Systematically Attacking The Guard by Gordon Ryan
363 reviews · 4.98 / 5
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Systematically Attacking From Half Guard by Gordon Ryan has 179 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.97 out of 5. 98% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from February 16, 2021 to September 19, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Absolutely full of great techniques
Do you have detailed questions about modern no gi passing, 9/10 chances are the answer is in this video
One of the best instructionals on half guard. Gordon Ryan shows his great half guard he uses in competition
Gordon is one of the top teachers in all of BJJ. This content is well formatted and can be applied quickly. Highly suggest buying if interested in improving halfguard.
Excellent video. I have been working half-guard attacks for a few months now and this video has opened me up to some new concepts as well as techniques I wasn't using. All the GR videos are very helpful and this one definitely fits that description.
Awesome content as ever from the GOAT
Good info
Amazing!
this instructional will make you unafraid of half guard and in fact want to force half guard because you'll be so good at passing that your opponents are helpless.
Easy to follow and instantly game changing movements put you on the offense from half guard.
Very detailed and has completely changed the way I attack from half guard
Incredible detail
Great breakdowns of complex positions
Gordon has a way of breaking down complex positions into understandable parts
This is my 1st time buying a Gordon Ryan instructional, and it was money well spent... I'm almost half way through and so far, I've been having a lot of success with the techniques that I've learned so far!!! I can't wait to finish the second half!!!
Systematic, clear and clever sharp series of attacks with great technical details and a good overall understanding of the structure of attacks. Please note that while there is some retention, most of the half guard retention stuff is in the retention instructional, most of the defensive material here is on how not to be put in trouble in the first place
Very Analytical, systematic approach to using half butterfly as a hub to transition into other guard systems and leg entanglements. It includes all the response based option’s you’ve seen in G. Ryan’s matched over the last few years. This set compliments Danaher half guard series very well.
Lots of great details that completely changed my half guard
The detail in Gordon Ryan's instruction is fantastic. You can watch it over again and get new information. Incredible.
This is the optimal solution for controlling the sides and north and south.
Amazing half guard details. The techniques are easy to use anyone can do them and Gordon Ryan does a great job at breaking down the techniques step by step
it's a good chance to understand how gordon play his unique guard!
Very in depth
Excellent video!!
Been learning halfguard lately and the concept of low knee and butterfly half has already helped improve my guarding game so much. I havent finished all series as there's a lot to learn and will probably keep watching this throughout my jiu jitsu journey picking up tips and tricks that i surely am missing at the moment.
While there are some gems in this instructional, it is not nearly as well organized as his closed guard class. Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles is considerably more clear and comprehensive. He frequently pauses to mention his other instructionals, and that is very frustrating. Most of all, in all Gordon Ryan instructionals it feels like he is teaching what to do without much information about how to do it, he does not offer as much guidance about the biomechanical or hidden side of things. Ryan is the best fighter in the world, but he still has room to grow as a teacher.
Very very good
Gordon did a good job organizing the instructional in such a way where you can pull the information bit by bit and apply it on the mat. He shows you his half guard game and it will change your game. One volume is enough to improve your mat experience. I will be pulling info from this instructional for years to come. definitely worth the money and time invested into this instructional.
I love the systematic approach. For me it makes more sense. I wish I had the other instructional to go along with this to chain everything together, but maybe one day. Its effective in teaching not only the "moves" themselves but more importantly for me the concept or why behind them. Thanks Gordon!!
This is a very helpful series on half guard.
I am loving this instructional. The detail is amazing, and I am learning half guard options I didn’t know were possible.
Everything Gordon teaches is easy to understand! He’s is great at covering all details, concepts as well as techniques. My Jiu Jitsu gets so much better after watching his videos!!
Gordon explains everything you need to know about this fascinating position in a way the will have you making progress so fast, it’s absolutely essential for anyone who likes half guard.
Great details
Very detailed and precise. Gordon's small details are super important. This has helped change my game and allow many more attacks!
Completely changes the way we play half guard. Couldn’t recommend this enough!
Love the instructional
I believe this instructional helps you understand how dominant you can really be when playing from half guard, especially when using Butterfly Half to off balance and constantly threaten the top player.
Gordon covers every scenario you could possibly see. Watching Gordon Ryan's instructionals it becomes obvious quickly why Gordon wins so consistently.
The little details have made the difference in my half guard game.
thumbs up
great stuff
This is an excelltinstructional for all belts. focuses on fundamental positional goals, technical nuisances, and setting dilemmas for your opponent. Some of the most valuable content is watching Gordon break down his half guard in his life rolling commentary. highly recommend!
i've been watching this instructional for over the last 2 1/2 months, I've been taking notes and studying each of the positions in each section. it is elevated my butterfly half guard game so much, it's fun to be able to put yourself in positions and hit them with the correct mechanics. Definitely a must buy find anyone who wants to play this type of guard
Best instructional on half guard
Great instructional as always!
With over 20 years in the martial arts I now run my own self defense and between that and raising a family I am lean for time to make it to my local BJJ academy to train for as much as I am dying to. BJJFANATICS.COM has allowed me to have a source I can go to when it's convenient and I've already a group of guys I can go to to hone those skills. Courses like this are golden.
Great
If you want to learn an outstanding wealth of knowledge on attacking from the half guard position... then look no further! This dvd will not disapoint!
Amazing amount of detail and covers every scenario you will come across. There is a reason he wins and it shows in the instructional.
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