A full turtle ride system that exposes the back with repeatable mechanics.
The Bottom Line
You learn cross-body ride, power half and reverse tight waist chains. You also get live-roll breakdowns to see timing. You will not get broader guard entries.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Turtle-heavy rooms
Skip if: You want general entries
Tech focus: Cross Body Ride, Power Half, Hook Insertion
Biggest takeaway: Ride before hooks
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What You'll Learn
Pure turtle breakdown study: cross-body ride, power half, reverse tight waist, diagonal control and hook insertion sequences. Includes live rolling breakdowns. It is a specialist course that pairs perfectly with general back systems.
If your room turtles a lot, this becomes your highest-percentage pathway.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Cross Body Ride
- Reverse Tight Waist
- Power Half
- Diagonal Control
- Hook Insertion
- Crucifix Entries
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Footage Breakdown, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 9 hours and 11 minutes
- Volumes: 8
- Released: 2020
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I use this when students struggle to keep rides long enough to sink hooks; the diagonal control lessons fix that quickly.
Why Gordon Ryan?
Multiple-time ADCC champion; renowned for a step-by-step, system-first approach. Turtle rides and diagonal control are part of his trademark control style.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Best resource for reliably taking the back off turtle.
- Great breakdowns of hook timing and rides.
- Pairs well with primary back attack system.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Niche if your gym rarely turtles.
- Expensive for a specialist topic.
Smart Alternatives
- Back Attacks: Enter The System – Completes the finishing mechanics after the back take. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2018)
- Attacking the Turtle Made Easy – Simpler, cheaper turtle toolkit. (Price: $79.00, 2 vols, 2025)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Systematically Attacking the Turtle Position on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
