A complete triangle system that upgrades your setups, control, and finishes from bottom and top.
The Bottom Line
You will learn a full triangle roadmap with precise mechanics. You will practice structured entries and link triangles to armlocks. You will not get a short highlight reel or a quick-fix tutorial.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Triangle-first players
Skip if: Hate long lectures
Tech focus: Triangle, Armbar, Reverse Triangle
Biggest takeaway: Mechanics before squeezes
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What You'll Learn
This is Danaher’s comprehensive triangle framework for no-gi that still maps well to gi grips. It blends mechanics, entries, control and conversions to armlocks. Expect deep explanation and drills, not a quick move list. The structure rewards note-taking and spaced study. If you want a primary submission system that scales, this is the classic choice.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Triangle
- Reverse Triangle
- Trap Triangle
- Armbar
- Kimura
- Front Headlock
- Wrist Control
- Clamp
- Overhook Triangle
- Mounted Triangle
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 8 hours and 49 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I saw the biggest gains by drilling the trap-to-figure-four transition before chasing new entries.
Why John Danaher?
John Danaher is a Renzo Gracie black belt and globally regarded coach whose systems shaped modern no-gi. He coaches ADCC champions and is known for methodical pedagogy.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Best triangle take I have seen; opposite-side options are awesome.
- Huge depth; immediate improvements when drilling details and entries.
- Systemized path from control to finish; not just random moves.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Very long runtime; can feel like a slog for some.
- Dense language; needs 1.25x or 1.5x speed to digest.
- Requires inversion and mobility for certain entries.
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Smart Alternatives
- Systematically Attacking Triangles – A modern triangle toolkit with live examples from Gordon Ryan.
- The Science of Filthy Triangles – Unorthodox triangle mechanics and catch-wrestling angles. (Price: $127.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Triangles: Enter The System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
