What Will You Learn?

Study the evolution of one of the greatest no-gi grapplers of all time as Gordon Ryan takes you inside his preparation for the 2019 ADCC World Championships!

There is a massive difference between knowing techniques and knowing when, why, and against whom to use them.

In My Evolution Your Revolution: 2019 ADCC Scrimmage Analysis, Gordon Ryan gives you a rare look into the strategic side of elite-level grappling by analyzing his training against some of the most dangerous competitors of his generation.

These aren't ordinary rounds.

Gordon works with an incredible lineup of elite grapplers including Tim Spriggs, Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa, Vinicius Ferreira, Garry Tonon, and Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, examining how his approach changes depending on the opponent standing across from him.

Instead of simply showing you what happened, Gordon explains why it happened.

See how Gordon develops his hand fighting, establishes dominant head position, creates underhooks, and uses elbow passes to open pathways into singles, doubles, knee picks, body locks, and back takes. You'll also see how those traditional wrestling exchanges connect directly into submission grappling opportunities with De Ashi entries, Kimuras, crucifix attacks, front headlocks, and more.

More importantly, Gordon examines the mindset behind each matchup.

How should your strategy change against a powerful wrestler? When should you wrestle, and when should you pull guard? What happens when your first attack fails? How do you maintain a high pace without abandoning intelligent decision-making? How do you turn an opponent's reaction into your next attack?

This is the type of information that allows you to move beyond memorizing techniques and begin understanding grappling as a series of interconnected tactical decisions.

The final section lets you watch Gordon's complete scrimmages against these elite competitors, giving you the opportunity to study the rounds after learning the concepts and strategies behind them.

Don't just copy Gordon Ryan's techniques—learn how Gordon Ryan thinks, adapts, and problem-solves against world-class opposition.

Technique List

Part 1 – Tournament Mindset & Hand Fighting

• Intro
• Tournament Mindset
• Progression of Hand Fighting
• Ben Hodgkinson Mindset
• Tim Spriggs Mindset
• Countering Heist With Ear to Back
• Back Take

Part 2 – Lucas Barbosa Analysis

• Lucas Barbosa Mindset
• Attempted Elbow Pass
• Attempted Elbow Pass
• Elbow Pass
• Attempted Single
• Heavy on the Head
• Elbow Pass to Takedown
• Lucas Hits Double Leg / Tactics
• Single Leg Defense
• Failed De Ashi
• Attempted Knee Pick
• Heavy on the Head
• Attempted Elbow Pass
• Guard Pulling / Tactics
• Lucas Rests / Bad Tactics
• High Pace
• Lucas Double to Single
• Single Leg Dump
• Reverse Tai Otoshi
• Failed Kimura
• Lift
• Reversal
• Elbows and Knees Down
• Knee Block
• Back Crucifix
• Crotch Lock
• Cross Body Ride
• Convert to Turtle
• Score

Part 3 – Vinicius Ferreira & Pedro Marinho Analysis

• Vinicius Ferreira Mindset
• Heavy on the Head
• Attempted Double
• Attempted De Ashi
• Heavy on the Head
• Single Leg Defense
• Elbow Pass
• Body Lock Defense
• Attempted Arm Drag
• Underhook to Elbow Pass Back to Head
• Head to Underhook
• Knee Pick
• Collar Tie to Underhook
• Knee Tap
• Pedro Marinho Mindset

Part 4 – Tonon, Giles & Buchecha Analysis

• Garry Tonon Mindset
• Duck Under
• Lachlan Giles Mindset
• Marcus Buchecha Mindset
• Elbow Pass
• Elbow Pass to Feint
• Elbow Pass to Single Leg / Guard Pull
• Elbow Pass Back to Head
• Attempted Knee Pick
• Body Lock Defense
• Heavy on Head / Upright Posture
• Body Lock Defense
• Defending Body Lock
• Attempted High Single to Back Take Recovery
• Elbow Pass to Front Headlock / Guard Pull
• Outro

Part 5 – Complete Scrimmages

• Gordon Ryan vs. Tim Spriggs
• Gordon Ryan vs. Lucas Barbosa
• Gordon Ryan vs. Vinicius Ferreira
• Gordon Ryan vs. Garry Tonon
• Gordon Ryan vs. Marcus Buchecha