The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
1,192 reviews · 4.98 / 5
Lachlan Giles · Combo
Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Escapes Gi & No Gi by Lachlan Giles has 287 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 98% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from March 21, 2020 to October 27, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
124 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 4.98 |
| Blue | 40 | 4.97 |
| Purple | 16 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 7 | 5.0 |
| Black | 4 | 5.0 |

Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Escapes Gi & No Gi by Lachlan Giles is currently listed on the BJJ Fanatics storefront at $127.00 USD. View Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Escapes Gi & No Gi by Lachlan Giles on BJJ Fanatics
Lachlan breaks things down so logically it completely changes how you think about bad spots. Instead of frantic, energy-draining escapes, it’s all about frames, early prevention, and recovering guard without panicking. The crossover between gi and no-gi is seamless, and you’ll see immediate results on the mats the very next session. Absolute must-have.
Great piece of work from Mr. Giles. Sets the foundation for you journey in Jiu Jitsu. Love his material!
The best instructional I have found to start with as a white belt. Clearly details the escapes from all key positions.
AA
Lot's of escapes and as always heaps of key details from Lachy. Would have liked a bit more on side control but it makes up for it with other positions.
AAA
Recommended to start my journey understanding escapes. This course was extremely helpful.
Simply incredible content, rich in detail.
Good
Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Escapes Gi & No Gi is a very solid and useful instructional. It covers escapes from many different positions and gives a lot of valuable training material for both gi and no-gi. As always, Lachlan explains everything clearly, technically, and without unnecessary talking. The techniques are practical and easy to understand, making this a great resource for improving defensive skills and escapes. Overall, it is a very good instructional with a lot of high-quality content.
Has been so useful for a blue belt to get really comfortable to get out of tough places
A wealth of useful information
perfection
A
Excellent details on escapes
Great information
Easy to learn
Very good instructional that is easy to follow. I have struggled with my escapes but this has given some great concepts that have upped my game
Very good and well rounded instructional for both gi and nogi
great videos
Learn a lot from this
Can’t recommend this one enough. Very clear, precise, concise and well compiled. Thank you for all of the hard work Lochie!
This is definitely once of the best purchases I've made, it gives a good understanding of escapes on each position.
A classic video series about fundamental and advanced escapes and defenses.
A lot of quality, practical information explained clearly and easy to understand
very good!
This was a phenomenal instructional that covers more positions than Danaher's Going further faster instructional
Totally worth the price !
Great instructional and great approach to learning
Lachlan brilliantly teaches the fundamental escapes that make you a jujiteiro who's tough to submit!
Sehr hilfreich
You can buy without fear. Giles' instructional videos are always worth it. Your escapes in Jiu-Jitsu will definitely improve a lot.
Very thorough, yet succinct and to the point! One of the most fundamental instructionals - every BJJ practitioner needs to know how to escape bad positions!
Lachlan packs a ton of great info into this course
Very clear and well-structured instructional with a strong focus on concepts, positioning, and practical application. The system is easy to follow and works well in real training situations. Great balance between fundamentals and advanced details, making it useful for both learning and long-term development.
Lachlan such a great teacher and I love his thoroughness in all the positions.
Totally worth the price! Great knowladge
Amazing instructional that covers an immense wide range of escapes. More than Danaher's GFF pin escapes. Found out about this on reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/comments/iwzqbm/comparative_review_john_danahers_pin_escapes_and/
Wish I had bought this earlier. I frequently review sections after rolling
Fantastic and better than danaher
Lachlan’s most practical series yet. Clear, methodical escapes from every bad position, with gi + no-gi options and narrated sparring footage that ties it all together. Perfect for building real confidence under pressure.
He is great. He teaches every detail
Great for beginners. My defense improved significantly.
Highly useful! As a beginner, I constantly get put in a compromising position. This instructional helped me become confident in those positions because i can confidently escaoe and possibly reverse a position.
Great instructional on the fundamentals of the principles of escapes.
逃げるのが上手くなりました
Great Fighter, great Trainer
This video is phenomenal for helping you troubleshoot your escapes and helping yourself to survive tough situations.
Great information
Good job
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