Systematically Attacking The Half Guard and Scrimmaging Whizzer vs Underhook by Gordon Ryan
Solve One of Jiu-Jitsu’s Biggest Battles — With Gordon Ryan
In Systematically Attacking The Half Guard and Scrimmaging: Whizzer vs Underhook, Gordon Ryan breaks down one of the most common—and misunderstood—positions in all of Jiu-Jitsu, and turns it into a clear, repeatable system you can rely on every time.
Widely regarded as the most accomplished No-Gi grappler of all time, Gordon is known for his unmatched submission rate and his ability to teach complex positions with precision and clarity. This series is a perfect example of that.
He doesn’t just show moves—he explains the why, the when, and the exact details that make them work at the highest level.
Solve One of Jiu-Jitsu’s Biggest Battles — With Gordon Ryan
There’s a moment in nearly every roll that determines everything…
You’re in the half guard scrimmage.
One player has the underhook.
The other has the whizzer.
Who wins—and why?
In Systematically Attacking The Scrimmage: Half Guard – Whizzer vs Underhook, Gordon Ryan breaks down one of the most common—and misunderstood—positions in all of Jiu-Jitsu, and turns it into a clear, repeatable system you can rely on every time.
Widely regarded as the most accomplished No-Gi grappler of all time, Gordon is known for his unmatched submission rate and his ability to teach complex positions with precision and clarity. This series is a perfect example of that.
He doesn’t just show moves—he explains the why, the when, and the exact details that make them work at the highest level.
Why This Series Is Essential
Master A Universal Position – The whizzer vs underhook battle happens in nearly every match
Simplified, Systematic Approach – Gordon breaks a complex scrimmage into clear, actionable steps
Built For Real Results – Learn what actually works against resisting opponents
From The Best To Ever Do It – Study the systems behind one of the highest submission rates in grappling history
Meticulous Instruction – Every detail is explained so you understand, not just memorize
What You’ll Learn
How to win the underhook vs whizzer battle consistently
The key principles that determine control, balance, and dominance in the scrimmage
How to turn small positional wins into sweeps, passes, or submissions
Gordon’s approach to decision-making in chaotic half guard exchanges
The exact adjustments that make techniques work against high-level resistance
How to chain attacks together seamlessly once you gain the advantage
Who This Is For
Grapplers who get stuck in half guard scrambles and want clear answers
Anyone looking to turn a confusing position into a predictable system
Competitors who want an edge in one of the most common exchanges in grappling
Students who value detailed, high-level instruction that actually translates
Gordon Ryan has built his legacy on solving Jiu-Jitsu’s toughest problems—and making them look simple.
This is one of them.
Stop guessing in the scrimmage.
Start winning it—systematically.
What Exactly Do You Get?
PART 1 – Core Concepts & Framework
Intro
Jiu-Jitsu vs Wrestling / Half Guard
Advantage for the Underhook
General Directions
Push-Pull Theory
Hooking the Leg
Battle of the Knees Overview
General Scenarios
Knees Up vs Knees Down
PART 2 – Attacking From The Underhook
Fundamentals
Intro to Attacking From Underhook
Hand Positions
Killing the Whizzer
Front Headlock & Core Reactions
Countering Front Headlock (Tight Waist / Height / Ankle Grip)
Cutback
Constant Kazushi
Waist to Front Headlock
Whizzer Counters & Transitions
Countering Strong Whizzer with Roll Through
Failed Roll Through to the Back
Failed Back Take → Hook the Leg
Primary Attacks
Far Knee Tap
Knee Tap to Pinch Headlock
Bodylock
PART 3 – Movement, Control & Winning The Scrimmage
Pull Through
Run to the Far Hip
Collecting the Nearside Leg
Pinning vs Stuffing
Body Position
Back vs Pin Dilemma
Importance of the Half Guard Interface
Counters & Reactions
Countering Knee Slide to Front Headlock
Cutback
Countering an Inversion
Countering Hard Whizzer with Roll Through
Roll Through to Back Take
Run to the Far Hip
PART 4 – Advanced Control & Leg Entries
Inserting the Far Hook
Knee Down → Knee Tap
Bodylock / Pinch Headlock Options
Leg Positioning & Control
Shelving the Legs
Shelving the Leg on the Inside Hip
Shelving the Leg Outside Hip
Counters & Reactions
Kani Basami Defense
Circling Opponent Down
Opponent Relinquishes Whizzer → Back Take
Leg Attacks & Wrestling Ups
Entering Cross Ashi
Follow to Inside Hip Single
Reverse Collar Tie
Running the Pipe
Following to Single Leg
PART 5 – Leg Entanglements & Problem Solving
Entering Ashi Garami
Pinning the Leg – Similarities & Differences
Opponent Steps Over Your Leg
Theory of the Covered Hips
Extraction & Recovery
Extracting the Leg vs Stuff
Compromised Underhook → Entering Legs
Extracting the Leg vs Pin
Compromised Underhook / V-Grip and Extract
Counters
Countering an Inside Shelf
Countering Far Hook Insertion (Early Stage)
Countering Far Hook Insertion (Late Stage)
PART 6 – Overhook (Whizzer) System
Intro into Overhook
Instructional Paradoxes
General Advantages & Disadvantages
Whizzer Placement
Balancing Act
Negating Locked Hands
Counters & Defense
Countering Bodylock
Countering Roll Through
Countering Front Headlock
Transitions
Inserting Far Hook
Chasing the Far Hip
Collecting a Leg
Countering Leg Entrances
Bodylock
Inside Hip Shelf
PART 7 – Advanced Counters & Scramble Mastery
Stuffing vs Pinning – Similarities & Differences
Extracting a Leg vs Pin
Opponent Steps Over Your Leg
Extracting a Leg vs Stuff
Keeping Hands Separated
Defensive Systems
Countering Bodylock
Uchi Mata
Countering Roll Through
Countering Back Take
Leg Position Counters
Countering Inside Hip Shelf
Countering Outside Hip Shelf
Countering Far Hook Insertion (Early Stage)
Countering Far Hook Insertion (Late Stage)
Transitions
Entering the Legs
Outro
PART 8 – Live Application
Rolling Footage
Rolling – Rainy
Rolling – Dominic
Rolling – Landon
Rolling – Rainy
Commentary
Rolling Commentary – Rainy
Rolling Commentary – Dominic
Rolling Commentary – Landon
Rolling Commentary – Rainy
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Format file 8x MP4 FHD 1080p
duration 6 hours 07 minutes
release 17 April 2026
Systematically Attacking The Half Guard and Scrimmaging Whizzer vs Underhook by Gordon Ryan
Systematically Attacking The Half Guard and Scrimmaging Whizzer vs Underhook by Gordon Ryan
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