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Systematically Attacking From Open Guard Supine Position by Gordon Ryan — ByteByU

Systematically Attacking From Open Guard Supine Position by Gordon Ryan

Attack from the supine guard with calculated strategy and control.

Learn How Gordon “The King” Ryan Systematically Dominates The Best Grapplers In The World With Some Of Grappling’s Most Common and Effective Open Guards
Systematically attack from your back with this open guard gameplan from Gordon “The King” Ryan, with sweeps, back takes, and leg locks that work at the highest levels of grappling
Keep opponent’s off-balance as you learn all of the ways to create kuzushi and pressure from your back
Attack from all the possible x guards, as Gordon teaches how to combine and flow between ashi garami entries, sweeps to guard passes, and creating back exposure
Use no-gi specific De La Riva and Reverse De La Riva guards for the most effective systems (including the no-gi berimbolo and much more)
This is the same system that Gordon uses in competition to beat the best in the world again and again
Gordon Ryan is the reigning ADCC Absolute Champion and one of the best no-gi grapplers of all time
See Gordon rolling and then watch as he breaks down that footage in real-time to explain the system in action

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Course Content

Volume 1

14 Lessons

Introduction To Open Guard - Supine

0:00 – 2:47

The 4 Scenarios

2:47 – 5:08

Understanding The Interface Between Inside And Outside Leg Positioning

5:08 – 7:13

How To Negate Movement And Goal Setting

7:13 – 12:15

The Importance Of Concave Shoulders

12:15 – 17:32

Basic Ashi Garami Drills

17:32 – 24:44

Countering A Throw-by With An Inversion

24:44 – 27:11

Basic Ashi Garami Entrance

27:11 – 31:21

Basic Ashi Garami Sweep

31:21 – 34:04

The Importance Of Switching Legs

34:04 – 38:25

The Sweeping/Reaping Dilemma

38:25 – 42:24

Switching From Irimi Ashi To Outside Ashi

42:24 – 44:59

Achieving Double Trouble

44:59 – 52:26

Using A Belly Down Achilles

52:26 +

Volume 2

12 Lessons

Explanation of Ashi X Versus X Guard

0:00 – 4:24

Switching From Irimi Ashi To Ashi X

4:24 – 7:20

Putting Hands On The Floor

7:20 – 12:13

Switching From Ashi X To Outside Ashi Garami

12:13 – 15:57

Basic X Guard Scissor Sweep

15:57 – 18:51

Advanced Scissor Sweep

18:51 – 23:16

Creating Heel Exposure Off A Failed Scissor Sweep

23:16 – 25:59

Entering Cross Ashi From Reverse X

25:59 – 32:52

Transferring From Ashi X To A Scorpion

32:52 – 37:31

Basic Scorpion Sweep

37:31 – 40:34

Taking The Back From Scoop Scorpion

40:34 – 47:21

Entering The Legs From Scoop Scorpion

47:21 +

Volume 3

13 Lessons

Countering A Successful Backstep From Ashi X

0:00 – 3:25

Countering A Backstep From Full X Guard

3:25 – 7:48

Recapping X Guard

7:48 – 12:52

Transferring To Ushiro X

12:52 – 17:23

Ushiro X Scissor Sweep

17:23 – 20:33

Ushiro X Reverse Scissor Sweep

20:33 – 23:49

Countering A Forward Step From Ushiro X

23:49 – 28:32

Cross Ashi Garami Entrance From Ushiro X

28:32 – 32:14

Entering Cross Ashi Garami From Ushiro X

32:14 – 35:54

Attacking The Back From Ushiro X

35:54 – 39:25

Ushiro X To Crab Ride

39:25 – 44:48

Ushiro X Trilemma - Back Take, Guard Pass, Leg Lock

44:48 – 48:02

If It All Fails, Just Heist

48:02 +

Volume 4

8 Lessons

Introduction To De La Riva

0:00 – 3:25

Tripod Sweep

3:25 – 9:36

Entering Ashi Garami From Failed Tripod Sweep

9:36 – 13:48

Entering Ashi Off A Completely Failed Tripod Sweep

13:48 – 17:59

De La Riva Knee Bump Ashi Entry

17:59 – 20:38

Opponent Counters Knee Bump Switch To Far Leg X Guard

20:38 – 24:19

Entering Various Forms Of Ashi with Legs Inside

24:19 – 33:22

Entering 50/50 From De La Riva

33:22 +

Volume 5

7 Lessons

Introduction To The No Gi Berimbolo

0:00 – 6:46

Berimbolo Cross Body Ride Entrance

6:46 – 14:28

Forcing Upper Back Exposure

14:28 – 18:05

Leg Dragging From Berimbolo

18:05 – 22:42

Failed Leg Drag Entering The Legs

22:42 – 27:00

Entering The Legs While Inverted

27:00 – 32:00

Understanding Counters To The Float Pass

32:00 +

Volume 6

10 Lessons

Introduction To Reverse De La Riva

0:00 – 2:43

Reverse Tripod Sweep

2:43 – 5:13

Failed Tripod Enter The Legs

5:13 – 7:18

Failed Reverse Tripod Switch To Outside De La Riva

7:18 – 9:11

Single Leg Entry From Reverse De La Riva

9:11 – 12:07

Ashi Garami Entrances From Reverse De La Riva

12:07 – 16:48

Reverse De La Riva Full Inversions

16:48 – 19:58

2 On 1 Knee Lever

19:58 – 26:01

The Interface Between De La Riva And Reverse De La Riva

26:01 – 27:51

Outro

27:51 +

Volume 7

5 Lessons

Placido

0:00 – 5:14

Jack

5:14 – 10:18

Drew

10:18 – 15:22

Alex

15:22 – 20:26

Shawn

20:26 +

Volume 8

5 Lessons

Rolling Commentary - Placido

0:00 – 27:02:00

Rolling Commentary - Jack

27:02:00 – 53:24:00

Rolling Commentary - Drew

53:24:00 – 1:09:44

Rolling Commentary - Alex

1:09:44 – 1:29:57

Rolling Commentary - Shawn

1:29:57 +

????️ Systematically Attacking From Open Guard: Supine Position

A systematic offensive blueprint focused on attacking from open guard—while on your back—using structure, timing, and high-percentage submissions and sweeps.

???? Course Overview

Gordon Ryan teaches a supine open-guard system that turns what’s often seen as a reactive position into a powerful offensive platform. From the ground, you’ll learn how to maintain control, off-balance opponents, and chain attacks—all while keeping structure and flow in live resistance.

???? What You’ll Learn

Foundational Structure & Control
Establishing optimal frames: shin-to-shin, knee-shield, elbow, and C-frames
Grip strategies (sleeve/pant/no-gi wrist) for maintaining posture control
Hip and shoulder alignment to prevent opponent flattening and dictate distance
Sweep Mechanics & Off-Balancing
Sit-through, pendulum, shin-slice, and hip-switch sweeps designed for supine flow
Using torque, lean, and hip shift to destabilize posture efficiently
Timing and partner cues to unbalance while maintaining back posture
Submission Systems & Chains
Submissions from supine: triangle, armbar, omoplata, guillotine
Submission/sweep hybrid entries—e.g. sweep-to-triangle, trap-and-roll armbars
Flow sequencing that transitions between sweep setups and submission traps
Flow Drills & Live Adaptation
Movement routines combining frames, grips, sweep momentum, and transitions
Partner drills replicating live scenarios—posture regain, control re-entry, attack flow
Sparring integration for instinctive, on-the-spot sequencing

???? Who This Course Is For

Perfect for grapplers who:

Want to turn supine open guard into a proactive, offensive system
Prefer structured flow and reactive chains over isolated moves
Train both gi and no-gi and need guard systems that work under pressure
Seek submission-first frameworks woven into sweep and control logic

✅ Key Benefits

✔ Maintains Flow & Control: Neutralizes opponent posture and builds offensive momentum from the bottom.
✔ Dual Attack Options: Creates seamless transitions between sweep and submission threats.
✔ Flow-Friendly Training: Ready for partner drills, flow sparring, and instinct development.
✔ Pressure-Proof Guard: Built to function despite aggressive passing or posture-pressing opponents.