Learn to wrestle up from guard and actually get on top.
The Bottom Line
You will learn clear wrestle-up paths from common no-gi guards. You will apply singles, doubles, and body locks with BJJ timing. You will not get a full open guard encyclopedia.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Guard to top players
Skip if: You dislike wrestling
Tech focus: Wrestle Up, Single Leg, Body Lock
Biggest takeaway: Stand and score
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What You'll Learn
A focused program to convert open guard into takedowns and reversals using singles, doubles, and body locks. It is concise and dense, with technique-first delivery. Community threads report strong results but mixed views on breadth and cohesion. If you struggle to get on top from guard in no-gi, this plugs a big gap.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Wrestle Up
- Single Leg
- Double Leg
- Ankle Pick
- Body Lock
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 4 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I started winning more when I stopped forcing sweeps and stood up into clean singles.
Why Nicky Ryan?
Nicky Ryan is a Danaher black belt and B-Team cofounder known for technical clarity and wrestle-up integration.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Dense, clear instruction that leveled up my guard.
- Found wrestle-up chances in positions I used to stall.
- Good balance of wrestling mechanics with BJJ context.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Feels like a move collection to some viewers.
- Shorter scope than a full open guard system.
- Not ideal if your wrestling fundamentals are weak.
Smart Alternatives
- Interplay Between High Step and Body Lock Passing – Pair top-game sequences with your wrestle-ups. (Price: $197.00)
- Slay The Wrestle Up Guard vs Kneeling Opponent – Study top counters to refine your entries.
Sources & References
Official listing: View Nicky Ryan's Wrestle Up Series on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
