Turn back takes into high-percentage strangles with precise hand-fighting and control rules.
The Bottom Line
You learn how to stay glued to the hips and shoulders while isolating arms for strangles or triangles. The double cross-wrist and mandible mechanics remove stubborn last-ditch defenses. Expect no-gi specifics; gi players will need to map grips.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Finish-focused
Skip if: You rarely get back
Tech focus: Double Cross Wrist, Rear Triangle, Mandible Strangle, Trap Arm, Seatbelt Management, Back Retention
Biggest takeaway: Hand fighting wins finishes
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What You'll Learn
A complete strangling and control series built around hand-fighting, shoulder crunch, double cross-wrist, and triangle transitions from the back.
If you already reach the back, this raises your finish rate quickly.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Double Cross Wrist
- Mandible Strangle
- Short Choke
- Rear Triangle
- Claw Grip
- Shoulder Crunch
- Seatbelt Management
- Trap Arm
- Wrist Walk
- Back Retention
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Footage Breakdown
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 8 hours and 16 minutes
- Volumes: 8
- Released: 2020
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I raised my finish rate by drilling only the first two strangle mechanics for a month before adding triangles.
Why Gordon Ryan?
Gordon’s back finishing percentage at elite level underlines this methodology. He emphasizes dilemmas: force one defense that opens another attack. The system rewards consistent hand-fighting habits and hip control.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Frequently called the best resource for positional control and back retention.
- Clear rules for hand fighting and finishing rear naked chokes.
- Made a big impact on several users’ back finishes early.
- Extensive detail matching what shows up in his ADCC runs.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some find the delivery long-winded without note-taking.
- A few prefer Danaher’s theory-heavy approach for context.
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Smart Alternatives
- Back Attacks: Enter The System – More theory depth and drills; excellent complement or alternative. (Price: $197.00, 2018)
- Master The Move: The Back Crucifix – Great add-on for crucifix routes off failed RNCs. (Price: $197.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Systematically Attacking The Back on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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