The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
1,192 reviews · 4.98 / 5
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Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Escapes Gi & No Gi by Lachlan Giles reviews, page 5
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.
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Great and pedagogical instructional
It was either this escape instructional or the equivalent instructional from Danaher, Decided to buy this one since I'm a white belt with a body type similar to Lachlan. It felt more natural to try and emulate him as a beginner. Very pedagogical instructions and the commented rolls are great.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Lachlan's details are always on
Lachlan's details are always on point. He goes smoothly through all options and things to look out for/to drill.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Best Introductory Course
In my opinion this is hands down a must have Instructional for your first years in BJJ. As a white belt you are going to be playing off worse positions almost all the time, and Lachlan does a phenomenal job guiding you through escaping all of them. I noticed my game has improved tremendously and I have not even gone through all of the material yet. Also, it is structured in an encyclopedia-like fashion, and you can refer to each position and each counter if you are having trouble with a particular issue. There is enough stuff here even for more advanced practitioners, so you can't really go wrong with it. 10/10 recommend.
Among My favorites
I use a lot from this video to help me teach cogently at my dojo. It resonates well with beginners, but I love it for myself as well. Especially as I age.
All Lachlan's material is golden.
All Lachlan's material is golden. Best teacher ever and the best price for sure!
Recommend
Really good instructional for beginners and intermediate practitioners
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Highly recommended.
With this DVD you can perfect your position defense.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻concepts are easy to implement.
concepts are easy to implement. Giles explains fundamental movements helpful for a beginner building his game. also, find the commentary while rolling super helpful.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Escapes made easy
The perfect instructional for a white belt to survive.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Escape Everywhere
Brilliant instruction. This instructional is organized well and easy to follow. I love that Lachlan shows the top players options as well as your options. Obviously, knowing the techniques is important, but knowing your opponents reactions and options might be more important. This instructional will sharpen your knowledge and keep you a step ahead!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻For a white belt
I'm just a white belt but when i've watched this fundamentals, it have helped me can survive in many match
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻For a white belt
I'm just a white belt and this fundamentals have helped me can survive in many match
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Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Most important !!!
After losing my first competition by RNC I bought this dvd and it was the best decision I could make. Save my so many times on sparring at gym. In this instructional is everything what u need to escape from every single position. Top quality !!!
A High Quality Instructional And A Must Buy
Lachlan Giles' instructionals are always worth the cost. His teaching is always top notch and the quality of the video is at the highest quality. Lachlan breaks down each technique in a very easy to understand way and NEVER skims on the details. This instructional is 100% worth the buy and I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their escapes. It has definitely helped me improve my own escapes.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻You can never go wrong with an instructional by Lachlan Giles.
Always quality instruction from Lachlan. Understanding the the big picture and focusing on concepts will make a huge difference as you grow in the art. You can never go wrong with an instructional by Lachlan Giles.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great instructional
The section about escaping the back I found very helpful and the other escapes are very high percentage highly recommend for begginers
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻I'm only into chapter two
I'm only into chapter two so far,but I've been able to put much of it to practical use during my drills and rolls. Concepts are easy to follow, easy to understand. I'll be looking for more of his videos.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great fundamental instructional
As with all of Lachlans instructionals this has a tremendous level of detail . For both GI and no GI this is a tremendous value .
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent!
Excellent!
Essential Skill for Escape
This escape solution is useful for Gi and No Gi player.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great content as always from
Great content as always from Lachlan.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Giles being Giles
And pretty much covering the s**t out of escapes from traditional positions in Bjj.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻very good for beginners!
excellent escapes covered from every position. at the same time, very systematic about the positional hierarchy
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent place to start
This will help you see those little extra bits that you might miss in class. How to put your hands and where. How to keep your legs etc. Great for starting off as you will spend more time defending and having to escape.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻a lot of great material
A lot of great material for positional escapes, concepts and techniques that will keep you safe in bad situations and will help you roll with more confidence from one of the best instructors. You can not go wrong with Lachlan!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Fundementals of brazilian jiu jitsu escapes gi and no gi by Lachlan Giles.
Wery in depth, well tought.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Easy to understand.
Very practical and effective. Help reset the game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great
Great instructional, Lachlns teaching style is entertaining and easy to grasp.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Logical, Well thought out, good teaching style
Lachlan has a fantastic understanding of BJJ (obviously), but he has an equally solid understanding of how to teach, and what a white belt needs to learn. I really appreciate the logical progression to the escapes, that can then be linked together. I like the accuracy of the bookmarks. I like the detail that he goes into. I like the fact that he only says things once then leaves the rewinding up to us. I dont understand why half guard isnt in this escapes instructional (or others for that matter e.g danaher) - but on the premise of the 30 day returns policy I gave this a shot, and also bought the 'Half guard anthology' to fill the gap, while also building a full half guard game. All I can say is - I'm glad I did. Props to Lachy. I only hope some day I get the chance to train/roll with him in person
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Helping me Survive Longer
Really Great Instructional which is helping me stay in the game longer when I've gotten myself into bad positions.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻GREAT ESCAPES
This has really helped me with my escape game. Very clear explanations and very comprehensive. A must have for any collection.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Lachlan Giles Fundamentals of BJJ...
Simply the best.....
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻great details
super helpful. awesome explanation of principles and mechanical details.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻This is the best escape instructional for lighter people
I weigh 135 and these techniques produced the most immediate improvement in my escape results.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Lachlan Giles Fundamentals of BJJ Escapes
The format and pacing of this instructional is perfect. Some of the concepts were new to me or explained in a way that allowed me to see a different dimension to the concept/move.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻top notch
as usual, Lachlan Giles delivery an amazing product. one of the best outside there about this topic.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Lachlan is an encyclopedia!
One of my favorite bjj teachers. i find myself going back to Lachlan's videos to troubleshoot time and time again.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻This is what you need when you stuck with both shoulders on the mat.
With this instructional Lachlan has made it easy to troubleshoot your escapes. He has covered a great deal of every common defensive position and as the sections are well marked it is easy to find the right part. And there is both examples for gi and nogi, plus the rolling footage with Lachlans commentary is great, because you get to see the technique done in action. All in all, I think this instructional provides great tools to improve your defensive skills.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Mr.
Great video series. He gives great insight on how to practice the techniques in small components in order to be aware of different types of attacks and how to respond to them . As an older grappler this system will give me the tools to not only survive escapes but attack as well...
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great system
Great instructionals
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Excellent Detail, logical, relevant to all skill levels
I am a one stripe white belt. I have tried to learn several escapes from common control positions before but found them very hit and miss in actual rolling - especially as a small person. Lachlan goes into a lot of detail and a large number of scenarios so that I can see where the basic escapes have been failing me, understand why and work to correct my game. I love that he is also not a giant but has had success in ultimate weight class competitions so that I know his methods are biomechanically sound for those of us that are lighter.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great instructional
Great details
Awesome easy to follow techniques!
Worth the price. He gives out detailed and easy to follow instructions on how you can escape most common and advance submissions and if you ever find yourself in these bad spots. Highly recommended!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Lachlan Giles is a good instructor.
I like that Lachlan Giles thinks of how people will be coming back to watch the videos again and lays things out well from position to position. Good techniques and concepts.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great Instructional
Brilliant instructional which can be used at all levels. Lachlan is so good at explaining the escapes and concepts in both gi and no gi, highly recommended!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻One of the best instructors in BJJ
Lachlan does it again, so much useful stuff with advice on what to look for and the reaction to it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Straight to the point
Lachlan is a very very talented instructor, His escapes instructional has helped my game a lot
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Perfect for Building a Solid Foundation
This was the first instructional i bought about 3-4 months after starting bjj and it helped my understanding of the basic positions of bjj tremendously. This instructional is primarily about escapes and does a great job with that but the real value is in Lachlan's teaching style. Because he goes into so much detail on each position and doesn't just simply outline basic escape techniques he provides you with a vast conceptual understanding of each main position that translates not only into your escapes, but also into your offense so that you can better control and submit your opponent from these positions. Would recommend this to anyone looking to get better at bjj, well worth it. Thanks Lachlan!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great video. It shows gi
Great video. It shows gi and no gi variations to technique. Also there is a section with narrated sparring to review how to use the moves against a live opponent.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻
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