Systematically Attacking The Crucifix by Gordon Ryan

The greatest grappler on the planet is going to show you how to take advantage of one of the most underutilized positions in grappling Gordon Ryan, the best no gi grappler to ever do it has won several matches at the highest level by utilizing the crucifix and dominated so many opponents with position. Although the back is considered the most dominant position, some would argue the crucifix is just as devastating. The amount of submissions you have readily available from this position are amazing and who better to break it down for you than Gordon Ryan?  Gordon is not only the most talented BJJ competitor, he is also an incredible instructor and long time best-seller on our store for good reason. Contrary to popular belief, there are various ways to get to the crucifix and multiple crucifix positions Gordon is going to break them all down, the mounted crucifix, the front headlock crucifix, the turtle crucifix and the belly up back crucifix.  Check Out a Free Sample: What Will You Learn?  The greatest grappler on the planet is going to show you how to take advantage of one of the most underutilized positions in grappling. The crucifix has LONG been extremely overlooked, primarily because IBJJf did not award points for the position, so many high level competitors disregarded it. Meanwhile, the crucifix is one of the best positions to dominate an opponent and attack. Gordon Ryan, the best no gi grappler to ever do it has won several matches at the highest level by utilizing the crucifix and dominated so many opponents with position. Although the back is considered the most dominant position, some would argue the crucifix is just as devastating. The amount of submissions you have readily available from this position are amazing and who better to break it down for you than Gordon Ryan?  Gordon is not only the most talented BJJ competitor, he is also an incredible instructor and long time best-seller on our store for good reason. His ability to articulate information and breakdown even the most complex techniques into easily digested material is truly an art.  Contrary to popular belief, there are various ways to get to the crucifix and multiple crucifix positions. Gordon is going to break them all down, the mounted crucifix, the front headlock crucifix, the turtle crucifix and the belly up back crucifix.  What Exactly Do You Get? Part 1 Intro Mounted Crucifix Vs Back Crucifix Chest To Chest/Chest To Back Rule Overview Intro To Attacking Mounted Crucifix Isolating The Far Arm Isolating The Near Arm With Top Leg Isolating The Near Arm With Bottom Leg Isolating The Near Arm With Head Block Crossface Controlling The Nearside Arm Far Arm Kimura Part 2 Dorsal Kimura To Kimura Dorsal Kimura To Side Triangle (Yoko Sankaku) Crucifix To Back Triangle (Ushiro Sankaku) Crucifix To Wrong Way Triangle (Hantai Sankaku) Triangle To Mount North South To Crucifix Part 3 Intro To Crucifix From Mount Why Make The Switch Crucifix Vs Unlocked Hands Crucifix Vs Locked Hands Over The Back Crucifix Vs Locked Hands Under The Chest Intro To Crucifix From Front Headlock High Crotch Rule Baiting/Opponents Leg Grab/Failed Knee Slide Key Elements To Maintaining Crackdown Heisting To Crucifix Part 4 Intro To Crucifix From Turtle Position Set Ups Garrote Switching To Crotch Lock Rolling Opponent Through Part 5 Intro To Belly Up Back Crucifix Opponents Escape Routes Controlling The Near Arm And Head Controlling The Far Arm Garrote Hara Gatame Opponent Raises Hip Take The Back Opponent Brings Head To Floor, Switch To Kimura Following A Back Roll Part 6 Unifying Moves Opponent Frees Near Arm Follow To Crotch Lock Opponent Frees Far Arm T Kimura T Kimura To Yoko Sankaku Opponent Frees Head Back To Crucifix Back Attacks To Crucifix Off Failed Arm Trap Outro Part 7 Rolling - Ty Rolling - Sonny Rolling - James Rolling - Landon Part 8 Rolling Commentary – Ty Rolling Commentary – Sonny Rolling Commentary – James Rolling Commentary – Landon