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The Modern Defensive Guard by Ryan Hall reviews
The Modern Defensive Guard by Ryan Hall has 65 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.94 out of 5. 97% are five-star and 1 is one or two stars. Reviews run from April 26, 2022 to July 11, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Who reviewed The Modern Defensive Guard by Ryan Hall
10 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Purple | 5 | 5.0 |
| White | 3 | 5.0 |
| Blue | 1 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 1 | 5.0 |
Where to buy it
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The reviews
great details
great details
Masterful
Ryan Hall gives in-depth analysis and great explanations
One of the best tutorials I've ever seen
This is not just about guard, but about the nature of a jiu jitsu as a whole. It has improved my game across the board.
Hidden Gem
This instructional is a hidden gem. Definitely a laying of a foundation I imagine a lot of people don’t get. Will improve your bjj imo.
The concepts Ryan explains gives a different perspective than often taught in most gyms.
Study well
Good stuff
Interesting concepts
In this instructional, Ryan Hall explains the mechanics of fundamental concepts. It is very useful in combination with the study of techniques. The instructional is very rich, it takes quite some time to assimilate, but definitively worth it.
Awesome Technical Detail - Great Presentation
This is now my favorite instructional. I love the breakdown of position and techniques. If you can only buy one course, ever, this is probably the one to go with!
Principles
I think this is his magnum opus I go back and watch it every couple months
Helpful
Great instructional
Alot of concepts but hard
Alot of concepts but hard to digest
Full of Gems
A great philosophy of defense. Ryan Hall is super innovative and practical at the same time. I wish he had more instructionals out because I would get every single one. Well worth the price!
awesome as expected
great video
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:excellent resource
Ryan Hall is the conceptual king. Love this guys tutorials. Buy it. You won't regret it
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:I appreciate Ryan's conceptual approach to teaching
I appreciate how Ryan teaches concepts rather than moves in a blind/robotic way, and I feel that this helps me improve, really
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Ryan Hall has interesting insight
Ryan Hall has interesting insight into techniques. Highly influential on approach to playing guard. Different style of teaching based around concepts.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Great!
Really helpful
Great For Beginners
Fantastic for beginners as it goes through the basics and how to keep yourself in powerful positions.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging:Mind Blowing
Holy moly, this was paradigm shifting. I feel like a beginner all over again. Heavy on concept, this instructional is all about how there is something rotten in the state of Jiu-Jitsu. Often we accept bottom without a second thought. Ryan goes through painstaking details about why that's often a bad idea, and what's a better way. So much to digest here. I'll be referring back to this for years.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great Concepts
Ryan teaches details techniques but does a great job of explaining the concepts and reasoning behind each technique taught.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Great for understanding the open
Great for understanding the open guard!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:Awesome detail
Awesome detail
Favorite Guard Instructional
Absolutely brilliant. The content is focused on concepts and principles more than individual techniques, but includes both. Highly recommend, this is my favorite instructional I’ve bought.
Really love this series. Masterpiece
Really love this series. Masterpiece of approach and concepts of defensive guard. I want more from RH!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Ryan Hall
Nice job hall. Good class
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