Description

 Systematically Attacking From Open Guard – Seated Position

Eight-volume, in-depth guide to dominating from seated open guard with pressure, sweeps, and submissions.

 Course Overview

Gordon Ryan—widely regarded as the greatest no-gi grappler ever—reveals his signature seated open guard system. This instructional dives into his core philosophy, detailing how to apply concave shoulder posture, manage distance, and create momentum using compact wrestling and judo entries.

Designed for all skill levels, the material is structured and systematic: each volume builds on the last, combining live sparring with technical breakdowns and flowcharts/playbooks.

 Detailed Course Curriculum

• Volume 1: Conceptual Foundations
  Seated open-guard fundamentals: four key body positions, concave shoulder posture, and distance control; understanding goals, structure, and responses in seated guard play.
• Volumes 2–3: Entry Mechanics
  Transition into attacking entries: shin-to-shin approaches, single/double ko-uchi gari; strategic grip fighting (collar ties, 2-on-1 grips) combined with proper footwork and elevations.
• Volumes 4–5: Advanced Setups & Rolling Entries
  Kibisu gaeshi (ankle-pick) series and integration with ashi garami; reverse and Imanari roll setups targeting leg attacks.
• Volumes 6–8: Live Action & Flow
  Full sparring sessions from seated guard with real-time breakdowns by Ryan; flowchart-driven transitions and decision maps illustrating tech variations, reactions, and counters.

 Who Should Train with It?

• Grapplers from white belt to black belt wanting a refined, system-based approach
• Competitors seeking to gain top control via seated guard setups
• Students of the Danaher camp—this course complements their foundational open-guard systems

 Community Feedback

On Reddit, a reviewer noted:

“One of the few products on Fanatics that is actually worth the money… Gordon spends time explaining why and when you should be doing X, Y, Z… He covers some of the Major What Ifs.”

This thoughtful structure—complete with timestamps and alternative scenario analysis—is praised as valuable features not commonly found in other BJJ Fanatics offerings.

 Key Strengths & Things to Consider

• ✅ Detailed explanation of why each movement works, not just how
• ✅ Clear progressions and adaptable flowchart teaching tools
• ✅ Live sparring footage supports practical application
• ⚠️ Dense and methodical—this course clicks best for those who invest in concept-driven learning
• ⚠️ Some may find the pace slower or more academic compared to flashier instruction styles