: Baiting opponents by keeping the lower body behind a "toe line" while engaging the upper body.
: Creating situations where the opponent must choose between defending the pass or giving up a submission.
: The curriculum moves from opening the closed guard to specific passing sequences and finally to "staging positions" where you can safely wait for an opening. 2. New Wave Jiu Jitsu: No-Gi Guard Passing
This series adapts Danaher's systematic approach to the friction-less environment of No-Gi, where standard Gi grips are unavailable.
: Turning side control and mount into "airtight" positions that prevent the opponent from recovering guard. Summary of Danaher's Guard Passing Rules
: Adapting to No-Gi by using constant movement and grip adaptation rather than static holding.
This 8-volume series focuses on the fundamental mechanics of passing in the Gi. It is designed as a "college course" on the subject, emphasizing systematic movement and breaking down complex guards into manageable steps.
: A fundamental principle where the hips are cleared before securing the head and shoulders.