New Wave Jiu Jitsu Side Attacks - Building A De... (2026)

: Strategies for moving to the mounted position when an opponent over-defends submissions from side control.

Danaher argues that side control is often the most stable pin in grappling because it offers the widest variety of submission entries. The "New Wave" approach focuses on alternating between and the constant threat of submission . The 4-Step Side Control System New Wave Jiu Jitsu Side Attacks - Building a De...

The instructional series you are looking for is by Professor John Danaher. This 8-volume course shifts the philosophy of side control from a static "holding" position to a dynamic offensive platform. The Core Philosophy : Strategies for moving to the mounted position

– High-percentage finishes including Kimuras , Sankaku (triangles), Juji Gatame (armbars), and transitions to the back. Key Instructional Highlights The 4-Step Side Control System The instructional series

The curriculum is organized into a logical progression designed to solve the "central problem" of side control: the opponent's ability to frame and escape.

– Moving the opponent's elbow away from their ribs and over the shoulder line to isolate limbs.