What is the Danaher Death Squad?

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The Danaher Death Squad was a group of elite no-gi grapplers trained by John Danaher, including Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and others. They revolutionized leg lock systems and dominated no-gi competition. The original group has since dispersed but their influence on modern BJJ is significant.

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