
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: Mounted Pin Attacks - The 4x4 Mount System by John Danaher
Solve the central problems of the mounted position with Professor John Danaher’s 4x4 system for establishing control and setting up submissions
- Learn the best submission holds to apply from mount, including the arm triangle, juji gatame, mounted triangle, and more
- Use this 4-step method to win from mount, including some of John’s favorite methods for gripping and hand fighting to control the grappling exchanges
- Shut down escapes and troubleshoot the 4x4 system with John’s advice on where you are likely to see problems and how you can solve these issues
- See all the best ways to establish control and stabilize position as you work your way through for increased dominance against the bottom player
- 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
- Know more. Win more.
Course Content
Volume 1
Introduction | 0 |
The Central Problem of Pinning in Submission Grappling - The 5 Pins of Jiu-Jitsu | 6:59 |
The Mechanics of Pinning | 19:56 |
The 2 Big Themes of New Wave Pinning | 29:13 |
Converting Pins to Submissions - The 2 Keys of Conversion | 40:38 |
Elbow Penetration | 46:04 |
My Favorite Philosophy of Pinning: Legs vs Upper Body | 51:18 |
The Mounted Position - Reflections on the Mounted Position for Grappling | 56:24 |
The Single Greatest Advantage of the Mounted Position Over Other Pins | 1:02:58 |
The First Skill of the Mounted Position: Getting Mounted - The Central Problems of the Mounted Position | 1:11:50 |
Volume 2
Getting Mounted - The Knee Drive Method | 0 |
Knee Drive Method Part 2 | 17:17 |
Stepover Method | 25:15 |
Double Underhooks Method | 38:18 |
The Second Skill of Getting Mounted: Mount Retention - Multiple mounts Outperform Any Single Mount | 48:01 |
The Crucial Relationship Between Half Guard Passing and Mounted Position | 1:21:21 |
The Third Skill of Mounted Position: Winning the Batte of the Elbow - In Jiu Jitsu: Extension is Weakness | 1:37:56 |
Volume 3
The 4x4 Mount System: A 4 Step Program to Win From Mounted Position - Step 1: Getting to an Underhook - The Cross Wrist method | 0 |
The Half Hand Grip | 8:33 |
Establish Underhook From Half Guard | 18:07 |
Establish the Underhook as You Mount From Side Control | 23:18 |
Give a Little to Gain a Lot | 29:52 |
Penetrate Opposite Elbow | 38:35 |
Midirectional Underhook | 43:44 |
Wrist vs Elbow Method | 46:59 |
Step 2. Elbow Separation Over the Shoulder Line: The Ratchet Method | 55:11 |
Step 3. Establishing the 4 Control Grips of the Mounted Position - The Single Chest Wrap | 1:09:48 |
The Far Trap Underhook | 1:23:28 |
Double Chest Wrap | 1:28:41 |
Arm Wrap/Figure 4 Arm Wrap | 1:35:17 |
Volume 4
Step 4: The 4 Submissions of the 4x4 System - Kata Gatame (Arm Triangle) - Begin With Kata Gatame | 0 |
Entering Kata Gatame From the Single Chest Wrap | 3:19 |
The Mechanics of Kata gatame | 10:38 |
Improving Your Kata Gatame Mechanics With the Pump Flex (Lifting the Head to Attack) | 29:51 |
Bulldozing Through Your opponent's Defenses | 39:17 |
Recovery From a Failed Kata Gatame | 50:21 |
Timing the Dismount From Mount to Side | 58:27 |
Volume 5
Rear Strangle - Far Trap Underhook Transition to Rear Mount | 0 |
The Importance of Lifting the Head When Tranisitioning to Rear Mount | 12:06 |
Lower Body Controls From rear Mount | 17:47 |
Upper Body Controls | 28:28 |
The Number One Back Submission Sequence | 37:15 |
Strangling With the Legs From the Back | 52:16 |
Front Strangle/Rear Strangle Dilemma | 1:07:23 |
Juji Gatame (Arm Bar) - The Double Arm Wrap is the Best Setup for Mounted Juji Gatame | 1:17:00 |
Lifting the Head for Better Entries | 1:30:08 |
Special Study of Juji Gatame | 1:37:05 |
The Right Right Right Rule | 1:50:34 |
Volume 6
Magnum Finishes - Pushing Finish | 0 |
Lat Grip | 4:58 |
Multiple Juji Gatame Configurations | 8:07 |
Juji Through 360 Degrees | 26:56 |
Mounted Triangle - General Reflections on the Mounted Triangle | 37:06 |
The Single Chest Wrap is the Best Setup for Mounted Triangles | 43:15 |
The Great Dichotomy in Mounted Triangle Attacks: Stepover Methods vs Knee Slide Methods | 50:48 |
Volume 7
The 4 Keys to a Strong Mounted Triangle - 1. Hand Assist | 0 |
2. Forward Bias | 4:30 |
3. Get Your Opponent's Head Off the Mat - Twice | 7:46 |
4. The Rules of Risk | 10:37 |
Push Down Stepover Method | 21:49 |
Push Out Stepover Method | 35:15 |
Knee Slide Shoulder Drop Method | 46:12 |
Pivot Knee Slide Method (My Favorite) | 59:02 |
Mounted Head and Arm | 1:09:58 |
Mounted Head and Arm Part 2 | 1:18:32 |
Placido's Revenge | 1:27:21 |
Arm Wrap to Mounted Triangle | 1:31:33 |
Lat 3/4 Juji Gatame (Arm Bar) | 1:38:10 |
Volume 8
Overcoming Failure in the 4 Step System - First Failure: You Can't Get the Elbow Over the Shoulder Line | 0 |
Second Form of Failure: You Can't Get an Underhook | 11:45 |
Final Overview of the 4x4 Mount System | 22:16 |
The Deepest Theme of This Video Which Will Change Your Outlook on Grappling Pins | 34:21 |
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Solve the central problems of the mounted position with Professor John Danaher’s 4x4 system for establishing control and setting up submissions
- Learn the best submission holds to apply from mount, including the arm triangle, juji gatame, mounted triangle, and more
- Use this 4-step method to win from mount, including some of John’s favorite methods for gripping and hand fighting to control the grappling exchanges
- Shut down escapes and troubleshoot the 4x4 system with John’s advice on where you are likely to see problems and how you can solve these issues
- See all the best ways to establish control and stabilize position as you work your way through for increased dominance against the bottom player
- 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
- Know more. Win more.
Course Content
Volume 1
Introduction | 0 |
The Central Problem of Pinning in Submission Grappling - The 5 Pins of Jiu-Jitsu | 6:59 |
The Mechanics of Pinning | 19:56 |
The 2 Big Themes of New Wave Pinning | 29:13 |
Converting Pins to Submissions - The 2 Keys of Conversion | 40:38 |
Elbow Penetration | 46:04 |
My Favorite Philosophy of Pinning: Legs vs Upper Body | 51:18 |
The Mounted Position - Reflections on the Mounted Position for Grappling | 56:24 |
The Single Greatest Advantage of the Mounted Position Over Other Pins | 1:02:58 |
The First Skill of the Mounted Position: Getting Mounted - The Central Problems of the Mounted Position | 1:11:50 |
Volume 2
Getting Mounted - The Knee Drive Method | 0 |
Knee Drive Method Part 2 | 17:17 |
Stepover Method | 25:15 |
Double Underhooks Method | 38:18 |
The Second Skill of Getting Mounted: Mount Retention - Multiple mounts Outperform Any Single Mount | 48:01 |
The Crucial Relationship Between Half Guard Passing and Mounted Position | 1:21:21 |
The Third Skill of Mounted Position: Winning the Batte of the Elbow - In Jiu Jitsu: Extension is Weakness | 1:37:56 |
Volume 3
The 4x4 Mount System: A 4 Step Program to Win From Mounted Position - Step 1: Getting to an Underhook - The Cross Wrist method | 0 |
The Half Hand Grip | 8:33 |
Establish Underhook From Half Guard | 18:07 |
Establish the Underhook as You Mount From Side Control | 23:18 |
Give a Little to Gain a Lot | 29:52 |
Penetrate Opposite Elbow | 38:35 |
Midirectional Underhook | 43:44 |
Wrist vs Elbow Method | 46:59 |
Step 2. Elbow Separation Over the Shoulder Line: The Ratchet Method | 55:11 |
Step 3. Establishing the 4 Control Grips of the Mounted Position - The Single Chest Wrap | 1:09:48 |
The Far Trap Underhook | 1:23:28 |
Double Chest Wrap | 1:28:41 |
Arm Wrap/Figure 4 Arm Wrap | 1:35:17 |
Volume 4
Step 4: The 4 Submissions of the 4x4 System - Kata Gatame (Arm Triangle) - Begin With Kata Gatame | 0 |
Entering Kata Gatame From the Single Chest Wrap | 3:19 |
The Mechanics of Kata gatame | 10:38 |
Improving Your Kata Gatame Mechanics With the Pump Flex (Lifting the Head to Attack) | 29:51 |
Bulldozing Through Your opponent's Defenses | 39:17 |
Recovery From a Failed Kata Gatame | 50:21 |
Timing the Dismount From Mount to Side | 58:27 |
Volume 5
Rear Strangle - Far Trap Underhook Transition to Rear Mount | 0 |
The Importance of Lifting the Head When Tranisitioning to Rear Mount | 12:06 |
Lower Body Controls From rear Mount | 17:47 |
Upper Body Controls | 28:28 |
The Number One Back Submission Sequence | 37:15 |
Strangling With the Legs From the Back | 52:16 |
Front Strangle/Rear Strangle Dilemma | 1:07:23 |
Juji Gatame (Arm Bar) - The Double Arm Wrap is the Best Setup for Mounted Juji Gatame | 1:17:00 |
Lifting the Head for Better Entries | 1:30:08 |
Special Study of Juji Gatame | 1:37:05 |
The Right Right Right Rule | 1:50:34 |
Volume 6
Magnum Finishes - Pushing Finish | 0 |
Lat Grip | 4:58 |
Multiple Juji Gatame Configurations | 8:07 |
Juji Through 360 Degrees | 26:56 |
Mounted Triangle - General Reflections on the Mounted Triangle | 37:06 |
The Single Chest Wrap is the Best Setup for Mounted Triangles | 43:15 |
The Great Dichotomy in Mounted Triangle Attacks: Stepover Methods vs Knee Slide Methods | 50:48 |
Volume 7
The 4 Keys to a Strong Mounted Triangle - 1. Hand Assist | 0 |
2. Forward Bias | 4:30 |
3. Get Your Opponent's Head Off the Mat - Twice | 7:46 |
4. The Rules of Risk | 10:37 |
Push Down Stepover Method | 21:49 |
Push Out Stepover Method | 35:15 |
Knee Slide Shoulder Drop Method | 46:12 |
Pivot Knee Slide Method (My Favorite) | 59:02 |
Mounted Head and Arm | 1:09:58 |
Mounted Head and Arm Part 2 | 1:18:32 |
Placido's Revenge | 1:27:21 |
Arm Wrap to Mounted Triangle | 1:31:33 |
Lat 3/4 Juji Gatame (Arm Bar) | 1:38:10 |
Volume 8
Overcoming Failure in the 4 Step System - First Failure: You Can't Get the Elbow Over the Shoulder Line | 0 |
Second Form of Failure: You Can't Get an Underhook | 11:45 |
Final Overview of the 4x4 Mount System | 22:16 |
The Deepest Theme of This Video Which Will Change Your Outlook on Grappling Pins | 34:21 |