The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
1,192 reviews · 4.98 / 5
Lachlan Giles · Combo
Guard Retention Anthology Bundle by Lachlan Giles & Ariel Tabak has 154 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 July 13, 2021 to August 14, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
As usual Giles videos are detail oriented, and this contains hours and hours of great information on how to pass guard, on almost every imaginable scenario. I highly recommend this, to anyone serious about their jiu-jitsu development
great instructional. so much info. a little tough to navigate
I got better at BJJ after this dvd
If your guard gets passed and you like outside foot positioning guards like de la riva, k guard, reverse de la riva and even closed guard, get this thing. It's a game changer.
This is not for the complete beginner, and for the hobbyist, this is realistically a multi year project, but this bundle contains everything you need to know to develop an impassible guard, and it includes some techniques to help you go on the attack out of your guard retention, but it is not an offence instructional
This is truly outstanding work from Giles and Tabak. Clear and thorough explanations with all the important details and no fluff, illustrated with realistic examples from multiple angles. Easily among the best and most important instructionals available.
There is so much in this video that helped me improve my guard and there is so much more I might understand further down the road. Very helpful
an invaluable resource for developing a world-class guard
So many details. Undoubtedly had helped my guard retention leaps and bounds.
This has instantly became the most detailed info I have ever been given about how not to let anyone get passed my gaurd by far the best
Lachlan and Ariel dive deep in depth on advanced retention techniques. A week after watching and drilling this a lot of training partners were complimenting me on my retention.
Taught in a great sequence which builds off of concepts and principles that are vital for all practitioners to know. Learning a tremendous amount from this series and highly recommend making the investment as it will pay dividends.
Basic stuff that will save your life
this has upped my guard retention game !
There is so much information crammed into this instructional. It has really improved my guard game and helped me survive longer against higher belts.
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Lachlan never misses. His content is awesome.
really difficult, but work well
Covers everything you need to know
Unparalleled depth and breadth. There are four ways your opponent can pass your guard: under it, over it, around it, or through it. Lachlan and Ariel cover them all in gi and no gi then add in narrated rolling footage and even stretching and flexiblity workouts too.
The holy grail of guard retention. A must have.
I revisit this one all the time. Fantastic Reference.
very detailed explanantion
Great movements/responses for guard retention
Great instructional. Well put together. Appreciate the live demos where he narrates real rolls. Tons of information. Will be useful throughout your entire Jiu Jitsu Career. I go back and view, to troubleshoot all my Guard issues.
So much contents, I will be going over this for a long time
There is so much here that it is hard to summarize. As Lachlan explains in the introduction, this video series is best used to help troubleshoot areas where you have having trouble retaining guard. But since I am still quite new to bjj (started less than a year ago), I am gradually slogging my way through and picking up lots of ideas that are helping me learn guard retention and basic bjj movement patterns. This is an excellent series that will help you a develop a solid foundation so that you can pursue a more aggressive style of guard play knowing that you will probably be able to recover if things go wrong.
100% needed if you play outside position guards. Mountains of content with just the right way to explain in order to make the information comprehensive.
great content.
No one can pass my guard now
This series is a must have for anyone. Such a wealth of knowledge from Lachlan and Ari.
I did not even finished volume 1 that I got compliments from some blue belts and white belts for my guard recovery & retention (currently white belt 3 stripes level)
Lots of details and emphasis on movements
Fantastic Video! It is very helpful video.
One of the best instructionals around
Excellent reference
Never get your guard passed again
Exactly what I was looking for in terms of guard retention as someone new to the sport.
The instructional covers all the necessary details and techniques to be successful at guard retention, now I think I have a whole library!
Great instructional
This set contains a lot of concepts and movements to learn and drill, but appears to contain all you could ever need to avoid getting your guard passed.
I just bought this instructional, can't wait to go trought. What i can say from skimming all the titles, it's absolutely massive, the bible of Guard Retention. A must have for anyone serious about guard retention. Thank you bjjfanatics for spreading this knowledge, you're the best !
All the info on guard retention you need
Very improve my guard retention.
glad I bought this series, patching a lot of holes in my game
So many key details that are preventing my guard getting passed I highly rate the whole series.
Just got into this and as someone who is only just starting to play open guard this seems like it will be ideal to prevent getting smushed by the bigger guys. Nice to have Gi and Nogi breakdown and as methodical as ever from laughlan
So many small details that are just gold for retaining your guard. love the fact that it's a mix of gi and nogi as well.
GREAT CONTENT. VERY THOROUGH. WELL WORTH THE PRICE
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