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New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No Gi Half Guard 3 Directions of Attack by John Danaher
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.
Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Introduction | 0 |
| Understanding New Wave Guard Play: 3 Key Insights | 6:39 |
| 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 |
| Half Guard Offers the Possiblity of Greater Connection So You Can Impose Bottom Position | 37:38 |
| Half Guard Allows Stronger Kuzushi Potential Because You Are Underneath Your Opponent's Center of Gravity | 41:51 |
| Half Guard is a True 3 Directional Guard | 44:46 |
| Half Guard is Halfway to Your Opponent's Back and Halfway to a Takedown | 48:58 |
| Half Guard is Well Adapted to a Transition to Mixed Martial Arts | 51:24 |
| Half Guard is Closely Related to the Skill of Pin Escapes | 54:31 |
| Half Guard Addresses the Fundamental Reality of Guard Play | 57:48 |
| Understanding Half Guard Position: The Fundamental Paradox of Half Guard | 1:01:32 |
| Resolving the Paradox: The Law of Outside Shoulder and Hip | 1:03:25 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| The Path to Heaven: Making Half Guard Work for You - Knee Shield | 0 |
| Half Elbow Escape | 6:37 |
| Arm Frames | 12:44 |
| Kuzushi (Off Balancing) From Half Guard | 23:24 |
| Half Scissor Kuzushi | 26:10 |
| Half Butterfly Bump Kuzushi | 28:18 |
| Scoop Half Kuzushi | 30:13 |
| Scorpion Elevator Kuzushi | 35:31 |
| Half Butterfly Elevator Kuzushi | 40:02 |
| Knee Lever Kuzushi | 43:02 |
| Tight Waist Tilt Kuzushi | 46:33 |
| Windmill Kuzushi | 48:48 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Tight Waist Series - Getting to the Position | 0 |
| The Lower Leg Shift | 4:53 |
| The Tight Waist Roll Through | 11:05 |
| Ankle Pick | 21:27 |
| Pass Off Ankle Pick | 25:43 |
| Duck Under | 29:16 |
| Half Guard Body Lock - Body Lock Suck Back | 34:28 |
| Coming Up To Your Feet With a Body Lock | 41:00 |
| Outside Knee Pick | 1:00:04 |
| Inside Scoop Sweep (Navy) | 1:04:02 |
| Limp Arm | 1:11:21 |
| Cross Body Ride | 1:20:41 |
| Kosoto Circle | 1:28:40 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Tight Waist VS Whizzer Series - Understanding the Whizzer | 0 |
| The Circle Body Lock | 13:53 |
| Uki Goshi | 16:38 |
| Far Side Walk | 19:01 |
| Half Nelson Pin | 23:02 |
| Outside Scoop | 26:20 |
| Single Leg Series - The Differences Between Single Leg and Tight Waist | 29:49 |
| Understanding a Back Side Single Leg Finish | 36:37 |
| Back Side Single Leg From Half Guard | 43:56 |
| Back Side Single Leg Limp Arm | 49:03 |
| Forward Heist Mechanics | 51:53 |
| Front Side Single Leg Finishes From Half Guard | 1:00:06 |
| Half Guard Single Leg Coming Up To Your Feet | 1:12:11 |
| Hiza Gatame Series | 1:20:35 |
| The Rolling Hiza Gatame | 1:39:24 |
| Lower Leg Shift and Hiza Gatame | 1:42:20 |
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| The Knee Lever Series - Mechanics | 0 |
| Knee Lever: Head Position | 4:23 |
| 2 on 1 Wrist Knee Lever | 8:23 |
| Knee Lever 1 on 1 Grips | 12:20 |
| 1 on 1 Scoop | 15:08 |
| The Knee Lever Creates Scrambles That You Always Win | 17:39 |
| Knee Lever with a Lat Post | 23:28 |
| Putting Your Opponent's Knee on the Mat | 30:16 |
| Elbow Lever | 33:18 |
| Forward Heist to Single Leg From Failed Knee Lever | 36:08 |
| Arm Drag From Failed Knee Lever | 41:12 |
| 2 on 1 Elbow Post Knee Lever to the Back | 44:29 |
| Overhook Knee Levers - Overhook Sweep | 49:36 |
| Knee Lever as Entry to Tight Waist | 55:55 |
| Knee Lever to Butterfly Hook | 1:00:53 |
Volume 6
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| The Elbow Escape Series - Mechanics of Elbow Escape | 0 |
| Special Study: Ude Gatame | 16:03 |
| Mechanics | 19:28 |
| Attacking Both Sides with Ude Gatame | 31:05 |
| The Relationship Between Ude Gatame and the Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi | 35:59 |
| Ude Gatame to Triangle | 40:24 |
| Ude Gatame Into Kimura | 45:43 |
| Ude Gatame to Juji Gatame | 50:34 |
| Ude Gatame Combined with Forward Shift | 58:29 |
| Scoop Scorpion Series | 1:08:06 |
| Scorpion Leg Pass | 1:20:48 |
| Scorpion Walk Around | 1:25:25 |
| Scorpion Hip Heist | 1:32:52 |
Volume 7
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Knee Shield Half Guard Entries - The Scoop Elevator | 0 |
| Different Variations of Attack | 13:25 |
| Attacking the Far Leg | 18:48 |
| Controlling Movement From the Scoop Grip | 23:05 |
| Spinning Around The Leg | 29:34 |
| Kani Basami | 40:07 |
| Butterfly Insertion | 50:33 |
| Ankle Pick Heel Hook Series | 57:20 |
| Ankle Pick to Irimi Ashi Garami | 59:44 |
| Ankle Pick Kani Basami | 1:06:28 |
| Half Butterfly Guard Series - Outside Elevator | 1:13:53 |
| Half Butterfly Guard Into Single Leg Cross Ashi Garami | 1:25:50 |
Volume 8
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Deep Half Guard Into Leg Locks - Inside Sankaku | 0 |
| 50/50 From Deep Half Guard | 7:10 |
| Knee Lever Leg Lock Entries - Knee Lever and Outside Spin (Best Entry For Less Athletic/Older Athletes) | 12:51 |
| Knee Lever into Leg Locks from Disadvantageous Positions | 25:50 |
| Leg Locks From Half Guard - Why Leg Locks Should be the Centerpiece of Your Half Guard Game | 36:28 |
| Countering Half Guard Sit-out Situation - Thumb Post | 41:30 |
| Double Knee Lever | 50:38 |
| Butterfly Hook Counter | 58:20 |
| Reverse Underhook Counter | 1:10:04 |