A clear four-step mount system that reliably funnels to arm triangle, armbar, triangle, or back.
The Bottom Line
You get a step-by-step mount plan that holds up under pressure. It covers control, remounting, and finishing with the big four. You will not get gi collar specifics.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: System-minded learners
Skip if: You want gi collars
Tech focus: Arm Triangle, Mounted Triangle, Juji Gatame Armbar
Biggest takeaway: Win elbow line first
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What You'll Learn
Danaher teaches a four-step mount approach: underhook, elbow line, control grips, and one of four finishes. It connects mount to back and side transitions.
The product is eight volumes and framed for no-gi, yet the core control ideas carry to gi.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Underhook Series
- Elbow Line Control
- Single Chest Wrap
- Double Chest Wrap
- Arm Wrap
- Arm Triangle
- Juji Gatame Armbar
- Mounted Triangle
- Back Takes
- Remount
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 11 hours and 19 minutes
- Volumes: 8
- Released: 2022
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I saw consistent praise for how the 4-step logic makes mount predictable and easier to finish even for newer belts.
Why John Danaher?
Danaher is one of the most influential BJJ coaches. His students include Gordon Ryan and GSP. He is known for systems that connect positions and submissions.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Concise by Danaher standards and easy to implement as a step-by-step mount plan.
- Translates well to gi and no-gi; core ideas improved my mount immediately.
- System links mount to back and side with clear dilemmas and remounts.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- It is still long; several hours can feel dense for casual viewers.
- Strong no-gi emphasis; gi collar sequences are not the focus.
- Pricey unless a steep daily deal applies.
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Smart Alternatives
- Systematically Attacking From Top Pins: Mount – Live-sparring breakdowns and Ryan-specific details. (Price: $349.00, 8 vols, 2023)
- The Roger Gracie Mount System – Gi-oriented pressure and classic cross-collar style. (Price: $149.00, 3 vols, 2021)
- Mastering The Mount – Beginner-friendly curriculum with tight fundamentals. (Price: $167.00, 3 vols, 2019)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View New Wave Jiu Jitsu: Mounted Pin Attacks – The 4×4 Mount System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
