Get a Free BJJ Course — Limited Time Only!
 
Contacts
New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No Gi Guard Passing by John Danaher — ByteByU

New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No Gi Guard Passing by John Danaher

Pass No Gi guards like a pro with modern strategies and systems.
Foundations of BJJ cover
  • Lock on body locks and smash your way through the guard using systematic pressure and leg pummeling to pass
  • Learn the central principles and problems of passing the guard from one of the most detailed and innovative coaches on the planet, Professor John Danaher.
  • Use specific toreando footwork patterns to maximize your loose passing success - including the king and queen of passing positions.
  • Work through closed guard, supine guard, seated guard, and half guard as John gives you a unified framework for passing.
  • 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.
Buy Now: $197 $24

Course Content

Volume 1

11 Lessons
Introduction
0:00 - 6:36
The Central Problem of Guard Passing
6:36 - 12:43
Four Conceptual Solutions: The Push–Pull Asymmetry
12:43 - 19:38
The Push/Curl Asymmetry
19:38 - 24:14
The Flexion/Extension Asymmetry
24:14 - 27:34
Leg-vs-Leg Passing
27:34 - 29:58
The Four Scenarios You Must Be Effective In
29:58 - 32:46
Five Key Insights That Make a Real Difference to Your Passing Performance
32:46 - 44:48
Penetrating to the Torso
44:48 - 51:54
Completing a Pass: Hips First/Head Second Principle
51:54 - 59:27
Be Ready to Take the Back at All Times
59:27 +

Volume 2

10 Lessons
Opening a Closed Guard — Negation First
0:00 - 13:16
Opening a Closed Guard: Squad Philosophy
13:16 - 23:08
Analysis of the Squad Philosophy
23:08 - 30:49
The 3 Best Ways to Open a Closed Guard No-Gi — The Reach-Back Method
30:49 - 36:23
Two-on-One Knee Method
36:23 - 40:19
Knee Post
40:19 - 48:22
Dealing with Lower-Body Grips: Double Outside Grips
48:22 - 59:24
Dealing with Lower-Body Grips Part 2
59:24 - 1:06:13
Dealing with Lower-Body Grips: Single Inside Grip
1:06:13 - 1:17:49
Opening a Closed Guard: Putting It All Together
1:17:49 +

Volume 3

16 Lessons
Passing a Supine Guard — Toreando Pass Series: Footwork Skills
0:00 - 1:29
Crescent Step
1:29 - 3:03
Side Step
3:03 - 4:13
Cross Step
4:13 - 6:44
Front Step
6:44 - 8:31
Back Step
8:31 - 9:50
Jab Step
9:50 - 11:35
Fake Step
11:35 - 13:04
Putting It All Together
13:04 - 14:08
Stage 1: Approaching Your Opponent — Reading Body Position
14:08 - 20:01
Grip Asymmetry for Toreando Start
20:01 - 29:23
Essential Grip Fighting — Double-Down V, Sole, Up-V, Knee/Shin, Inverted V & Cross Grip
29:23 - 48:34
The Hip & Knee Post: “King” Position
51:10 - 59:18
Toes to Mat (“Plow”) Position
59:18 - 1:02:46
Toreando Throw-By Variations: Standard, Misdirectional, to Hip & Knee Post, Toes to Floor & Leg Drag
1:02:46 +

Volume 4

16 Lessons
Hip & Knee Post Series — Running the Circle
0:00 - 8:31
Step-Back Knee Cut & Inside Knee
13:30 - 27:06
Spinning Toreando — Mechanics & Finishes
27:06 - 36:11
Hip Block & Reverse Grip Methods
36:11 - 47:21
Spinning Toreando to Back & Leg Drag
47:21 - 58:47
Side-to-Side Pressure & Arm Swim
58:47 - 1:04:52
Foot Step Variations & Cross-Shin Pin
1:04:52 - 1:12:42
Overcoming Entanglement & Relationship Between Toreando & Knee Cut
1:23:18 +

Volume 5

18 Lessons
The Floating Leg Pommel Series — Why Pommel Passing?
0:00 - 5:54
Inside & Outside Pommel Passes
9:55 - 20:17
Cross Knee & Cross Foot Pommel
20:17 - 25:14
Front Pommel & Pommel-to-Knee Cut
25:14 - 34:27
Alternate Pommel Finish
34:27 - 37:49
Body-Lock Passing — Why & Which Methods?
37:49 - 45:18
Front Body-Lock Mechanics: Step-Over, Knee-Drive & Lumbar-to-High Lock
45:18 - 1:22:50
Side Body-Lock Entries, Leg Riding & Passing
1:45:51 +

Volume 6

17 Lessons
Passing with a Front Body Lock: Double-Shin & Leg-Scissor Methods
0:00 - 14:05
Shoelace & Knee-Cut Methods
14:05 - 27:48
Kick-Out & High-Hip Scissor Methods
27:48 - 53:34
Common Errors & How to Avoid Them
1:00:57 - 1:11:26
Body-Lock Optimization: Lumbar-to-High Lock & Countering Shifts
1:11:26 - 1:39:42
Side Body-Lock Detailed Passing
1:45:51 +

Volume 7

11 Lessons
Half Guard Passing — Why Half Guard Passing?
0:00 - 8:35
Clearing a Knee Shield: Shifting to Centerline
8:35 - 17:25
Front/Back Step Methods & Entries
17:25 - 29:43
Body-Lock, Pommel & Hip-Knee Post Entries
29:43 - 38:20
Toes to Mat Entry & Fundamental Start Position
38:20 - 59:38
The Two King Knee Positions
59:38 - 1:06:12
The Four-Step Half Guard Passing Sequence
1:06:12 +

Volume 8

9 Lessons
Half Guard Passing Methods: Top Head & Arm
0:00 - 6:14
Far Underhook & Head Block
6:14 - 12:50
Double Underhook Passing
12:50 - 21:52
Cross Face & Reverse Cross Face
21:52 - 31:28
Half Katagatame
31:28 - 36:13
Countering a Power Prop From Half Guard
36:13 - 41:04
Passing Half Butterfly Guard: Grape Vine, Hand Post & Hook Methods
41:04 - 54:46
Cross Face Half Butterfly Guard Pass
54:46 +

What Will You Learn?

???? New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No-Gi Guard Passing
A methodical, position-oriented no-gi system that transforms guard passing into a strategic, pressure-driven art.

???? Course Overview

John Danaher refines modern no-gi passing into a cohesive, flow-first system—focusing on controlling grips, consistent pressure, posture dictation, and chaining passes into dominant positions under live resistance.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • Grip Control & Frame Efficiency: Collar ties, underhooks, wrist-controls to destabilize guard; framing to neutralize movement.
  • Pressure-Based Pass Systems: Sequential knee-cut, smash-pass, half-pass & over-under chains that deny opponent frames.
  • Transitional Flow & Reaction Drills: Reading guard responses; partner drills for continuous motion, grip resets & synergy.
  • Submission-Ready Passing: Short-arm attacks (Americana, kimura) layered into passing; pass-to-sub transitions.
  • Scramble Management & Retention: Reset strategies back to knee-cut or stack; leg pressure & shoulder frames to maintain angles.

???? Who This Course Is For

  • Grapplers seeking a complete no-gi passing system built on pressure & control.
  • Those preferring a flow-first, chainable format over isolated drills.
  • Anyone needing to pass against athletic or resistance-heavy guards in no-gi.
  • Practitioners training no-gi regularly—sport or MMA applications.

✅ Key Benefits

  • Systematic Passing Philosophy: A move-to-move mindset rather than isolated techniques.
  • Adaptive Pressure Control: Live adjustment to opponent responses while maintaining dominance.
  • Drill-Driven Learning: Flow drills & pressure testing to build live-use habits.
  • No-Gi Optimization: Grips, angles & frames tailored for no-gi scenarios—avoiding stripping grips.
Made on
Tilda