A unified passing framework that blends toreando, leg pummels, body locks, and half-guard sequences.
The Bottom Line
You will learn to choose loose or tight passing by scenario. You will use hierarchies to fix common errors. You will not rely on one-off passes without context.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: System-first passers
Skip if: You hate theory
Tech focus: Body Lock Passing, Toreando, Leg Pummel
Biggest takeaway: Choose tight or loose
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What You'll Learn
When you are brown belt, you need passing that holds up under fatigue and slippery scrambles. Danaher gives a unified passing framework: toreando patterns, floating leg pummels, body locks, and the half-guard forcing pathway. The value is the decision-making and error hierarchies. Expect concise explanations by Danaher standards and full-system coverage.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Toreando
- Body Lock Passing
- Leg Pummel
- Half Guard Passing
- Tight Waist
- Knee Cut
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 12 hours and 15 minutes
- Volumes: 8
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I include this because many brown belts plateau on passing choices; this system removes guesswork.
Why John Danaher?
John Danaher is one of grappling’s most influential coaches with students like Gordon Ryan and Garry Tonon; this set reflects New Wave’s current passing approach.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Body lock material feels like a cheat code.
- Decision trees for supine and seated guards are clear.
- Concise compared to older Danaher sets.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- High price point for long-form instruction.
- Teaching style still dense for some learners.
Smart Alternatives
- Higher Tripod Passing by Craig Jones – Prefer float-style to chest-to-chest half guard forcing. (Price: $197.00)
- Tripod Float Passing by Paul Schreiner – Another respected tripod passing curriculum with deep details.
Sources & References
Official listing: View New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No Gi Guard Passing on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
