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New Wave Jiu Jitsu: A New Philosophy Of Submissions Escapes by John Danaher has 186 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 98% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from May 12, 2021 to October 11, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
58 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 20 | 4.95 |
| Purple | 15 | 5.0 |
| White | 13 | 4.92 |
| Brown | 5 | 5.0 |
| Black | 5 | 5.0 |

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Excelente instruccional
Excellent material.
Great overview over escapes of common submissions in nogi.
A very good series of escapes. Especially the leg lock aspect, Kimura defense and the Guillotine escapes improved my understanding of these positions. Thank you Mr. Danaher!
Good
My game has improved so much since I started this. John is an amazing professor, I hope to be as good one day!
This is an excellent product with high class material.
As good as always
Still recommend
High-quality instruction that works every time.
Amazing escapes
TBH, this one is my Danaher's favorite instructional. The Escapes series have been really impactful to my Jiu Jitsu!
Love the overview of several escapes and mind shift dowards attacking.
awesome
Amazing
Great video
Hands down one of the best investments I've made in my jiujitsu journey. This instructional is a game-changer. The breakdown of each escape is crystal clear. I've been able to apply these techniques seamlessly in live rolls, and it's saved me from some sticky situations. The content is always well-organized and the tips are super effective. If you're struggling with escapes or just want to improve your overall jiujitsu skills, this video is a must-watch.
Awsome
As a 1 year white belt I've been applying these escapes successfully against purple belts. Great course. Cons: Naming of sections are not useful for quick navigation - escapes 2, 3, 4 do not tell me anything. And also I wish he showed more ankle locks instead of just heel hooks and toe holds (which as a white belt I shouldn't do).
I learned a lot from this instructional. Glad to add it to my collection!
Ok so you can't win if you're sub'd, believe what you will but you will be there. escape
insightful
Very easy to follow and implement. Discusses technique but also concepts which can be applied across scenarios outside of these specific escapes.
I gained a ton of knowledge from this instructional. I have a bad neck so the escapes for the guillotine was my favorite section! Thank you!
John Danaher's New Wave Jiu Jitsu revolutionized my understanding of escapes and submissions, providing me with a structured yet innovative approach that has significantly improved my game. His precise breakdowns and philosophical insights made complex techniques feel intuitive, elevating both my confidence and effectiveness on the mat.
All you need to avoid getting tapped by most people
Johns details are incredible. These techniques have been saving me on the mat, no question.
This was extremely helpful for taking my escapes to the next level. Great material
Excellent les techniques escape fonctionne très bien en combat
Danaher’s details had made me more comfortable with spending time in leg lock attacks.
rich content
Escape for the most popular submissions (except for the rear ***** choke) I not only shows technique but deduces the technique out of the concept he showcases here, namely "reverse engeneering"
This was the last of the New Wave series that I purchased, mainly because it didn't show up in the Daily Deal for a year and a half. Since I was lacking in solid submission escape material, I also got Garry Tonon's Exit the System and Craig Jones' one for beginners. I really like those, and they were helpful. But... They don't hold a candle to this. Yes, Danaher doesn't go over things like the Buggy Choke, and that's where I'm glad I have Craig's. I also like Garry's perspective and style. Yet, Danaher is so clear and comprehensive in his teaching; this is far and away the best. I'm so glad I have this.
It is another great video. I love the big picture views and all the details.
Great course by John Danaher. A very well thought out explanation and development to learn step by step the art of grappling.
Awesome
Very detailed, goes over many different types of escapes and counters. Covers a lot of info on different possible situations one could encounter. He slaps ole' boy around though **** Nonetheless excellent instructional, didn't expect any less from Professor Danaher. 11/10 would recommend.
Great as always
I never thought i'd ever get the chance to get such a deep explanation of the mechanics & progressions of each submission. Danahers way of explaining things might not be for everyone but I personally found a lot of moments unintentionally hilarious. Definitely worth every penny if you're serious about competing & training.
great details
Exceptional like all other Prof Danaher videos. Concepts and application are super clear as always
Good quality Video and Audio, Instructor is clear and easy to understand. The Video is laid out in a good format and each technique is explained well and shown from variety of angles
White belts need this
easy to understand and apply. I love Danahers view on submission escapes straight into submission offense.
Fantastic display of intimate knowledge of the sport of grappling. Highly efficient and informative content at a high quality.
Instantly applicable to my rolling !
The leglock counter section alone is worth the money of this instructional. I love how this instructional doesn’t stop at escapes and leans heavily into counters
what you've come to expect from John
distills a very complicated topic into a consumable learnable framework. world class like all other Damaher content.
Covers basic escapes and escape principles. Lacking on the more advanced leg lock variation escapes...
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