The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
1,183 reviews · 4.98 / 5
Lachlan Giles · Combo
The guard Retention Anthology: Around and Under by Lachlan Giles & Ariel Tabak has 106 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 5.0 out of 5. 100% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from September 20, 2020 to June 24, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Exactly what I was looking for. A deep dive into guard retention.
I have a couple guard retention videos from some of the top tier teachers. This is the best I’ve seen. My retention game has instantly improved. Although I’m not a very flexible person, this video inspired me to add some more stretches to my workout routine. Highly recommended!
This is very good video to learn from
Have been watching this consistently for the last year and I keep coming back to it and picking up new additions every time I watch it. Lachlan is the gold standard for instructionals.
The Guard Retention Anthology: Through The Legs and Close Range by Lachlan Giles & Ariel Tabak
good
as always it's good standard
I feel like every instructional from Lachlan Giles is extensive, clear and proven to work. Also, it's a great choice for anyone on the shorter and/or lighter side of body composition.
In-Depth Instructional, well explained and presented
Literally changed my game and how I view playing guard. It takes time to rethink how to play guard but stick with it, it’s worth it. Having some flexibility definitely helps but everyone should be able to get something from this instructional.
Giles and Tabak give an incredible amount of detail. Well thought-out instructional. Best for mid-way blue belts and up.
greatly improved my guard retention according to my teamates even just after the first 3 volumes.
Lachlan's techs have definitely been a game changer for me.
the amount of detail is phenomenal. lots of great techniques tips and tricks that will help everyone with their guard retention. I recommend this to everyone of all levels. Everyone can learn something new over and over again.
As a former wrestler coming into bjj.. guard retention has been one of my biggest challenges.. Implementing Lachlans guard retention has been an eye opener and made me feel a lot more secure on the mats.
Amazing, transformed my Jui-jitsu!
great
in depth overview of guard retention
An encyclopedic compendium on Guard retention. Very complete.
Huge project, but definitely worth it.
This is the best guard retention instructional available.
Instructional very well done. Guard retention made more simple and easy to apply. Highly recommended
Outstanding. This is the best and most comprehensive instructional about guard retention out there. The practical examples are really helpfull.
goes hard
One of the best instructionals ever
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