Gordon playing defense for Danaher is the story people should argue about

May 17, 2026, 9:35 AM

Everyone posts Gordon attacking legs and backs. The better training story is The New Yorker describing Danaher using Gordon as the defensive example while he explained contingency-based grappling.

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The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/the-jujitsu-master-turning-an-ancient-art-into-a-modern-science
BJJ Heroes: https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/gordon-ryan

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What detail made this work or fail when you tried it live?

Answer with a cue, not a lecture.

Drop it into a class recap and ask students where they got stuck.

Source stays attached so outside creators get clear credit.

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