Advanced guillotine mechanics and chaining that weaponize the front headlock for no-gi.
The Bottom Line
You will learn high-wrist and arm-in guillotines with precise mechanics. You will connect attacks across front headlock transitions. You will not get much gi-specific guidance.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: No-gi specialists
Skip if: On tight budget
Tech focus: Guillotine, Arm In Guillotine, Front Headlock
Biggest takeaway: High wrist matters
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What You'll Learn
Ryan isolates the guillotine family with high-wrist mechanics, arm-in options, counter chains and transitions. It is dense, advanced and aimed at no-gi specialists. Pairs well with Danaher’s FHL for positional glue. Expect lots of grip nuance.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Guillotine
- High Wrist Guillotine
- Arm In Guillotine
- Snap Down
- Front Headlock
- Go Behind
- Counter Submissions
- Guard Entries
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Footage Breakdown
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 4 hours and 49 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I improved finishes by prioritizing high wrist before any squeeze, then switching to arm-in as they pummel.
Why Gordon Ryan?
Gordon Ryan is an ADCC champion and New Wave athlete known for systematic teaching and high finishing percentages in no-gi.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Deep finishing mechanics; huge detail on high-wrist.
- Clearer on guillotine specifics than broad FHL sets.
- Pairs well with Danaher FHL; builds a lethal choke threat.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Pricey and long; requires committed study time.
- Some prefer Lachlan’s teaching style and pacing.
- Less gi-specific adaptation guidance.
Smart Alternatives
- The Front Headlock System – Broader position-first FHL curriculum that complements the guillotine focus. (Price: $197.00)
- High Percentage Chokes: No Gi – A shorter, easier starting point for FHL chokes. (Price: $79.00)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Systematically Attacking The Guillotine on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
