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Systematically Attacking The Front Headlock by Gordon Ryan — ByteByU

Systematically Attacking The Front Headlock by Gordon Ryan

Choke with confidence — turn the front headlock into a high-percentage submission machine.

Revolutionize Your Approach To Attacking The Front Headlock With A Complete 8-Part Masterclass From Grappling GOAT Gordon Ryan!
Gordon Ryan presents his world-class Front Headlock Attack System that he uses to secure guillotines, anaconda chokes, d’arce chokes, go behinds, and more!
Understand the key differences between wrestling vs Jiu-Jitsu when it comes to attacking the front headlock and exploit your newfound knowledge to secure more strangles.
Thread between various front headlock controls like the chinstrap, front chest lock, and double triceps grips to maintain control against various front headlock defenses.
Finish more anacondas, D’arce chokes, and guillotines than ever before, with top-tier finishing concepts from Gordon Ryan!
Discover creative ways to defeat and exploit defensive hands from opponents attempting to stop the onslaught of front headlock attacks!
Troubleshoot common defensive reactions like guard pulls, roll throughs, peek outs, and more with precise counters that keep you in dominant position.
Learn the most sophisticated front headlock system in Jiu-Jitsu with Gordon Ryan and his 8-part instructional detailing all-aspects of dominating from the front head lock!

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Course Content

Part 1

9 Lessons

Intro

Wrestling Vs Jiu-Jitsu - Key Differences

Basic Elbow Dilemma

Offensive Hand Positions

Defensive Hand Positions

Overview

Locked Vs Unlocked Hands

Ways To Escape

Stance

Part 2

8 Lessons

Intro To Front Head And Arm/Chin Strap

Countering Basic Guard Pull With A Knee Slide

Forcing Chest To Chest Half Guard

Countering 2 On 1 And Circle

Countering Peak Out

Countering Elbow Pass

Basic Snap Down From 4 Point

Similarities And Differences Between Front Head Lock And Chinstrap

Part 3

6 Lessons

Intro To Front Chest Lock

Countering A Guard Pull

Forcing Chest To Chest Half Guard

Countering Peak Out

Basic Snap Down From 4 Point

Similarities And Differences Between Front Chest Lock And Double Triceps

Part 4

15 Lessons

Intro To Guillotines

Types Of Guillotines

Overview

Basic Elbow Rule

Centerline Shift

Chin To Chest

Lower Body Control

Set Ups Vs No Defensive Hands

Set Ups Vs Single Defensive Hand

Set Ups Vs 2 Defensive Hands

Misdirection Set Ups

Finishing Mechanics

Various Leg Positions

Finish From Mount

Guillotine Combos

Part 5

18 Lessons

Intro To Anaconda

Guillotine Anaconda Dilemma

Basic Set Up

Counter Drag

4 Point Anaconda

Countering Defensive Roll

Olympic Roll To Anaconda

Anaconda To Guillotine

Intro To D’arce

D’arce Guillotine Dilemma

Belly Up/Belly Down Theory

Basic Knee Block Feed

Locking The D’arce

Finishing Mechanics

D’arce To Guillotine

Anaconda/Guillotine/D’arce/Go Behind Quadrilemma

Take 2

Seated Kata Gatame

Part 6

12 Lessons

Intro To Go Behinds

Consequences Of Go Behind - Wrestling Vs Jiu-Jitsu

Overview

Knee Block Go Behind

Cross Knee Block

Misdirectional Throw By

Misdirectional To Cross Knee Block

Guillotine To Knee Block

Armdrag

Similarities And Differences - Chinstrap/Front Headlock Vs Chest Lock And Double Triceps

Submission/Go Behind Combos

Overview

Part 7

5 Lessons

Rolling - Reese

Rolling - Landon

Rolling - Fernando

Rolling - Reese 2

Rolling - Landon 2

Part 8

5 Lessons

Rolling Commentary - Reese

Rolling Commentary - Landon

Rolling Commentary - Fernando

Rolling Commentary - Reese 2

Rolling Commentary - Landon 2

????️ Systematically Attacking The Front Headlock

A precision-based system that transforms the front headlock into a high-pressure attacking platform—offering control, chaining submissions, and seamless transitions under resistance.

???? Course Overview

Gordon Ryan meticulously breaks down the front headlock position, teaching you how to control posture, apply pressure, and initiate a structured sequence of submissions and transitions. By systematizing entries, grips, and live chain responses, you learn to dominate from the front headlock with consistency and strategic depth.

???? What You’ll Learn

Control & Pressure Framework
Essential grips: chin strap, double-tricep, and shoulder-wedge control
Body alignment: shoulder-to-hip pressure and head positioning
Frame maintenance to sustain control and avoid counters
Submission Chains
Guillotine series: high-elbow, arm-in, low-wrist finishes
Darce and Anaconda transitions that flow naturally from guillotine control
Sweep-to-choke entries and takedowns based on headlock pressure
Takedown & Back-Capture Options
Go-behind mechanics using knee-block, arm-drag, shoulder-snap
Wrestling-influenced entries into back control
Pressure cues to transition from head pressure to takedown chain
Flow Drills & Live Application
Partner drills integrating control, pressure, and chaining
Sparring exercises that build timing and transitions under resistance
Reaction-based flow training for instinctive application

???? Who This Course Is For

Ideal for grapplers who:

Want to attack through control, not just submit
Appreciate system-based, chainable sequences under resistance
Train both gi and no-gi and need top-to-bottom attack frameworks
Seek a pressure-first position game rooted in flow and structure

✅ Key Benefits

✔ Control-Powered Offense — Turn headlock pressure into submission flow, not just positional pressure.
✔ Structured Attack Chains — From grip to finish, each movement builds toward dominance.
✔ Drill-And-Roll Ready — Perfect for flowing drills and live rolling integration.
✔ Resistance-Approved System — Designed to succeed against active, reactive opponents.