The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles
1,192 reviews · 4.98 / 5
Lachlan Giles · Combo
The guard Retention Anthology: Around and Under by Lachlan Giles & Ariel Tabak reviews, page 2
The guard Retention Anthology: Around and Under by Lachlan Giles & Ariel Tabak has 107 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 November 8, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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Nothing to complain
One of the best instructionals ever
Best guard retention instructional
It’s definitely the best out there worth every penny!!!
Fantastic guard retention instructional
I used to get my guard passed alot. This instructional has significantly improved my game. Bought it a year ago and still go back and watch specific sequences when I struggle with my retention game.
Immediate improvements
Got some compliments about my guard after watching just the first DVD
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Simple perfect
The best video on guard retention ever made
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻The Best Instructional I Own
Based on my family and life schedule, I don’t get to train live more than 1-2x per week, so I’m a little bit of an instructional junkie. I have owned this series since the time it came out and I can honestly say I have come back to it more than any other one I own. It has completely transformed my game. As a white belt, there was nothing worse than just feeling like people would melt through your guard like it was room temperature butter. This series (along with the through the legs and close range) have dramatically improved my retention ability. In a lot of Danaher’s videos he references “people of similar size and skill level” and I can honestly say that most blue belts (which I currently am) simply cannot pass my guard and I owe it all to Lachlan and Ariel. This series should easily have 10x the reviews it has. I know guard retention isn’t the coolest topic ever, but BJJ is just so much more enjoyable when you can actually try and set things up without worrying people will pass you in an instant. Thank you Lachlan and Ariel, this is the best instructional I own!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗So in depth
This instructional is ground-breaking. The knowledge of the instructors is amazing and so in depth. The techniques of part 2 of the instructional alone will level up your game immediately.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Essential
Each of lachlans instructionals are unbelievable value for money, the quality of instruction and production is unbeaten
Guard Retetion by Lachlan Giles
Amazing instructional on guard retention on par with "They shall not pass"
The best!
The only guard retention instructional you need. So many details on the most common guard passes you’ll come across.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Exhaustive not exhausting
Amazing insight into top level guard retention 10/10 would recommend
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Goooood!!
Good video!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Master of the leg dab
Guard retention is the holy grail of bjj. If someone can't pass aren't you than invincible? Instead of showing random moves Ari and Giles will equip you with nuanced concepts of guard retention. If you stick to their plan you will see a huge increase in your capacity to defend yourself from guard and to become an open guard player. The high pummel became crucial to my game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻The Guard Retention Anthology: Around and Under the Legs,
Very in-depth explanation of a very important concept that you use every day/night at training!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻MORE DEEP STUDY ON THE GUARD
Very analytical...feels like getting brown belt insuits explained at a white belt ltvel
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻**** Sandwich
Outstanding immediate takeaways. Not bogged down with theoretical or philosophical ear beating. Love these, will require me to get much better in the way of mobility and flexibility but sensible and strong strategy.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Giles is the gold standard
Giles is the gold standard for instruction quality, depth, bang for the buck.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Worth it!!
So worth the every penny. I would buy it again if I had to.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Giles = GOAT
Structured so well and is easy to follow as usual
Fantastic Instructional
Actionable concepts on guard retention - great content
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Invaluable info
An unreal amount of content for the price
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Love it! it helps me
Love it! it helps me a lot! Lachlan is the best
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great and comprehensive
Very good and extense instructional here. So much delivered in one single video.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Really Enjoyed
I play a great deal of open guard. These series helped me fix some small but important details. It was worth the money.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great Instructional
Great Instructional
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great for Guard Retention Development
This video is the best I have come across for this specific area of bjj. It has opened up my eyes to the possibilities of developing a solid guard retention. I have learned so much just in watching the first part. There are detailed explanations that accompany each technique along with solid examples shown.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻The most in depth instructional on the subject out there
Transformed my game. While at the end of my white belt period, probably had the best guard retention in the gym (got promoted since).
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻The most in depth guard retention course available
Amazingly detailed and thorough instructional of modern guard retention. Hard to believe they managed to spread it out to over 8 volumes and there is still a second separate course on passing through the legs. Very highly recommended
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Excellent
Truly systematic (as best as guard retention can be as a topic), Giles and Tabak teach concepts and movesets which are then applied quite consistently across a number of situations. Best recommended for people with a few years of experience.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻One of the best on Guard retention.
I have watched a bunch of videos on guard retention, and this is one of the best i have seen. His approach fits my style , and the teaching format with him showing a technique and then you get to see it during live sparring makes it easier to learn.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Lachlan has the best instruction style
I find Lachlan’s instruction style to be optimal for my learning. He’s detailed with a good balance of verbal instruction vs demonstration.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Fresh Perspectives for Guard Players
Lachlan Giles’ perspectives on grappling are thorough, unique, and game-tested. His instructionals are packed with applicable techniques and info—one of the greatest teachers of the modern game!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻It was great!
It was great!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Very thorough and easy to
Very thorough and easy to follow. I’ve started using theses concepts and techniques in class with great success.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Very advanced!
I would definitely say, this is the modern Jiu-jitsu of one of the best grapplers in the world. I bought almost all Lachlan instructional videos. With this instructional improved a lot my game in guard, became confident and relaxed guard player.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻I’ve just finished watching volume
I’ve just finished watching volume one and the other night tried bringing in some of the concepts into my open guard. I am 72kg bluebelt and get a lot of pressure from pretty much everyone (above and below in belt) because they are stronger and heavier. This has made a difference to my game already in that I am using my strongest set of muscles to control the game and the other night had great success with it. granted I got smashed the next training session after that but seen that I can work so will keep at it. Thanks to the team for putting this together. It looks like this 40yr old might have a few more tricks to learn.....
Response from BJJ Fanatics👍🏻🤗Great skills great movement. This
Great skills great movement. This makes me better player
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great, comprehensive, structured video. Lots
Great, comprehensive, structured video. Lots of details
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Indispensable
I've been doing jiu jitsu for a year and a half. This sport caught me and I have studied a lot, but I can say that these videos have helped to improve my guard a lot. It is funny to see the face of purple belts with such difficulty to pass the guard to a white belt.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Very interesting and well explained
Very interesting and well explained concepts.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Probably the best DVD series
Probably the best DVD series I’ve ever seen. If I had to only choose one instructional, I’d choose this one. I’ve always loved Lachlan Giles’ teaching but this instructional with Ari is the best by far.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻When Flexiblilty meet guard position
good stretch fundamental stuffs and kguards
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent!
Excellent!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻It is really good! You
It is really good! You should buy this or you are dead to me
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Excellent video! It has already
Excellent video! It has already improved my game after a few weeks. Keep up the great work!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Absolutely phenomenal
Engaging instruction and high quality content. I really enjoy how ari and lachlan discuss overarching concepts and follow up with in depth breakdowns of specific scenarios/tech and compliment this with reference to live roll footage. This is the golden standard for guard movements.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Guard Retention Anthology
Lachlan Giles is very detailed in the explaining the key principles of guard retention
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Best guard retention instructional
Best guard retention instructional
Excellent teaching for guard players
excellent instruction with lots of details that I havent seen before. Lots of super helpful material to study!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Imprescindible
La mejor herramienta que me ha ayudado hasta ahora.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻
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