Current no-gi kimura pathways with live-room context.
The Bottom Line
You will learn how Ryan frames push vs pull and ties kimuras to passing and leg locks. You will see rolling segments to understand timing. You will not get gi-specific grip work.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: You want modern no-gi
Skip if: You dislike fast pacing
Tech focus: Power Kimura, Trimura, Kimura To Legs
Biggest takeaway: Link kimura to legs
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What You'll Learn
Ryan packages a modern no-gi kimura system with rolling footage plus commentary. You get push vs pull distinctions, entries from guard and half, and top transitions into passes and leg entries.
Presentation is brisk; the value is currency with current meta and the live-room breakdowns.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Pulling Kimura
- Power Kimura
- Kimura To Legs
- Kimura To Back
- Trimura
- North South Kimura
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Footage Breakdown
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 4 hours
- Volumes: 8
- Released: 2024
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I used the trimura dilemma as a reliable answer to locked hands and it opened entries to legs I was missing.
Why Gordon Ryan?
Gordon Ryan is a multiple-time ADCC champion and widely considered the top active no-gi competitor; he is also an experienced instructor with numerous long-form systems.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Up-to-date no-gi details with strong examples.
- Rolling segments clarify timing and decision-making.
- Clean pathways from kimura to passes and legs.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Pricey; most advise waiting for a sale.
- Some find the flow harder to follow than Danaher.
- A few call it ok, not great, compared to his best sets.
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Smart Alternatives
- Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher – More comprehensive conceptual groundwork if you prefer slower pacing. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2018)
- The Kimura Anthology by Lachlan Giles – Clearer progression for drilling partners across levels. (Price: $149.00, 8 vols, 2022)
- Kimura Domination by Tom DeBlass – Budget-friendly entries and finishes that work fast. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Systematically Attacking The Kimura on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
