Deep mechanics and sequencing with a clear outside ashi bias.
The Bottom Line
You will learn high-level leg breaking mechanics and how to funnel to strong finishes. You will not get many entries. You should know ashi names and goals first.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Experienced leg lockers
Skip if: You need entries
Tech focus: Outside Heel Hook, Ashi Garami, 50/50
Biggest takeaway: Funnel to outside ashi
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What You'll Learn
Ryan codifies his lowers from the attacker’s view with strong emphasis on funneling to outside ashi for breaks. Expect depth on mechanics and sequencing over fancy entries.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Outside Heel Hook
- Inside Heel Hook
- Ashi Garami
- 50/50
- Leg Entanglements
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 8 hours and 26 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I got the most by mapping his funnels onto my favorite entries rather than replacing them.
Why Gordon Ryan?
Gordon Ryan is a multiple-time ADCC champion and one of the most successful submission grapplers, known for leg lock dominance.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- One of the best leg lock sets for depth on basics.
- Very detailed; enough study material for months.
- Clear approach to favoring outside ashi and funneling positions.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Covers few entries; assumes familiarity with positions.
- Less groundbreaking if you already own Danaher or DDS material.
- Not focused on newest innovations per some reviewers.
Smart Alternatives
- Leg Locks: Enter The System – More foundational with clearer taxonomy. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols)
- Breaking Legs And Breaking Hearts – Concise mechanics and a faster start for many. (Price: $197.00)
- Battle Tested Down Under Leglocks – Modern counters and 50/50 finishing emphasis. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Systematically Attacking The Legs on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
