Systematically Attacking The Scrimmage: Upper Body Takedowns by Gordon Ryan

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Gordon Ryan is back to address one of the most crucial—and often overlooked—aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: takedowns

In this deeply comprehensive 8-volume series, Gordon dives deep into upper-body takedowns. This course explores a wide array of high-percentage, underutilized techniques from the standing position, making it an invaluable resource for BJJ practitioners of all levels.
In this series, Gordon breaks down dozens of the most effective and important upper-body takedowns, going beyond just the mechanics. True to his teaching style, Gordon doesn't just show you how to perform these techniques—he also teaches the essential connections and concepts that allow for immediate implementation.
Widely regarded as the greatest no-gi competitor of all time, Gordon Ryan has earned his reputation as the undisputed GOAT of BJJ. His techniques work effortlessly at the highest levels of competition, and his approach combines simplicity with fundamentals—allowing him to outclass opponents with ease
Upper-body takedowns are a cornerstone of the standing game in BJJ. When mastered, they open up a world of opportunities—from guillotines and upper-body joint locks to, of course, positional dominance.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Stance And Motion	3:14
Shoulder/Hip Dilemma	7:14
Centerline/Back Dilemma	10:33
Inside Position	12:52
Asymmetrical Hand Positions	18:50
Overview	21:07 - (25:08)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro To Attacking From Collar Ties	0
Getting To The Head	1:32
Rear/Lead Hand Collar Ties	3:00
Hands To Head	11:15
Keeping A Collar Tie	14:21
Wardrobe Malfunction/Body Positivity	17:14
Intercepting A Collar Tie	18:47
Elastic Method	21:38
Snapping A Collar Tie Off	24:20
Slide By	26:25
Circling Away From A Collar Tie	29:09
Failed Armdrag To Collar Tie	31:25
Wrist To Head	32:55
Russian 2 On 1 To Head	35:47
Failed Underhook To Collar Tie	38:09
Failed Overhook To Collar Tie	39:35
Pump Snapping And Motion	42:49
Space Snapping	45:19
Multi Snapping	48:03
Shoulder/Hip Dilemma	50:10
Feint The Legs Back To Head	51:20 - (53:07)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

De Ashi Harai	0
Kouchi Snap	2:38
Ouchi Snap	5:23
Snap To De Ashi	8:10
Footballing To Front Head	10:38
Snap Down	12:08
Uke Waza	13:43
Whip	16:50
Sumi Gaeshi	19:28
Foot Slide	26:27
Elbow Pass To Collar Tie	29:27
Elbow Pass To De Ashi	31:00
Recap	32:14
Intro To Attacks From Overties	35:04
Ear To Bicep	36:13
Over Tie To Collar Tie	38:08
Over Tie De Ashi	39:54
Over Tie To 2 On 1 Russian	42:40
Over Tie Uchi Mata	44:07
Over Tie To Underhook	45:46 - (47:20)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro To Attacks From Underhooks	0
Inside Versus Outside Head Position	2:21
Opponents Caller Tie To Underhook	6:14
Collar Tie To Underhook	8:26
Wrist Roll To Underhook	9:56
Shoulder And Hip Dilemma	11:30
Safely Disengaging	12:53
Lead Leg Jousting	15:12
De Ashi Harai	17:06
De Ashi To Snapdown	19:04
Ouchi Gari	20:34
Ouchi Snapdown	22:52
Kouchi Snapdown	23:49
Uchi Mata	25:33
Tai Otoshi	28:28
Half Tai Otoshi	30:54
Harai Ogoshi	32:42
Pinch Headlock	34:13
Nearside Throwby	37:31
Far Side Duck Under	39:54
Body Lock	42:29
Sasae	44:48
Combinations	47:54 - (49:10)

Volume 5

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro To Attacking From Overhooks	0
Safely Disengaging	0:55
Head Position	3:12
Preventing Locked Hands	5:37
Key Differences In Attacks Overhooks Vs Underhooks	7:31
Recap	13:03
Intro To Attacks From Over Under	14:07
Safely Disengaging	14:42
Pummeling Battle	16:25
Sasae	17:49
Ouchi Gari	20:53
Intro To Attacks From Double Unders	21:56
Locking Hands	22:39
Sasae When Opponent Backs Away	24:05
Switch To Pinch Headlock	25:06
Ouchi Gari	26:08
Creating An Angle	27:22
Previous Series	29:15
Uki Goshi	30:30
Uki Goshi To Back	31:40
Kosoto	32:19
Double Knee Drop	34:32
Shuck By	36:11 - (38:31)

Volume 6

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro To Attacks From Double Overs	0
Safely Disengaging	2:24
Step Around Kosoto	3:24
Ouchi Gari	5:39
Intro To Attacks From Two On One	7:04
Two On One Lead Arm	7:48
Two On One Rear Arm	9:30
Two On One Russian Vs Collar Tie	11:01
Two On One Russian Vs Attempted Limp Arm	12:59
Constant Movement	14:05
De Ashi	14:55
Climbing To Tight Waist	16:47
Half Taio Toshi	18:15
Uchi Mata To Tight Waist	19:25
Figure Four Snap Down	21:20
Far Side Elbow Post	22:49
Intro To Attacks From Arm Drags	24:38
Three Types Of Drags	25:41
Sliding Drag	26:33
Head Outside Drag From Wrist/Interlocked Fingers	29:45
Shoulder Post Armdrag	31:16
Inside Bicep Tie Armdrag	33:36
Sasae Drag	34:39
Over Under Drag	36:57
Armdrag Vs Opponents Shot	38:17
Head Inside Drag From Wrist	39:53
Head Inside Drag From Underhook	41:33 - (42:52)

Volume 7

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro To Rear Bodylock	0
Opponents Reactions	0:44
Suck Back	3:13
De Ashi	6:00
Knee Block	7:44
Reverse Kosoto	9:09
Ashi Otoshi	10:19
Tani Otoshi	12:05
De Ashi	13:28
Reverse Taio Toshi	14:22
Hip Block	16:09
Lift	18:01
Following A Granby	19:44
Outro	21:36 - (27:55)

Volume 8

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Rolling - Davis	0
Rolling - Zane	5:13
Rolling - Andrew	9:55
Rolling - Zane 2	15:04
Rolling Commentary - Davis	19:44
Rolling Commentary - Zane	33:24
Rolling Commentary - Andrew	41:16
Rolling Commentary - Zane 2	50:41 - (59:27)

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What Will You Learn?

Gordon Ryan Returns to Tackle One of BJJ's Most Critical Aspects: Takedowns

Gordon Ryan is back to address one of the most crucial—and often overlooked—aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: takedowns. In this deeply comprehensive 8-volume series, Gordon dives deep into upper-body takedowns. This course explores a wide array of high-percentage, underutilized techniques from the standing position, making it an invaluable resource for BJJ practitioners of all levels.

In this series, Gordon breaks down dozens of the most effective and important upper-body takedowns, going beyond just the mechanics. True to his teaching style, Gordon doesn't just show you how to perform these techniques—he also teaches the essential connections and concepts that allow for immediate implementation. You’ll learn how to seamlessly flow into dominant positions and submissions, setting the foundation for victory in every match.

Why Gordon Ryan?

Widely regarded as the greatest no-gi competitor of all time, Gordon Ryan has earned his reputation as the undisputed GOAT of BJJ. His techniques work effortlessly at the highest levels of competition, and his approach combines simplicity with fundamentals—allowing him to outclass opponents with ease. Under the guidance of the legendary John Danaher, Gordon has developed a unique perspective on BJJ, which is evident in every one of his instructional courses.

Unlock the Secrets to Dominance

Upper-body takedowns are a cornerstone of the standing game in BJJ. When mastered, they open up a world of opportunities—from guillotines and upper-body joint locks to, of course, positional dominance. See why countless BJJ practitioners trust Gordon Ryan to lead their learning and take their skills to the next level.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Stance And Motion
Shoulder/Hip Dilemma
Centerline/Back Dilemma
Inside Position
Asymmetrical Hand Positions
Overview

Part 2

Intro To Attacking From Collar Ties
Getting To The Head
Rear/Lead Hand Collar Ties
Hands To Head
Keeping A Collar Tie
Wardrobe Malfunction/Body Positivity
Intercepting A Collar Tie
Elastic Method
Snapping A Collar Tie Off
Slide By
Circling Away From A Collar Tie
Failed Armdrag To Collar Tie
Wrist To Head
Russian 2 On 1 To Head
Failed Underhook To Collar Tie
Failed Overhook To Collar Tie
Pump Snapping And Motion
Space Snapping
Multi Snapping
Shoulder/Hip Dilemma
Feint The Legs Back To Head

Part 3

De Ashi Harai
Kouchi Snap
Ouchi Snap
Snap To De Ashi
Footballing To Front Head
Snap Down
Uke Waza
Whip
Sumi Gaeshi
Foot Slide
Elbow Pass To Collar Tie
Elbow Pass To De Ashi
Recap
Intro To Attacks From Overties
Ear To Bicep
Over Tie To Collar Tie
Over Tie De Ashi
Over Tie To 2 On 1 Russian
Over Tie Uchi Mata
Over Tie To Underhook

Part 4

Intro To Attacks From Underhooks
Inside Versus Outside Head Position
Opponents Collar Tie To Underhook
Collar Tie To Underhook
Wrist Roll To Underhook
Shoulder And Hip Dilemma
Safely Disengaging
Lead Leg Jousting
De Ashi Harai
De Ashi To Snapdown
Ouchi Gari
Ouchi Snapdown
Kouchi Snapdown
Uchi Mata
Tai Otoshi
Half Tai Otoshi
Harai Ogoshi
Pinch Headlock
Nearside Throwby
Far Side Duck Under
Body Lock
Sasae
Combinations

Part 5

Intro To Attacking From Overhooks
Safely Disengaging
Head Position
Preventing Locked Hands
Key Differences In Attacks Overhooks Vs Underhooks
Recap
Intro To Attacks From Over Under
Safely Disengaging
Pummeling Battle
Sasae
Ouchi Gari
Intro To Attacks From Double Unders
Locking Hands
Sasae When Opponent Backs Away
Switch To Pinch Headlock
Ouchi Gari
Creating An Angle
Previous Series
Uki Goshi
Uki Goshi To Back
Kosoto
Double Knee Drop
Shuck By

Part 6

Intro To Attacks From Double Overs
Safely Disengaging
Step Around Kosoto
Ouchi Gari
Intro To Attacks From Two On One
Two On One Lead Arm
Two On One Rear Arm
Two On One Russian Vs Collar Tie
Two On One Russian Vs Attempted Limp Arm
Constant Movement
De Ashi
Climbing To Tight Waist
Half Tai Otoshi
Uchi Mata To Tight Waist
Figure Four Snap Down
Far Side Elbow Post
Intro To Attacks From Arm Drags
Three Types Of Drags
Sliding Drag
Head Outside Drag From Wrist/Interlocked Fingers
Shoulder Post Armdrag
Inside Bicep Tie Armdrag
Sasae Drag
Over Under Drag
Armdrag Vs Opponents Shot
Head Inside Drag From Wrist
Head Inside Drag From Underhook

Part 7

Intro To Rear Bodylock
Opponents Reactions
Suck Back
De Ashi
Knee Block
Reverse Kosoto
Ashi Otoshi
Tani Otoshi
De Ashi
Reverse Taio Toshi
Hip Block
Lift
Following A Granby
Outro

Part 8

Rolling - Davis
Rolling - Zane
Rolling - Andrew
Rolling - Zane 2
Rolling Commentary - Davis
Rolling Commentary - Zane
Rolling Commentary - Andrew
Rolling Commentary - Zane 2

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