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
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– High-percentage finishes including Kimuras , Sankaku (triangles), Juji Gatame (armbars), and transitions to the back. Key Instructional Highlights New Wave Jiu Jitsu Side Attacks - Building a De...
: Specific techniques to counter common defensive reactions like the elbow escape and knee escape .
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. Danaher argues that side control is often the
– Gaining inside position over the opponent's elbows using methods like the 10-finger grip or the "spontaneous pommel".
: A specialized study in Volume 2 on using body weight and chest pressure to fatigue the opponent by restricting their breath. If you are looking for a visual aid,
– Moving the opponent's elbow away from their ribs and over the shoulder line to isolate limbs.