Sides
24:08 – 28:03
Opponent Pulls Away – Double Leg
28:03 – 31:09
Opponent Spins Away – Snapdown
31:09 – 33:13
Opponent Posts Leg – Overhead Sweep
33:13 – 36:49
Opponent Posts Leg – Cross Ashi Garami
36:49
Arm Drag Into Sumi Gaeshi or Heel Hooks
38:56 – (43:54)
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
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Arm Drags From Supine Guards – Arm Drag From Supine Butterfly/Forward Shift
0:00 – 4:25
Arm Drag From Reverse De La Riva
4:25 – 7:27
Arm Drag From Half Guard
7:27 – 12:04
Arm Drags From Seated Guard Against a Standing Opponent – Arm Drag to Back
12:04 – 19:14
Arm Drag to Sliding Drag
19:14 – 22:53
Arm Drag to Low Double Leg
22:53 – 25:08
Arm Drag to Lock Double Leg
25:08 – 27:53
Arm Drag to Double Kouchi Gari
27:53
Arm Drag to Double Kouchi to Ankle Pick
31:48 – (33:59)
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
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Arm Drags From Half Butterfly Guard
0:00 – 10:34
Dealing With the Problem of High Hands
10:34 – 15:30
Half Butterfly Arm Drag to Overhead Sweep
15:30 – 18:02
Half Butterfly Arm Drag to Shoulder Crunch
18:02
Half Butterfly Arm Drag Into Underhook Offense
22:00 – (28:20)
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
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Defensive Arm Drags – The Crucial Double Pits Position
0:00 – 4:18
Arm Drag From Double Pits
4:18 – 12:06
Arm Drag From Front Headlock
12:06 – 16:29
Defensive Arm Drag Vs Wrestle Up
16:29 – 20:40
Defensive Arm Drags From Standing Position
20:40
Defensive Arm Drags From Front Headlock
24:15 – (29:07)
Volume 6
CHAPTER TITLE
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Standing Arm Drags – Foundational Methods – Wrist Control Outside Step
0:00 – 2:13
Sliding Arm Drag
2:13 – 5:46
Arm Drag to Double Leg
5:46 – 8:31
Arm Drag Kouchi Makikomi
8:31 – 11:12
Advanced Standing Arm Drags – Ashi Waza Arm Drags – Sasae Arm Drag (Closed Stance)
11:12 – 15:14
Far Leg Block (Open Stance)
15:14 – 18:39
Hands to Floor Arm Drags – Snaps to Drags
18:39 – 23:31
Ear to Ear Arm Drags – Wrist Control Underhook Chest to Chest
23:31
Ear to Ear Inside Tie Fake Shot
26:23 – (29:46)
Volume 7
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Open Stance (Kenka Yotsu) Arm Drags – Inside Tie
0:00 – 9:57
Inside Wrist Arm Drag
9:57 – 13:21
Arm Drag From 2 on 1
13:21 – 17:32
Underhook Far Side Arm Drag
17:32 – 22:38
Far Arm Drags
22:38 – 26:55
Head Outside Arm Drag
26:55 – 30:07
Head Inside Arm Drag
30:07
Head Inside Arm Drag to Single Leg
37:41 – (39:47)
Volume 8
CHAPTER TITLE
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Knee Drop Arm Drags – Double Knee Drop
0:00 – 4:08
Single Knee Drop
4:08 – 9:51
Attacking Both Sides With Arm Drags – Inside Tie and Wrist
The Most Sought After Grappling Coach On Earth – Professor John Danaher – Shows His Unique 3-Direction System For The New Wave Half Guard, Including The Sweeping, Leg Locking, And Retention Secrets That His Students Have Used To Dominate Elite Competition
Learn conceptually why the no-gi half guard is one of the favorites of John’s squad of athletes, including the MMA practicality.
This 8-volume series covers the 3 directions of attack, how to combine them, and which is the strongest of the 3 for your offensive focus.
See how to maintain the half guard against heavy pressure and get back on offense using simple and achievable mechanics.
Professor John Danaher has taught grappling and combat superstars like Gordon Ryan, Georges St. Pierre, Garry Tonon, and many more throughout his illustrious coaching career – with remarkable success with students of all levels of experience and athleticism.
Combine tight waists, single legs, body locks, knee shields, deep half, scorpions, knee levers, and more into one comprehensive and focused system for half guard mastery.
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Introduction
0:00 – 6:39
Understanding New Wave Guard Play: 3 Key Insights
6:39 – 35:54
The 3 Reasons Why You Must Have a Strong Half Guard – Half guard is an excellent means of direct attack – From Bottom Position That Confers Some Advantages Over Conventional Guards
35:54 – 37:38
Half Guard Offers the Possiblity of Greater Connection So You Can Impose Bottom Position
37:38 – 41:51
Half Guard Allows Stronger Kuzushi Potential Because You Are Underneath Your Opponent’s Center of Gravity
41:51 – 44:46
Half Guard is a True 3 Directional Guard
44:46 – 48:58
Half Guard is Halfway to Your Opponent’s Back and Halfway to a Takedown
48:58 – 51:24
Half Guard is Well Adapted to a Transition to Mixed Martial Arts
51:24 – 54:31
Half Guard is Closely Related to the Skill of Pin Escapes
54:31 – 57:48
Half Guard Addresses the Fundamental Reality of Guard Play
57:48 – 1:01:32
Understanding Half Guard Position: The Fundamental Paradox of Half Guard
1:01:32 – 1:03:25
Resolving the Paradox: The Law of Outside Shoulder and Hip
1:03:25 +
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
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The Path to Heaven: Making Half Guard Work for You – Knee Shield
0:00 – 6:37
Half Elbow Escape
6:37 – 12:44
Arm Frames
12:44 – 23:24
Kuzushi (Off Balancing) From Half Guard
23:24 – 26:10
Half Scissor Kuzushi
26:10 – 28:18
Half Butterfly Bump Kuzushi
28:18 – 30:13
Scoop Half Kuzushi
30:13 – 35:31
Scorpion Elevator Kuzushi
35:31 – 40:02
Half Butterfly Elevator Kuzushi
40:02 – 43:02
Knee Lever Kuzushi
43:02 – 46:33
Tight Waist Tilt Kuzushi
46:33 – 48:48
Windmill Kuzushi
48:48 +
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
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Tight Waist Series – Getting to the Position
0:00 – 4:53
The Lower Leg Shift
4:53 – 11:05
The Tight Waist Roll Through
11:05 – 21:27
Ankle Pick
21:27 – 25:43
Pass Off Ankle Pick
25:43 – 29:16
Duck Under
29:16 – 34:28
Half Guard Body Lock – Body Lock Suck Back
34:28 – 41:00
Coming Up To Your Feet With a Body Lock
41:00 – 1:00:04
Outside Knee Pick
1:00:04 – 1:04:02
Inside Scoop Sweep (Navy)
1:04:02 – 1:11:21
Limp Arm
1:11:21 – 1:20:41
Cross Body Ride
1:20:41 – 1:28:40
Kosoto Circle
1:28:40 +
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
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Tight Waist VS Whizzer Series – Understanding the Whizzer
0:00 – 13:53
The Circle Body Lock
13:53 – 16:38
Uki Goshi
16:38 – 19:01
Far Side Walk
19:01 – 23:02
Half Nelson Pin
23:02 – 26:20
Outside Scoop
26:20 – 29:49
Single Leg Series – The Differences Between Single Leg and Tight Waist
29:49 – 36:37
Understanding a Back Side Single Leg Finish
36:37 – 43:56
Back Side Single Leg From Half Guard
43:56 – 49:03
Back Side Single Leg Limp Arm
49:03 – 51:53
Forward Heist Mechanics
51:53 – 1:00:06
Front Side Single Leg Finishes From Half Guard
1:00:06 – 1:12:11
Half Guard Single Leg Coming Up To Your Feet
1:12:11 – 1:20:35
Hiza Gatame Series
1:20:35 – 1:39:24
The Rolling Hiza Gatame
1:39:24 – 1:42:20
Lower Leg Shift and Hiza Gatame
1:42:20 +
Volume 5
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The Knee Lever Series – Mechanics
0:00 – 4:23
Knee Lever: Head Position
4:23 – 8:23
2 on 1 Wrist Knee Lever
8:23 – 12:20
Knee Lever 1 on 1 Grips
12:20 – 15:08
1 on 1 Scoop
15:08 – 17:39
The Knee Lever Creates Scrambles That You Always Win
17:39 – 23:28
Knee Lever with a Lat Post
23:28 – 30:16
Putting Your Opponent’s Knee on the Mat
30:16 – 33:18
Elbow Lever
33:18 – 36:08
Forward Heist to Single Leg From Failed Knee Lever
36:08 – 41:12
Arm Drag From Failed Knee Lever
41:12 – 44:29
2 on 1 Elbow Post Knee Lever to the Back
44:29 – 49:36
Overhook Knee Levers – Overhook Sweep
49:36 – 55:55
Knee Lever as Entry to Tight Waist
55:55 – 1:00:53
Knee Lever to Butterfly Hook
1:00:53 +
Volume 6
CHAPTER TITLE
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The Elbow Escape Series – Mechanics of Elbow Escape
0:00 – 16:03
Special Study: Ude Gatame
16:03 – 19:28
Mechanics
19:28 – 31:05
Attacking Both Sides with Ude Gatame
31:05 – 35:59
The Relationship Between Ude Gatame and the Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi
35:59 – 40:24
Ude Gatame to Triangle
40:24 – 45:43
Ude Gatame Into Kimura
45:43 – 50:34
Ude Gatame to Juji Gatame
50:34 – 58:29
Ude Gatame Combined with Forward Shift
58:29 – 1:08:06
Scoop Scorpion Series
1:08:06 – 1:20:48
Scorpion Leg Pass
1:20:48 – 1:25:25
Scorpion Walk Around
1:25:25 – 1:32:52
Scorpion Hip Heist
1:32:52 +
Volume 7
CHAPTER TITLE
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Knee Shield Half Guard Entries – The Scoop Elevator
0:00 – 13:25
Different Variations of Attack
13:25 – 18:48
Attacking the Far Leg
18:48 – 23:05
Controlling Movement From the Scoop Grip
23:05 – 29:34
Spinning Around The Leg
29:34 – 40:07
Kani Basami
40:07 – 50:33
Butterfly Insertion
50:33 – 57:20
Ankle Pick Heel Hook Series
57:20 – 59:44
Ankle Pick to Irimi Ashi Garami
59:44 – 1:06:28
Ankle Pick Kani Basami
1:06:28 – 1:13:53
Half Butterfly Guard Series – Outside Elevator
1:13:53 – 1:25:50
Half Butterfly Guard Into Single Leg Cross Ashi Garami
1:25:50 +
Volume 8
CHAPTER TITLE
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Deep Half Guard Into Leg Locks – Inside Sankaku
0:00 – 7:10
50/50 From Deep Half Guard
7:10 – 12:51
Knee Lever Leg Lock Entries – Knee Lever and Outside Spin (Best Entry For Less Athletic/Older Athletes)
12:51 – 25:50
Knee Lever into Leg Locks from Disadvantageous Positions
25:50 – 36:28
Leg Locks From Half Guard – Why Leg Locks Should be the Centerpiece of Your Half Guard Game
36:28 – 41:30
Countering Half Guard Sit-out Situation – Thumb Post
Revolutionize The Way You Escape From Bad Position And Immediately Launch Devastating Submission Attacks With Professor John Danaher’s New Wave Jiu-Jitsu System
Turn escapes immediately into dangerous positions of attack with this counter attack and escape series from Professor John Danaher
Merge position and submission with New Wave Jiu-Jitsu. as Professor Danaher explains how to combine both into the most effective systems possible
Take advantage of the escape and find opportunistic submission holds that John’s students have been excelling with in competition for years
Learn how John separates positions into leg and arm-based pins, and how these key insights can change your escapes forever
John Danaher is the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach of champion athletes like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Georges St. Pierre
Study submission attacks with detailed step-by-step coaching around leg locks, arm locks, clamp guards, and more that Professor Danaher has perfected
Course Content
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Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
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Introduction
0:00 – 8:05
Escape Skills Are The Basis of Your Confidence in Jiu Jitsu
8:05 – 15:59
The Traditional Approach to Escape in Jiu Jitsu
15:59 – 20:47
The 2 Defensive Skills of Jiu Jitsu
20:47 – 22:32
Positional Escapes – What is a Pin?
22:32 – 27:13
Solving the Problem of Pins
27:13 – 33:03
A New Philosophy of Pin Escapes: Satisficing vs Maximizing
33:03 – 42:00
The Principle of Sunk Costs
42:00 – 50:41
The Game Plan for Our New Escape Philosophy
50:41 – 58:57
The 5 Pins of Jiu Jitsu
58:57 +
Volume 2
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Escaping the Mounted Position: Maximizing Philosophy – The Kipping Escape – The Lateral Kipping Escape
0:00 – 25:21
The Misdirectional Kipping Escape
25:21 – 38:34
The Overhead Kipping Escape
38:34 – 55:04
The Elbow Escape – Inside and Outside Variations
55:04 – 1:05:36
Further Reflections on the Outside Elbow Escape
1:05:36 +
Volume 3
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Escaping the Rear Mount Position – The First Battle of Back Escapes: The Hand Fight
0:00 – 12:23
The Second Battle of Back Escapes: The Head Fight
12:23 – 23:16
Back Escapes Part 2
23:16 – 32:42
Escaping The Body Triangle – Body Triangle Preliminaries
32:42 – 39:54
The Theory of the 4 Triangles
39:54 – 49:46
The Fifth Triangle
49:46 – 59:14
The Theory of the Upper Body Connection: The Spinning Escape
59:14 – 1:15:16
The Headlock Escape
1:15:16 +
Volume 4
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Knee on Belly Escapes – Part 1
0:00 – 13:01
Knee on Belly Escapes – Part 2
13:01 – 20:38
Side Pin Escapes – Side Elbow Escape
20:38 – 33:06
Side Elbow Escape Part 2
33:06 – 42:42
The Role of the Head in Side Escapes
42:42 – 48:30
Different Defensive Frame Options
48:30 – 54:45
Frame Options With the Outside Arm
54:45 – 58:17
The Central Problem of Crossface Side Pins: Near Hip/Far Hip Connection
58:17 – 1:03:51
The Central Problem of Reverse Cross Face Side Pins: Near Shoulder/Far Shoulder Connection
1:03:51 – 1:06:59
Understanding Variations in Side Pins
1:06:59 +
Volume 5
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The Role of Kipping in Side Elbow Escapes
0:00 – 4:48
The Role of Reverse Shrimping in Side Elbow Escapes
4:48 – 10:20
Side Elbow Escape: Putting it All Together
10:20 – 15:31
A Special Study: The Clamp
15:31 – 34:23
Side Elbow Escape Into Leg Locks
34:23 – 49:00
The High Leg Escape
49:00 – 1:01:27
The High Leg Escape Part 2
1:01:27 – 1:12:39
The Knee Escape
1:12:39 – 1:23:47
The Knee Escape Part 2
1:23:47 – 1:29:18
The Knee Escape Part 3
1:29:18 +
Volume 6
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Ankle Trap Escape
0:00 – 8:31
Tricep Post Escape
8:31 – 24:08
The Back Door Escape
24:08 – 41:38
Escaping Sit-Out Pins
41:38 – 57:03
Escaping North South Pins – Unique Elements of North/South Pins
57:03 – 1:05:31
The High Leg Escape
1:05:31 – 1:14:16
Variations of North/South Require Variations in Escape
1:14:16 – 1:18:54
Escaping Other Variations of North/South Pins
1:18:54 +
Volume 7
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Escaping Turtle Position – Preliminaries
0:00 – 5:37
Escaping the Tight Waist – Makikomi
5:37 – 15:52
Shoulder Roll
15:52 – 27:25
Escaping Body Locks
27:25 – 35:49
Reach-Back Sumi Gaeshi
35:49 – 40:46
Escaping Seat Belt
40:46 – 51:41
Peek-Out
51:41 – 54:28
General Hand Fighting From Turtle
54:28 +
Volume 8
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Summarizing Our Philosophy and Method of Positional Escape: The 5 Step Method – Defensive Responsibility
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Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Introduction
0:00 – 3:12
Nothing Beats The Back – How To Increase Your Submission Rate: The 4 Key Factors
3:12 – 10:37
The 3 Gateways To The Back: Training Your Mind To See Opportunities
10:37 – 22:33
The Rear Strangle Hold Is The Most High Percentage Submission In Jiu Jitsu
22:33 – 35:39
Building A Program To Maximize Your Submission Progress In Minimum Time – Getting To The Back From Everywhere – Getting To The Back From Neutral Position – Front Headlock – Chin Strap Go Behind
35:39 – 41:28
Wrist Block Go Behind
41:28 – 46:04
Arm Drag Go Behind
46:04 – 51:24
Straight Knee Block Go Behind
51:24 – 58:11
Cross Knee Block Go Behind
58:11 – 1:01:00
Head Block Go Behind
1:01:00 – 1:06:40
Misdirection Go Behind
1:06:40 – 1:11:14
Going Behind When Your Opponent Changes To 4 Point Stance – Kosoto Go Behind
1:11:14 – 1:15:21
4 Point Misdirection
1:15:21 – 1:18:26
4 Point Breakdown
1:18:26 – 1:21:47
Clearing A Leg
1:21:47 +
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
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Open Guard – Rising Arm Drag
0:00 – 3:00
Rising Drag To Go Behind
3:00 – 5:05
Scooting Arm Drag
5:05 – 10:02
Far Side Arm Drag
10:02 – 16:44
Hiza Guruma Arm Drag
16:44 – 23:00
Weave Drags
23:00 – 27:31
Sumi Gaeshi Arm Drag
27:31 – 30:56
A Different Phiosophy Of Finishing Arm Drags: The Post And Pull Method
30:56 – 35:55
Elevator Drag
35:55 – 39:22
Arm Drag On Standing Opponent
39:22 – 45:41
Elbow Post
45:41 – 50:23
Snapdowns – Heist And Snap
50:23 – 54:03
Snap And Catch To The Back
54:03 – 58:45
Front Headlock Sumi Gaeshi Go Behind
58:45 – 1:02:57
Sumi Gaeshi To Go Behind
1:02:57 – 1:07:07
Reverse De La Riva Inversions
1:07:07 +
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
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Taking The Back From Half Guard – Knee Lever Elbow Post
0:00 – 5:35
Duck Under
5:35 – 13:57
Limp Arm
13:57 – 23:29
Walk Around
23:29 – 28:27
The Pull Through
28:27 – 32:17
Far Side Hook
32:17 – 36:13
Deep Half Guard Back Take
36:13 – 41:40
Closed Guard Back Takes – Closed Guard Elbow Post
41:40 – 51:23
Double Underhooks Back Take
51:23 +
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
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Taking The Back From Dominant Position – Getting The Back From The Mount – Single Arm Chest Wrap To The Back
0:00 – 10:09
Mount Bolo
10:09 – 16:31
Side Mount To Rear Mount – Elbow Block Go Behind
16:31 – 22:24
Seated Entry To Rear Mount
22:24 – 29:08
Getting To The Back From Inferior Position – Elbow Escape To The Back
29:08 – 35:20
Elbow Escape To The Back Part 2
35:20 – 39:21
Kipping Escape To Take The Back
39:21 +
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
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Taking The Back From Side Control Bottom – Coming Up With A Tight Waist
0:00 – 10:06
Coming Up To Single Leg
10:06 – 15:54
Coming Up To Front Headlock From The Back
15:54 – 21:01
Chest Lock Sitout To The Back
21:01 – 30:07
Taking The Back From Leg Entanglements – Taking The Back From Ashi Garami
30:07 – 39:14
Taking The Back From Cross Ashi Garami (Turning Away)
39:14 – 44:23
Taking The Back From Cross Ashi Garami (Turning Towards)
44:23 – 50:31
Taking The Back From 50/50 Entanglements
50:31 – 57:47
Back Side 50/50 To The Back
57:47 – 1:02:48
The Side Bolo
1:02:48 +
Volume 6
CHAPTER TITLE
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Maintaining The Back – Upper Body Control – Seatbelt
0:00 – 10:28
Reverse Seatbelt
10:28 – 15:08
Rear Body Lock
15:08 – 20:40
Tight Waist
20:40 – 23:54
Thigh Pry
23:54 – 28:18
Claw Grip
28:18 – 32:47
Lower Body Control – The Most Important Lower Body Controls
32:47 – 49:40
Integrating Upper Body And Lower Body Control – Seatbelt Sag
49:40 – 58:45
2 On 1 Leg Method
58:45 – 1:11:54
Breakdown Method
1:11:54 – 1:21:26
Far Side First Method
1:21:26 – 1:27:37
Near Side Hook First Seatbelt Second Method
1:27:37 – 1:35:55
Shoulder Pressure Method
1:35:55 +
Volume 7
CHAPTER TITLE
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Two Crucial Principles Of Back Control – Diagonal Control
0:00 – 4:00
The Principle Of Knees And Elbows
4:00 – 9:32
Classic Back Retention Drill
9:32 – 19:03
Finishing Mechanics Of Rear Strangle
19:03 – 24:13
One Handed Strangle
24:13 – 27:58
Linear Mandible Strangle
27:58 – 33:02
Turning Mandible Strangle
33:02 – 35:51
Palm To Palm Strangle
35:51 – 44:19
Understanding The Problem That You’re Trying To Solve
44:19 – 52:41
Winning The Hand Fight – Straight Jacket Method
52:41 – 1:04:01
Understanding The Straight Jacket System In Minimum Time
1:04:01 – 1:12:20
Strangling Without An Arm Trap – Top Hand Position Method
1:12:20 – 1:25:03
The Hidden Hand Method
1:25:03 – 1:32:16
The Gravity Drop
1:32:16 – 1:45:05
Strangle First Methods
1:45:05 +
Volume 8
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Building A System Of Strangles Beyond The Rear Strangle – Kata Gatame
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Course Content
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Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
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System Overview
0:00 – 18:05
Introduction Front Headlock
18:05 – 24:52
Control vs Submission
24:52 – 27:42
4 Main Scenarios of Front Headlock System
27:42 – 30:46
4 Points of Control
30:46 – 37:48
Vulnerabilities of Front Headlock
37:48 – 45:06
Helpful Terminology and Concepts
45:06 – 49:52
4 Step System
49:52 – 54:25
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
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Reactive entries
0:00 – 6:17
Reactive entries single
6:17 – 11:11
Reactive entries down blocks
11:11 – 16:09
Proactive entries snap downs
16:09 – 23:20
Inside tie straight snap
23:20 – 27:51
Inside tie side to side snap downs
27:51 – 30:04
Mutual collar ties snap down
30:04 – 34:39
Inside tie cross snap
34:39 – 39:17
Over tie snap down – outside Control
39:17 – 46:42
Half overtie snap
46:42 – 50:39
2 on 1 snap down
50:39 – 58:38
Over hook and under hook snap downs
58:38 – 1:03:09
Fake shot snap down
1:03:09 – 1:10:14
Taking standing front headlock to Mat – circling method
1:10:14 – 1:13:22
Taking stand front headlock to Mat sumi-gaeshi
1:13:22 – 1:17:11
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
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introduction To Kneeling Fronbt Headlocks
0:00 – 2:54
high wrist series
2:54- 14:47
centerline shift
14:47 – 17:54
high elbow guillotine first impressions
17:54 – 23:12
low elbow guillotine high wrist position
23:12 – 27:30
arm in guillotine high wrist position
27:30 – 32:48
high wrist position one handed guillotine
32:48 – 36:56
high wrist power guillotine
36:56 – 41:40
Kneeling front headlock katagatame series
41:40 – 47:19
front katagatame anaconda strangle
47:19 – 55:32
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
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Front kata gatame anaconda strangle – Olympic roll
0:00 – 8:32
Anaconda strangle leg assist
8:32 – 14:58
Anaconda strangle critical details
14:58 – 20:05
Anaconda strangle elbow to elbow method
20:05 – 32:41
Darce strangle / inverted kata gatame
32:41 – 54:30
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
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Darce strangle / inverted kata gatame elbow to elbow method
0:00 – 3:28
Seated kata gatame
3:28 – 10:23
Seated kata gatame – alternative finish
10:23 – 13:40
Cradle series
13:40 – 19:35
Cradle Leg Assist
19:35 – 28:36
Knee block go behind – mixing submission and position