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Systematically Attacking From Open Guard Seated Position by Gordon Ryan

The best no-gi grappler on Earth, Gordon “The King” Ryan, shares his secrets for creating action and attacking opponents from seated open guard.
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  • Use Gordon’s signature moves, including the shoulder crunch sumi gaeshi, double kouchi gari, and ashi garami entries he has used at elite black belt levels
  • Learn the first half of Gordon Ryan’s seated & supine open guard system, as he shows you how anyone can use these techniques for success
  • Approach your open guard systematically so you have options and goals for any reaction, with these techniques perfected by Gordon and his professor John Danaher
  • Watch Gordon Ryan spar from his seated guard, and then break down the footage so you can understand his techniques in action
  • Know more. Win more.
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Course Content

Part 1

17 Lessons
Intro
Intro to open guard
4 main body positions
Goal setting
Distance management
The importance of concave shoulders
Drill to help reinforce the idea of concave shoulders
Basic ashi garami entrance versus square stance
Single kouchi into ashi versus square stance
Double kouchi no grips
Double kouchi using collar tie
Understanding the importance of 2 on 1 gripping and arm dragging
Basic ashi garami entrances via 2 on 1
Double kouchi when opponent pulls back
Failed double kouchi shin to shin entrance
Shin to shin kouchi/ashi entrance
Mechanics of entering ashi from shin to shin

Part 2

16 Lessons
Introduction to te waza (hand technique) versus square stance
Kibisu gaeshi (ankle pick) series
Combining te waza ashi waza and ashi garami
2 on 1s to kibisu gaeshi
Reverse imanari roll
Imanari roll
Introduction to staggered stance
Grip fighting versus stagnant opponent staggered stance
Grip fighting the near hand to attain far arm
Forcing square stance double kouchi
Accessing far leg ashi garami/x guard entrances
Introducing de ashi harai
De ashi harai sweep
De ashi back take
Failed de ashi double kouchi followup
Entering shin to shin from distance

Part 3

17 Lessons
Introduction to a kneeling opponent
Goal setting
Distance (Control)
Push pull relationship
Reiterating the upper body and lower body relationship
Classification of sweeps
The four quadrants
The need for multi-directional sumi gaeshis
Forward shifting
Forehead to the mat rule
The sad truth
The importance of sticky hooks
Basic elevation drills
Elevation to a irimi ashi garami
Elevation into cross ashi garami
Basic kuzushis
Grip fighting strategies

Part 4

15 Lessons
2 on 1 elbow basic sweep
2 on 1 elbow planted foot
2 on 1 hiza guruma
2 on 1 elbow back take
2 on 1 elbow switch to over under
2 on 1 elbow enter the legs
Repeat series with arm drag
Performing a proper under over sweep
Under over hiza guruma
Forward shift to counter a post hand
Failed under over enter the legs
Under over switch to kata gatame
Back take from kata gatame
The kata gatame trilemma
Forward shifting with kata gatame

Part 5

25 Lessons
Failed under over witch to pinch headlock
Transitioning from pinch headlock to katagatame
Sweeping from pinch headlock
Multi-directional sweeps from pinch headlock
Switching from pinch headlock to shoulder crunch
Sweeping from shoulder crunch
Multi-directional shoulder crunch sumi gaeshi
Failed shoulder crunch/pinch headlock enter the legs
Shoulder crunch forward shift into sankaku (triangle)
Taking a look at some combinations
Understanding the roll that double unders play
Sweeping from double unders
Explanations behind countering the body lock pass
Countering the body lock with a double overhook sumi gaeshi
Countering body locks with multi-directional sumi gaeshis
Failed double over sumi gaeshi - enter the legs
Forward shifting from a successful body lock
Baiting an underhook
Switching sides and combinations
The roles that collar ties play
Collar tie to guillotine
Guillotine combinations
Introduction to yoko sumi gaeshi
Yoko sumi gaeshi combinations
Yoko sumi gaeshi combinations 2

Part 6

19 Lessons
Changing gears
Partner collar ties - enter sankaku (triangle)
Partner collar ties - enter juji gatame (arm bar)
Failed juji/sankaku - enter the legs
Countering head and shoulder posts
2 on 1 elbow to triangle
Triangle fails switch to arm drag
Arm dragging to the back
Arm dragging to the back 2
Arm dragging to the back 3
How to properly enter the legs when opponent steps a leg up
Using arm drags and 2 on 1s to force opponent to step a leg up
Additional yoko sumi gaeshis when opponent steps a leg up
Touching on the nogi berimbolos
Push/pull combinations
Touching on guard retention
Breaking the rules
Outro
Outtakes

Part 7 Rolling

5 Lessons
Placido
Jack
Drew
Alex
Shawn

Part 8 Rolling Commentary

5 Lessons
Placido
Jack
Drew
Alex
Shawn

Full 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
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