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Systematically Break Down The Turtle Position With Gordon Ryan’s Signature Back Take Series - 2019 ADCC Double Champion Gordon Ryan Shows His Step-By-Step Method For Attacking The Turtle Position And Getting To The Bac
- On this eight-volume series, learn the key fundamentals that Gordon exploits, how he sets traps for his opponents, his handfighting systems, and how he sinks his hooks in for back control
- Gordon has become notorious for getting to his opponents backs and sinking in fight ending strangles, even against elite competition
- In his eight wins at ADCC, he won five with a strangle from the back
- Gordon Ryan, and the entire team under Professor John Danaher, is known for a very step-by-step approach to grappling that is easy to understand and as precise as possible
- Get the important strategy and execution from the mind of Gordon himself as he rolls with grappler after grappler using this turtle system
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Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Intro to Turtle Position | 0 - 5:08 |
Writing The Rulebook - BJJ Versus Wrestling | 5:08 - 11:53 |
Classification Of Upper Body Grips | 11:53 - 15:17 |
Breaking Your Partner Down From A Closed Turtle To Side Control | 15:17 - 19:28 |
Closed Turtle To Seated Head And Arm | 19:28 - 22:59 |
Submission Overview From Seated Head And Arm | 22:59 - 27:16 |
Partner Falls To Elbow Utilizing Wrist And Claw Grips | 27:16 - 35:28 |
Understanding The Importance Of Diagonal Control | 35:28 - 38:56 |
Inserting First Hook And Obtaining Diagonal Control | 38:56 - 46:56 |
Following An Opponent Through A Roll | 46:56 - 53:08 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Cross Body Ride Entrance With No Wrist Control | 0 - 6:25 |
Followup Breakdown To 2nd Hook Insertion | 6:25 - 13:07 |
Inserting 2nd Hook On Talented Opponent | 13:07 - 19:43 |
Inserting 2nd Hook When Partner Opens Turtle | 19:43 - 24:01 |
Introduction To The Power Half Nelson | 24:01 - 30:29 |
Breaking Your Partner Down With The Power Half | 30:29 - 36:13 |
Using A Power Half To Counter Standups | 36:13 - 40:56 |
Transitioning To Juji Gatame | 40:56 - 46:48 |
Transitioning To Triangle Variations | 46:48 - 52:38 |
Recapping Closed Turtle | 52:38 - 57:17 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Intro To Attacking The Open Turtle | 0 - 4:56 |
Inserting A Hook When Partner Opens Their Turtle | 4:56 - 9:42 |
Introduction To Reverse Tight Waist | 9:42 - 14:48 |
Entering Cross Body Ride From Reverse Tight Waist | 14:48 - 23:56 |
Completing Back Takes From Cross Body Ride | 23:56 - 29:02 |
Calf Slice From Cross Body Ride | 29:02 - 34:49 |
Hammer Lock From Cross Body Ride | 34:49 - 37:53 |
Freestyle Guillotine From Cross Body Ride | 37:53 - 42:29 |
Cross Body Ride Back Take | 42:29 - 48:50 |
Countering Reverse Tight Waist Defense | 48:50 - 1:04:59 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Understanding The Open Elbow/Closed Elbow Dilemma | 0 - 2:41 |
Knocking Your Opponent To A Hip With Back Head And Arm | 2:41 - 7:19 |
Back Head And Arm Roll Through | 7:19 - 13:07 |
Using A Strangle To Break Partner Down | 13:07 - 26:11 |
Using A Half Nelson/Claw GripTo Insert Near Side Hook | 26:11 - 35:28 |
Breaking Down An Opponent With Near Side Wrist Control | 35:28 - 43:12 |
Inserting Hooks Using Double Wrist Ride/Rear Body Lock | 43:12 - 48:25 |
Addressing An Opponent Who Tries To Stand From Rear Body Lock | 48:25 - 56:41 |
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Introduction To Crucifix | 0 - 5:55 |
Trapping Near Arm With Inside Wrist Grip | 5:55 - 8:14 |
Transitioning To Crackdown And Taking The Back | 8:14 - 15:14 |
Phoenix Eye | 15:14 - 18:12 |
Rolling Your Partner Through With A Strangle | 18:12 - 24:25 |
Knocking Your Partner Over And Finishing On The Back | 24:25 - 34:47 |
Addressing Proper Leg Position | 34:47 - 38:51 |
Using Juji Gatame To Counter Opponent’s Post Hand | 38:51 - 45:09 |
Breaking Your Partner Down With A Forward Roll | 45:09 - 50:36 |
Exploiting The Low Hips/High Hips Dilemma | 50:36 - 59:04 |
Overview Of Intelligent Defensive Reactions | 59:04 - 1:03:41 |
Volume 6
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Countering Near Side Shoulder Roll | 0 - 12:09 |
Countering Maki Komi Roll | 12:09 - 23:57 |
Countering Maki Komi Roll With Leg Trapped | 23:57 - 34:28 |
Countering An Outside Leg Standup | 34:28 - 41:32 |
Countering An Inside Leg Standup | 41:32 - 44:34 |
Recap And Outro | 44:34 - 51:53 |
Volume 7
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Rolling Breakdown Intro | 0 - 2:21 |
Turtle Position with Placido Breakdown Commentary | 2:21 - 23:08 |
Turtle Position with Giancarlo Breakdown Commentary | 23:08 - 51:30 |
Turtle Position with Ben Breakdown Commentary | 51:30 - 1:03:36 |
Turtle Position with Mike Breakdown Commentary | 1:03:36 - 1:28:39 |
Turtle Position with Placido 2 Breakdown Commentary | 1:28:39 - 1:39:55 |
Turtle Position with Giancarlo 2 Breakdown Commentary and Rolling Breakdown Conclusion | 1:39:55 - 2:08:44 |
Volume 8
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Roll with Placido | 0 - 4:57 |
Roll with Giancarlo | 4:57 - 8:49 |
Roll with Ben | 8:49 - 12:53 |
Roll with Mike | 12:53 - 17:23 |
Roll with Placido | 17:23 - 21:18 |
Roll with Giancarlo | 21:18 - 25:04 |
Systematically Break Down The Turtle Position With Gordon Ryan’s Signature Back Take Series
2019 ADCC Double Champion Gordon Ryan Shows His Step-By-Step Method For Attacking The Turtle Position And Getting To The Back
Hammerlock from Cross Body Ride by Gordon Ryan:
What Will You Learn?
Systematically attack the turtle position with the best no-gi grappler on Earth, as Gordon Ryan shows the back taking system that he has mastered to win the ADCC Absolute Champion. On this eight-volume series, learn the key fundamentals that Gordon exploits, how he sets traps for his opponents, his handfighting systems, and how he sinks his hooks in for back control. Included with his technical instructions is live footage of Gordon sparring with these moves, so you can see them in action (and hear from Gordon himself as he analyzes the footage).
Gordon is the most successful no gi grappler in the game today, with a dominant double gold performance at the last ADCC cementing his legacy as number one. Gordon has become notorious for getting to his opponents backs and sinking in fight ending strangles, even against elite competition. In fact, in his eight wins at ADCC, he won five with a strangle from the back! Now is your chance to learn how Gordon effectively and methodically breaks down an opponent’s turtle and gets to his signature back control position.
Gordon Ryan, and the entire team under Professor John Danaher, is known for a very step-by-step approach to grappling that is easy to understand and as precise as possible. With these instructions, Gordon will explain key positions and concepts, like the cross body ride and diagonal control that is one of the hidden keys to his success. Know all the attacks and counters to your opponents options with these insights from one of the most well-reviewed instructors in the history of our website.
Get the important strategy and execution from the mind of Gordon himself as he rolls with grappler after grappler using this turtle system, then breaks down that footage to explain what he was doing and why he was doing it. Learn straight from the man himself how he is slowly, patiently, and technically increasing his control all the time by creating dilemmas and knocking his opponent to unathletic positions.
Study important sub-systems, tools, and concepts like the cross body ride, crucifix, reverse tight waist, and diagonal control. With key insights into what is fundamentally important to every position, Gordon explains how to move the right ways for the best results (regardless of size, strength, flexibility, or age). Never lose a back take with a dumb mistake again with these tips for getting to the back by breaking down the turtle.
With 8 huge volumes and hours of content, this series is an entire overview of one of grappling’s most common and important positions, the turtle position. Learn how the best back taker in no-gi is making it seem so easy by understanding his technique (including these killer hand fighting sequences to tie your opponents hands up). Find your way to the best position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the back, where you can finish fights safely by having a systematic way to attack the turtle position and sink your hooks in the right way.
So What Exactly Do You Get?
Vol 1:
- Intro to Turtle Position
- Writing The Rulebook - BJJ Versus Wrestling
- Classification Of Upper Body Grips
- Breaking Your Partner Down From A Closed Turtle To Side Control
- Closed Turtle To Seated Head And Arm
- Submission Overview From Seated Head And Arm
- Partner Falls To Elbow Utilizing Wrist And Claw Grips
- Understanding The Importance Of Diagonal Control
- Inserting First Hook And Obtaining Diagonal Control
- "Following An Opponent Through A Roll "
Vol 2:
- Cross Body Ride Entrance With No Wrist Control
- Followup Breakdown To 2nd Hook Insertion
- Inserting 2nd Hook On Talented Opponent
- Inserting 2nd Hook When Partner Opens Turtle
- Introduction To The Power Half Nelson
- Breaking Your Partner Down With The Power Half
- Using A Power Half To Counter Standups
- "Transitioning To Juji Gatame "
- Transitioning To Triangle Variations
- Recapping Closed Turtle
Vol 3:
- Intro To Attacking The Open Turtle
- Inserting A Hook When Partner Opens Their Turtle
- Introduction To Reverse Tight Waist
- Entering Cross Body Ride From Reverse Tight Waist
- Completing Back Takes From Cross Body Ride
- Calf Slice From Cross Body Ride
- Hammer Lock From Cross Body Ride
- Freestyle Guillotine From Cross Body Ride
- Cross Body Ride Back Take
- Countering Reverse Tight Waist Defense
Vol 4:
- Understanding The Open Elbow/Closed Elbow Dilemma
- Knocking Your Opponent To A Hip With Back Head And Arm
- Back Head And Arm Roll Through
- Using A Strangle To Break Partner Down
- Using A Half Nelson/Claw GripTo Insert Near Side Hook
- Breaking Down An Opponent With Near Side Wrist Control
- Inserting Hooks Using Double Wrist Ride/Rear Body Lock
- Addressing An Opponent Who Tries To Stand From Rear Body Lock
Vol 5:
- Introduction To Crucifix
- Trapping Near Arm With Inside Wrist Grip
- Transitioning To Crackdown And Taking The Back
- Phoenix Eye
- Rolling Your Partner Through With A Strangle
- Knocking Your Partner Over And Finishing On The Back
- Addressing Proper Leg Position
- Using Juji Gatame To Counter Opponent’s Post Hand
- Breaking Your Partner Down With A Forward Roll
- Exploiting The Low Hips/High Hips Dilemma
- Overview Of Intelligent Defensive Reactions
Vol 6:
- Countering Near Side Shoulder Roll
- Countering Maki Komi Roll
- Countering Maki Komi Roll With Leg Trapped
- Countering An Outside Leg Standup
- Countering An Inside Leg Standup
- Recap And Outro
Vol 7:
- Rolling Breakdown Intro
- Turtle Position with Placido Breakdown Commentary
- Turtle Position with Giancarlo Breakdown Commentary
- Turtle Position with Ben Breakdown Commentary
- Turtle Position with Mike Breakdown Commentary
- Turtle Position with Placido 2 Breakdown Commentary
- Turtle Position with Giancarlo 2 Breakdown Commentary and Rolling Breakdown Conclusion
Vol 8:
- Roll with Placido
- Roll with Giancarlo
- Roll with Ben
- Roll with Mike
- Roll with Placido
- Roll with Giancarlo
Understanding The Importance Of Diagonal Control:
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