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Gordon Ryan
Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitionergrappler
Gordon Ryan is a retired American submission wrestler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, considered by many to be the greatest no–gi grappler of all time due to his many accomplishments. Ryan is a seven-time ADCC Submission wrestling world champion, three-time IBJJF No-Gi World champion and a four-time Eddie Bravo Invitational champion.
Across 1 conversation, Gordon Ryan ranges across confidence, grappling, diet. John Danaher believes identifying undervalued skills in a sport can lead to competitive advantages. Georges St-Pierre's success was partly due to his willingness to try unconventional tactics, like taking down superior wrestlers.
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previewJohn Danaher emphasizes the importance of exploiting undervalued skills in competitive sports to gain an edge over opponents.
#260Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time
Gordon Ryan's critique of strength training challenges the common belief in its universal benefits for grappling.
#260Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time
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