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Systematically Attacking The Back by Gordon Ryan

Take the back, keep the back — control and finish with the most reliable system in Jiu Jitsu.
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  • Gordon Ryan teaches every detail behind his signature submission system, including the rear naked strangle that he has used to submit some of the best on Earth.
  • Watch Gordon break down gym footage to talk you through the techniques and system in real-time.
  • Learn the back attack system developed together by Gordon and his coach, Professor John Danaher, to create Gordon’s one-of-a-kind combos of strangles, arm locks, triangles, and more.
  • Gordon is fresh off of ADCC 2019, where he won double gold and strangled five elite black belts with these exact details.
  • Gordon Ryan has used this system nearly exclusively the last few years, including dozens of submission wins as a black belt.
  • Know More. Win More.
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Course Content

Volume 1

13 Lessons
Introduction
0:00 - 3:47
Exploiting the Body's Asymmetry Introduction
3:47 - 7:04
Control Mechanisms
7:04 - 9:51
Importance of Diagonal Control
9:51 - 13:34
Underhook Side vs Overhook Side
13:34 - 20:10
Goal Setting Offensively
20:10 - 25:38
Goal Setting Offensively (Grip Fighting)
25:38 - 29:42
Goal Setting Defensively
29:42 - 36:13
Overview of Upper Body Grips
36:13 - 45:32
Introduction to Control On the Overhook Side
45:32 - 47:08
Recovering Bottom Hook (Long Hook)
47:08 - 53:34
Recovering Bottom Hook (Short Hook)
53:34 - 1:00:59
Countering a Complete Hip Escape
1:00:59 - 1:22:18

Volume 2

13 Lessons
Utilizing Butterfly Hook When Opponent Clears Top Hook
0:00 - 3:42
Switching Off to High Ball Ride
3:42 - 7:55
Re-Inserting Hook From High Ball Ride
7:55 - 14:39
Overview of Escaping Head First on Overhook Side
14:39 - 20:40
Interface Between Underhook and Overhook Side
20:40 - 24:17
Countering a Two on One Escape with a Claw Grip
24:17 - 30:54
The Kata Gatame Back Exposure Dilemma
30:54 - 40:52
Countering a Two on One with a Half Claw
40:52 - 46:15
Countering a Full Elbow Slip
46:15 - 54:21
Using an Arm Drag to Counter a Full Escape
54:21 - 59:59
Understanding the Rear Chest Lock
59:59 - 1:02:36
Re-Capturing Head Position Through Claw Grip Variation
1:02:36 - 1:12:35

Volume 3

10 Lessons
Intro to Underhook Side
0:00 - 2:47
Opponent Clears Bottom Hook – Re-attacking with Good Head Position
2:47 - 8:03
Reiterating the Seated Head and Arm
8:03 - 14:23
Countering Opponent’s Elbow Wedge
14:23 - 21:50
Intro to Opponent Clearing Top Hooks
21:50 - 23:34
Using a Butterfly Hook to Enter Post Rear Mount
23:34 - 26:44
Differences Between High Ball Ride Underhook vs Overhook Side
26:44 - 30:25
Gripping Strategies to Counter Opponent’s Knee Post
30:25 - 35:33
Countering Successful Knee Post from High Ball Ride
35:33 - 38:36
Countering When Opponent Successfully Turtles
38:36 - 45:04

Volume 4

10 Lessons
Introduction to Escaping the Underhook Side – Upper Body
0:00 - 2:25
Using Far Wrist to Recover Head Positioning
2:25 - 11:15
Recovering Head Position When You Lose the Far Wrist
11:15 - 20:31
Using a Butterfly Hook to Reclaim Head Position
20:31 - 30:09
Recapturing the Back via Kimura
30:09 - 35:25
Value of Cross-Body Ride
35:25 - 39:53
Reclaiming the Back from Cross-Body Ride
39:53 - 48:33
Freestyle Guillotine from Cross-Body Ride
48:33 - 56:13
Hammerlock from Cross-Body Ride
56:13 - 1:01:01
Attacking the Legs from a Cross-Body Ride
1:01:01 - 1:05:56

Volume 5

18 Lessons
Offensive and Defensive Elbow Pummeling
0:00 - 2:48
Extraction & Reinsertion Method to Counter Elbow Pummel
2:48 - 5:45
Using a Cross Wrist to Counter Elbow Pummels
5:45 - 8:58
When Opponent Forces Two Strangle Hands
8:58 - 12:29
Hip Height Problem / Theory of Neck Pummeling
12:29 - 18:07
Introduction to Finishing from the Back
18:07 - 21:37
Recapping Underhook vs Overhook Side
21:37 - 25:32
Straight Wrist Grips vs Cross Wrist Grips
25:32 - 26:58
Dilemma Between Trapping the Hands and Attacking the Neck
26:58 - 30:39
Inherent Flaw of One-on-One Grips
30:39 - 33:52
Proper Head Positioning While Strangling
33:52 - 36:18
Multidirectional Grip Breaking
36:18 - 43:00
Ten Finger Grip Break
43:00 - 45:34
How to Properly Lock a Strangle
45:34 - 51:01
Using a Finger Walk to Counter Secondary Hand Interference
51:01 - 56:50
Countering Secondary Hand Thumb Line Grab
56:50 - 1:00:53
Countering Partner’s Primary Hand Grab
1:00:53 - 1:03:36
Eliminating Partner’s Primary Hand via Leg Trap
1:03:36 - 1:09:06
Two Ways of Trapping Hands
1:09:06 - 1:13:37

Volume 6

15 Lessons
Intro to Attacking from the Underhook Side
0:00 - 2:21
Using a Single Cross Wrist Grip to Trap a Hand
2:21 - 7:34
Single Cross Double Cross Dilemma
7:34 - 10:40
Strangle/Double Cross Trilemma
10:40 - 13:56
Using an Inside Wrist Grip to Trap an Arm
13:56 - 16:49
Using an Inside Wrist Grip to Switch to a Cross Grip
16:49 - 19:44
Countering the Secondary Defensive Hand with Opportunistic Trap
19:44 - 22:42
Understanding Top Pummels
22:42 - 25:07
Using Top Pummels to Acquire a Double Cross
25:07 - 28:31
Mindset Behind Finishing from the Underhook Side
28:31 - 30:55
Getting Underneath the Chin
30:55 - 37:35
Garrote
37:35 - 41:24
Mandible Strangle
41:24 - 47:40
Outro
47:40 - 51:14

Volume 7

5 Lessons
Roll 1 with Giancarlo Commentary
0:00 - 9:06
Roll 2 with Placido Commentary
9:06 - 14:44
Roll 3 with Ben Commentary
14:44 - 21:43
Roll 4 with Giancarlo Commentary
21:43 - 32:10
Roll 5 with Placido Commentary
32:10 - 40:20

Volume 8

5 Lessons
Roll 1 with Giancarlo
0:00 - 4:11
Roll 2 with Placido
4:11 - 8:15
Roll 3 with Ben
8:15 - 12:14
Roll 4 with Giancarlo
12:14 - 16:20
Roll 5 with Placido
16:20 - 20:21

What Will You Learn?

????️ Systematically Attacking The Back
A complete, position-based system for securing, controlling, and finishing from back control—designed by one of the sport’s greatest.

???? Course Overview

Gordon “The King” Ryan deconstructs every step required to dominate back control—from seatbelt setups and body positioning to choke finishes and escape prevention. Through multiple volumes and hours of instruction, you’ll learn how to take the back cleanly, maintain relentless control under pressure, and finish with precision using both classic and advanced choke techniques.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • Back Entry Foundations: Redirect opponent’s movement for openings; entry from turtle, scrambles, takedown finishes; foot placement, hip control, cross-body alignment.
  • Positional Control & Guarding: Deep seatbelt mechanics; transitions between seatbelt, body-triangle, upper-body controls; managing scrambles and grips.
  • Submission Finishing Mechanics: High-percentage chokes (rear-naked, bow-and-arrow, short chokes); advanced variations (loop choke, mounted-collar bow-and-arrow, shoulder-wrap).
  • Escape Prevention & Back Retention: Counter opponent’s escape attempts; re-tighten grips; transition to alternate controls; prevent roll/stand escapes.
  • Live Rolling Integration: Sparring footage with commentary; decision-making in motion; troubleshooting under pressure (hand fights, positional resets).

???? Who This Course Is For

Grapplers who want to:

  • Fully dominate from the back, not just get there
  • Use back position as both control and submission platform
  • Build confidence applying setups, finishes, and escapes under live resistance
  • Learn from a proven, systematic blueprint developed by one of the best ever

✅ Key Benefits

  • Complete Control-to-Submission Flow: Entry, control, and finish—contingencies built in.
  • Pressure-Ready Application: Techniques designed for live rolling and competition.
  • Structured & Drillable System: Drills and sequences for partner work and solo flow.
  • Modern Choke Arsenal: Classic rear-naked plus high-percentage variations.
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