Foundation No Gi Jiu Jitsu Offense by Rory Macdonald

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Foundation No Gi Jiu Jitsu Offense is a complete blueprint for developing a dangerous, high-percentage attacking game in modern no-gi grappling

Taught by world-class MMA veteran and elite black belt Rory MacDonald, this course distills the exact offensive systems he used at the highest levels of competition.
Instead of flashy, low-percentage moves, Rory focuses on the fundamentals that create real control, real pressure, and real finishing opportunities.
You’ll learn how to connect positions into seamless attacking chains—so you’re never stalling, never guessing, and always one step ahead.
Whether you're a white belt building your base or an advanced practitioner refining your system, this course gives you a structured path to becoming a confident, calculated offensive grappler.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Positions	0:28
Full Guard Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know	1:10
Half Guard Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know	7:49
Side Control Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know	14:15
Mount Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know	24:25
Back Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know	32:59
Butterfly Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know	41:10
Standing Over And Headquarters Position	46:10
50/50 Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know	51:00
North South Position Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know	54:23
Turtle Position Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know	57:38 - (1:04:26)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Submissions	0
Kimuras	0:43
Triangles	13:41
Armbars	29:02
Guillotines	42:25 - (53:25)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Head And Arm Chokes	0
Rear Naked Choke	7:56
Leg Locks	17:04
Americanas	24:53
Ezekiel Chokes	30:42
Anaconda	33:58
D'arce	41:08 - (46:53)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Sweeps - Sit Up Sweep Full Guard	0
L Sweep Full Guard	3:11
Elevator Sweep Butterfly	5:01
Half Guard Bridge And Roll	9:34
Knee Lever	13:31
Mounted Bridge And Roll	15:46 - (18:52)

Volume 5

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Passing - Full Guard Stepping Over Leg	0
Full Guard Knee Cut	4:59
Half Guard Pushing Knee Off Cliff	9:39
Double Underhook Knee Slide	13:23
Side Control Reverse Leg Weave	16:36
Side Control To Crucifix	18:55
Butterfly Shake And Bake	23:07
Body Lock	25:09
Front Headlock To Side Turtle Control	29:21
Cow Catcher	32:44
Turtle Position Back Take	36:45
Mount Control And Taking Back On A Turning Opponent	41:29 - (45:17)

Volume 6

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Takedowns And Offense - Double Leg Overview And Things To Know	0
Single Leg Overview And Things To Know	8:35
Over Under Takedowns, Inside Leg Hook And Footsweep	17:25
Double Underhooks Overview And Things To Know	24:57
Whizzer Overview	27:07
Arm Drags Overview And Things To Know	29:42
Snap Downs Overview And Things To Know	34:15
Back Control Takedowns, Trips, Slams	37:20 - (40:50)

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What Will You Learn?

Build a Relentless No-Gi Attack From the Ground Up

Foundation No Gi Jiu Jitsu Offense is a complete blueprint for developing a dangerous, high-percentage attacking game in modern no-gi grappling. Taught by world-class MMA veteran and elite black belt Rory MacDonald, this course distills the exact offensive systems he used at the highest levels of competition.

Instead of flashy, low-percentage moves, Rory focuses on the fundamentals that create real control, real pressure, and real finishing opportunities. You’ll learn how to connect positions into seamless attacking chains—so you’re never stalling, never guessing, and always one step ahead.

Whether you're a white belt building your base or an advanced practitioner refining your system, this course gives you a structured path to becoming a confident, calculated offensive grappler.

This is no-gi offense built for real resistance.

What You’ll Learn

How to build a strong positional foundation that leads directly to submissions
High-percentage takedown entries and transitions into dominant top control
A complete guard passing system designed specifically for no-gi grappling
How to maintain heavy pressure and eliminate space
Submission chains that flow naturally from mount, side control, and back control
Offensive strategies that work in both sport BJJ and MMA settings
How to create constant forward pressure without overcommitting
Drilling concepts to sharpen timing, balance, and control

Why This Course Is Different

Proven at the highest level – Concepts refined through years of elite MMA competition
System-based learning – Techniques connect logically instead of standing alone
No wasted movement – Efficient, pressure-driven offense
Beginner-friendly, advanced-approved – Clear instruction with depth for all levels
Built for No-Gi realities – Grip adaptations, body positioning, and control without reliance on cloth

Who This Is For

No-gi grapplers looking to sharpen their attack
MMA fighters who need dependable top control and finishing systems
Gi practitioners transitioning to no-gi
Coaches who want a structured offensive curriculum
Anyone tired of stalling and ready to dictate the pace

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Positions
Full Guard Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know
Half Guard Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know
Side Control Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know
Mount Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know
Back Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know
Butterfly Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know
Standing Over And Headquarters Position
50/50 Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know
North South Position Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know
Turtle Position Overview Top And Bottom Things To Know

Part 2

Submissions
Kimuras
Triangles
Armbars
Guillotines

Part 3

Head And Arm Chokes
Rear Naked Choke
Leg Locks
Americanas
Ezekiel Chokes
Anaconda
D'arce

Part 4

Sweeps - Sit Up Sweep Full Guard
L Sweep Full Guard
Elevator Sweep Butterfly
Half Guard Bridge And Roll
Knee Lever
Mounted Bridge And Roll

Part 5

Passing - Full Guard Stepping Over Leg
Full Guard Knee Cut
Half Guard Pushing Knee Off Cliff
Double Underhook Knee Slide
Side Control Reverse Leg Weave
Side Control To Crucifix
Butterfly Shake And Bake
Body Lock
Front Headlock To Side Turtle Control
Cow Catcher
Turtle Position Back Take
Mount Control And Taking Back On A Turning Opponent

Part 6

Takedowns And Offense - Double Leg Overview And Things To Know
Single Leg Overview And Things To Know
Over Under Takedowns, Inside Leg Hook And Footsweep
Double Underhooks Overview And Things To Know
Whizzer Overview
Arm Drags Overview And Things To Know
Snap Downs Overview And Things To Know
Back Control Takedowns, Trips, Slams

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