Based out of the Renzo Gracie academy in Manhattan, John Danaher is a highly-respected jiu-jitsu coach who has worked with many top grapplers including Gordon Ryan and Garry Tonon and trained MMA stars such as Georges St-Pierre and Chris Weidman.
New Wave Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 28, 2021
New Wave Jiu-Jitsu is an Austin, TX-based team with head coach John Danaher and athletes such as Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon and more.
Danaher Death Squad
Jan 19, 2021
The Danaher Death Squad was a group of grapplers who trained under John Danaher and represented him in competition. The team disbanded in July 2021, with Danaher, Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon and others forming New Wave Jiu-Jitsu, while Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan, Nick Rodriguez and Ethan Crelinsten formed the break-off B-Team.
