Led by John Danaher, it was formed in 2021 after a split in the Danaher Death Squad and shares a rivalry with B Team Jiu Jitsu as the top teams in No-Gi grappling .
[1][2] In July 2021 it was announced that the Danaher Death Squad was splitting up.
Around the same time, Gordon Ryan announced on Instagram that he had founded New Wave with John Danaher and Garry Tonon.
[1][3][4] New Wave was awarded with 'Gym of the Year' at the Jits Magazine 2022 BJJ Awards as a result of the competition team's performance throughout the year.
[5] New Wave is led by coach John Danaher.