Description
Leglocks: Enter The System by John Danaher
A comprehensive, curriculum-based journey into leg-lock mastery — entries, controls, and submissions.
Course Overview
Leglocks: Enter The System is John Danaher’s flagship instructional guiding you through a logical framework from basic entries to advanced control and finishes. It codifies the decades-long innovation of the Danaher Death Squad into six volumes of principle-driven techniques, drills, and systems.
Course Contents
- Volume 1 – Entry & Gripping Systems: grips, inside-position, push–pull dynamics, drills for shin-to-shin, scoop, ankle grips.
- Volume 2 – Penetration & Knee Line Control: securing inside, pummels, De La Riva, Irimi Ashi, gravity drills.
- Volume 3 – Ashi Garami & Heel Hooks: single/double/cross Ashi variations, lifting/tilting/centerline control, heel-hook entries.
- Volume 4 – Spiral & Heel Control: managing spiral mechanics, shared spiral solutions, inside/outside dominance.
- Volume 5 – Ankle Lace & Dilemmas: figure-four toe-holds, ankle-lace entries, submission dilemmas, elbow-slicer methods.
- Volume 6 – Transitions & Toe Holds: double-leg rolls, refined toe-holds, transitions to heel-hooks, rolling positional transitions.
Who Is This Course For?
- Everyone: from beginners to advanced grapplers seeking a structured leg-lock system
- Those who prefer a concept-driven curriculum over disconnected technique compilations
- Sport BJJ and submission wrestling athletes aiming to add cohesive lower-body attacks
Community Feedback
Mixed reviews across forums:
“Garry’s is excellent… I personally can’t sit through Danaher, although I’m sure it’s very good.”
— Sherdog & Reddit discussions
“I was super impressed… the level of instruction is really high.”
“From the gripping alone, I’ve learned tips I’ll use more than the submissions.”
— BJJ Fan feedback
✅ Key Strengths & Considerations
Strengths:
- Systematic framework: clear progression from entries to finishes
- Comprehensive coverage: drills, control hierarchy, finishing mechanics
- Suitable for both novices and advanced students
Considerations:
- Highly detailed and theoretical—may feel dense for fast-paced learners
- Production quality varies across volumes
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