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The Pillars of Defense: Turtle & Front Headlock Escapes by Gordon Ryan reviews

The Pillars of Defense: Turtle & Front Headlock Escapes by Gordon Ryan has 64 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.97 out of 5. 97% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from December 24, 2021 to August 31, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.

Who reviewed The Pillars of Defense: Turtle & Front Headlock Escapes by Gordon Ryan

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The reviews

• Gordon Ryan The Pillars of Defense: Turtle & Front Headlock Escapes

  A Game Plan for When Everything Goes Wrong What makes this instructional so useful is that Gordon gives you multiple ways to safely turn turtle and front headlock positions back into guard, a standing position, or even an offensive opportunity instead of just trying to survive. There’s a lot of detail to absorb, but having an actual escape system is much better than my old strategy of getting stuck underneath someone half my age and waiting for them to get tired—which apparently takes a lot longer than it used to.

  Scott K.August 31, 2026Verified buyerBrown belt7-9 yrs training

• amazing by the goat

  amazing

  Luiz G.July 21, 2026CanadaVerified buyerBlack belt16 yrs training

• フロントチョークからのディフェンス

  チョークを取られる回数が減りました。

  一真 福.February 17, 2026Verified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• ディフェンス

  チョークを取られる回数が減りました。

  一真 福.February 17, 2026JapanVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• Headlocks

  Phenomenal and immediately applicable like all other Ryan videos

  Vito F.December 30, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt4-6 yrs training

• Turtle

  Decent. Passable.

  J J.November 15, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlack belt16 yrs training

• He does it again

  Great headlock escape video and sonny

  Nicholas S.October 12, 2025United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt4-6 yrs training

• The Pillars of Defense: Turtle & Front Headlock Escapes

  A+

  Sean S.August 20, 2025United StatesVerified buyerWhite belt16 yrs training

• Love it

  I always learn something new from Gordon Ryan’s instructionals. I especially liked learning about the different types of turtle positions and when and how to transition from them.

  Shota W.June 21, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt4-6 yrs training

• gordon at his best

  gordon at his best

  weijiu w.June 19, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• Excellent Defense

  Great information

  ShongThiam L.April 30, 2025United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt4-6 yrs training

• excellent topic

  common position covered very well.

  Peter M.April 17, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt4-6 yrs training

• Gordon details make the difference

  All the small details Gordon goes over are so invaluable. it separates you from those that don't watch his courses.

  Alexander R.March 5, 2025United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt1-3 yrs training

• Turtle

  I have been getting into trouble with the turtle position in the gym. This instructional has helped me with stopping back takes. Thank you!

  Shayne C.February 16, 2025United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt4-6 yrs training

• great details

  great details

  Shane R.February 3, 2025United StatesVerified buyerWhite belt1-3 yrs training

• Must have

  I have been absolutely loving GR's instructionals. it suits my learning style, has so much important detail about the positions. This is a must have

  Tristan S.January 27, 2025AustraliaVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• The Pillars of Defense: Turtle & Front Headlock Escapes

  The Pillars of Defense: Turtle & Front Headlock Escapes

  채 한.January 21, 2025South KoreaVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• escape

  great

  alec w.November 17, 2024United StatesBlack belt7-9 yrs training

• pillar of defense: front headlock and turtle positions

  Gordon Ryan

  Ky N.October 8, 2024United StatesVerified buyerBrown belt7-9 yrs training

• So helpful

  I have always struggled with getting out of turtle position. It's affected my confidence to shoot for takedowns or get out of bottom position. After watching two of the sections, I can already so a major difference in my rolls. So helpful if you struggle with the same thing.

  Justin K.September 25, 2024United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt7-9 yrs training

• great

  great instructions I've ever sern

  Hiroya N.September 23, 2024United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

• the pillars of defense: turtle& front headlock escapes

  super informative. details I've been missing are now found with this instructional.

  matthew m.August 26, 2024United StatesVerified buyerPurple belt4-6 yrs training

• awesome techniques

  awesome techniques

  Rodrigo O.July 23, 2024United StatesVerified buyerBlack belt16 yrs training

• escapes

  Gordon provides, not only individual techniques, but helpful overarching strategies for escapes

  George P.June 11, 2024United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt10-12 yrs training

• many questions answered

  I had so many questions about this position but not anymore, very helpful

  Joaquin V.June 1, 2024United StatesVerified buyerBlue belt1-3 yrs training

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