Systematically Attacking The Guard by Gordon Ryan
363 reviews · 4.98 / 5
Gordon Ryan · Combo
The Pillars of Defense: Pin Escapes - Defensive to Offensive Cycles by Gordon Ryan has 276 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.97 out of 5. 97% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from April 18, 2022 to October 23, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Gordon is a fantastic teacher. This instructional is a must for any white belt like me in my view, since pin escapes seem foundational to the art (as Gordon says in a YouTube video with Bernado). The level of systemisation of this topic is astounding, and the rolling commentaries are particularly helpful for a beginner like me. You won't regret the investment!
Gordon is not only world class as a competitor but also as an instructor. This is top quality teaching that is a MUST have. The details in this instructional will be a game changer in your escapes. And you can take that to the bank!
Immediately stepped up my escapes
This video has really helped helped my game in terms of philosophy when I roll and train. Gordon’s teaching style is easy to follow. It’s a good video for any level.
Great purchase for sure. Clear and detailed instruction that even a higher level upper belt can learn a lot from. I’ve been putting these techniques and details into my training after only 1 day of study. Details for pin escapes and fundamental concept of dominating the inside position have helped me out a lot already. Really glad I made this purchase.
Gordon is the king for a reason. He always puts out the best instructionals and this no exception. His pillars of defense: pin escapes series is absolutely crucial to those just starting and even those more seasoned on the mats 11/10 would recommend.
Great detail and concepts that chain together with his other instructionals.
Great stuff!
Excellent details
GORDON RYAN!!
Great Content as always!!!!
I've purchased around ten different instructionals on escapes from BJJ Fanatics. This is by far the most comprehensive pin escape instructional on the market. If you're just getting started I would recommend John Danaher's pin escape instructional in the Gi. However, with that said there's nothing else like this product on the market. Highly recommend.
his best DVD yet!
Gordon explains how to escape from anywhere and instantly go on the attack, so you don’t get stuck in cycles of defence. Brilliantly explained as usual! Thanks Gordon 👍�
I watched this along with John's Pin escapes. The crazy thing Gordan teaches different escapes. His teaching style works so well you can watch this and apply it. I been using side guard so much that I learned new positions and escapes I haven't even drilled. Thanks KING
Improved my game immediately. I enjoy getting pinned now, albeit briefly.:joy:
Great video tutorial so many details, wich make all the difference. So Many positions to learn and so basic you can perform them in your next Jiujitsu class. So happy.
Another excellent series from Gordon. He continues to put out the highest quality content of any athlete.
Great
Awesome material! Everything is broken down into precision movements, scenarios, and positions! I’ve already put into practice some of the material and can already notice an improvement!
This is another very good addition to Gordon’s series. The explanations and material are top notch. No matter what’s your level of training, you will definitely learn something from this instructional.
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This has improved my defense pretty drastically. I’ve bought more of Danahers than Gordon’s since I do more Gi than NoGi, I was a little skeptical if Gordon’s instructionals would apply but surely enough everything has been a game changer.
Very insightful instructional. Already seeing improvements in my game during sparring.
The knee-to-elbow concept has changed my entire game for the better!
Gordon Ryan has beautifully explained the system of high-level guard retention in this series.
Great material. Easy explanations the training video quality is good as well.
Covers a range of positions and lays out strategies and the thought process to escape each position. Gordon then covers what to do if your opponent reacts a certain way. Great mix of technique and concepts
Dynamite defence to blast through rock solid opposition
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Awesome
Great technical information. Very simple to apply and effective. Lots of information. Take your time as you watch it. I have already started applying some of just the basic principles and my defense has elevated and so has my confidence to escape very bad pins.
Thanks for great techniques This is very useful and effective escape techniques It is shinning gold!
Great information, the way Gordon Ryan relays the drilling and sequences of these techniques are absolutely amazing! Super easy to follow, from the techniques to using them in live rolls and commentating exactly what and why he is doing it is why I personally only buy Gordon Ryan and John Danahers DVDs!
Legendary series. I need this. Thank you Gordon and thank you BJJ Fanatics
Wonderful intructor
Lot of information on escapes. Lots of interesting new concepts in this series.
Made a huge difference in my defense game.
Its very good. Do you want to learn to escape and directly attack? Buy it!
A lot of info. I appreciate it when the instructors are thorough. In the last month or so I have incorporated a lot of new things into my game. Always great to go deep on the fundamentals.
Awesome instructional. The tiny details are what go the longest way. Thanks for the insight Gordon!
as always good content
Great content as always. Love the kipping escape details.
Amazing content as always. The body locking material is worth the money by itself.
superior instructions
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Very useful and in depth instructional.
Gordon does a job of explaining mechanics. I am still in the process of working through the videos; it may yet be rated 5 stars.
Excellent detials on the fundamentals and new concepts that are helping my escape game big time.
Will definitely make you better. As usual. Worth it. Just buy it.
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