Nicky Ryan Seminar – Budapest Recap (October 26)
Budapest was the final stop of the Nicky Ryan European Seminar Tour, and it couldn’t have ended on a better note. On October 26, grapplers from all over Hungary gathered at UTE Judo Szakosztály for an afternoon of high-level no-gi learning.
The focus of the seminar was on wrestle-ups — using control, timing, and smart angle changes to turn guard into offense. Nicky broke down how to create movement, connect to the legs, and convert every exchange into a scoring opportunity. The pace was methodical, and the concepts clicked quickly across all levels.
During the VIP session, he dove into body-lock passing, emphasizing safe entries, upper-body connection, and how to neutralize hip movement before applying pressure. The structure and precision of his approach gave everyone a deeper understanding of how to dominate top position with efficiency instead of strength.
The atmosphere throughout the day was relaxed but focused — the perfect mix for learning, rolling, and connecting with one of the sport’s most technical minds.
Thank you to our sponsors
Big thanks to our event partners for supporting the Budapest stop:
Kepen Café — a soon-to-open Budapest spot serving specialty coffee and açaí bowls, bringing fresh energy to the local BJJ community.
Combat Sports Hygiene — personal hygiene products made specifically for grapplers, helping you stay clean and protected on the mats.
Photos
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