High Percentage Chokes: No Gi by Lachlan Giles
401 reviews · 4.98 / 5
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The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles has 1,192 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 98% are five-star and 2 are one or two stars. Reviews run from November 22, 2018 to November 9, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
With out a doubt the single best instructional I've ever watched. Keep coming back to it!
very detailed
One of the best anthologies on the market
So much good stuff in here. easily the most comprehensive half guard instructional ve seen.
great details to flesh out ones halfguard game
Lachlan is a master of his craft with super detailed and informative teaching.
This is a must have! The techniques and counter techniques are effective and clearly explained. The content is beautifully structured for quick referencing, too.
I have learned soooo much from this instructional. A must have.
The most complete resource of half guard there is out there.
great content for a half guard player
Lots of content, so much detail
staggering amounts of quality content!
Amazing content
Lachlan is a master and has easily forgotten more about this position than most people will ever learn. Very detailed instructional
Excellent content. So detailed. I keep coming back again and again.
Excellent. I have implemented so many aspects of this video series. There is an insane amount of content. I keep coming back again and again.
very detailed and organized instructional from Lachlan Giles
Great instructional! easy to follow easy to implement.
I don't want to give the man ideas, but Lachlan charges way too little for his instructionals, especially compared to comparatively detailed instructors such as Gordon or Danaher. These aren't quick cash grabs, these are like a darn thesis and labour of love. The actual instructional covers retention from half guard, recover to half guard, recovery from a flat half into a better half guard (usually knee shield or underhook, although butterfly guard and deep half are also positions Lachlan teaches to recover to), and then from there various chapters on offense from Lachlan's preferred half guard positions. Lachlan covers knee levers (john wayne) and high knee shields into the underhook half position, and the bulk of this instructional that I've watched has been focused on attacking from underhook half. Lots of dogfight/roll under stuff but in exceptional detail, and also stuff on what to do when they stand up (such as going to sit up guard and attacks from there). I love how thourough Lachlan is, his combination of concepts, techniques, live footage with commentary, and trouble shooting, all fitting nicely into a systemically approach. This doesn't cover much detail on attacking from butterfly half or deep half, and only minimal stuff from low knee shield, but if high knee shield, underhook, and sit up half guards are your thing, this is an encyclopaedia you will find yourself coming back to again and again.
great instructional that covers absolutely everything related to half guard
Excellent content for my game because I am strong working out if half guard to control positions and submissions. Instruction is very detailed and concise
this instructional helped elevate my half guard game. it includes everything from halfguard to RDLR and even sit-up guard and shin on shin.
very thorough
Very detailed
Really like Lachlan’s way of teaching. Not as extensive as Danaher’s instructional but still very detailed. Recommendation!
Half Guard King
Great Content very informative!
A ****** indeed!
excellent!!!!!!
A real Anthology
This instructional has been a great resource to answer specific questions about issues half guard. I wouldn't recommend watching it straight through, just reference the individual sections as you run into problems.
Half Guard
Brill - very clear and detailed
Lachlan shows a complete system with concepts and techniques that help you create an aggressive guard! Definitely worth the watch especially considering the low price!
Amazing content overall.
Great stuff! Always a detailed breakdown with Lachlans instructional have been a big fan of his coaching and content.
best half guard instructional in the site
Great overall series, really enjoyed and getting a lot out of it. I would have liked a little more info getting started. It starts with a few assumptions about what you know given this is tagged as beginner friendly.
Great value for your money!
A real gem. Simple, clear, detailed explanations and enough insights to keep me improving for years. Find myself watching and rewatching the same demonstrations and learning more each time.
Lachlan Giles is a good teacher. He makes his videos so you can come back to a problem you encounter during your rolls. While his commentary is very detailed, he starts with concepts.
My ju jitsu has gone to the next level
A great instructional from Lachlan that levels up your half guard game for sure!
Great comprehensive guide. As he states, don't watch it all at once but it works great for routine maintenance as well as looking up counters to bad positions or movements after training. 100% recommended through and through. Like all of his instructionals, it's worth its weight in gold.
Really enjoyed this title. Slow but easy to understand.
Clear and to-the-point
Very comprehensive, he explains well how to use the instructional to up your game
The video is great and has helped up my half guard game by miles! Great instructor
Easy to understand
very easily explained tutorials
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