High Percentage Chokes: No Gi by Lachlan Giles
401 reviews · 4.98 / 5
Lachlan Giles · Combo
The Half Guard Anthology by Lachlan Giles reviews, page 17
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.
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Masterful
Truly breaks down all the major components of the half guard. Deepens understanding of this critical position.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Tons of content
All the info and details you Will ever Need for half guard
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Good stuff
I made some massive improvements in my half guard game
Best instructional for botom half-guard
Lachlan is a brilliant competitor and BJJ genius. This shines through in the instructional layout and content which goes through not just half-guard but reverse de la riva, single legs, and much more.
Amazing
One of the top online instructors for sure.. This is a very comprehensive dive into the position. Helped me seriously level up my game!
Sets a standard for instructionals
This was the first instructional I ever bought originally as a purple belt. The degree of organized complexity is amazing, with a structure that allows you to get both general concepts and insane levels of depth. Looking back now, still one of the best instructionals ever, though does not have coverage for some of the more modern approaches (e.g. half-butterfly). Since this instructional, I've purchased almost every one of Lachlan's subsequent instructionals.
An Encyclopaedia of Half Guard
I decided to focus on building a half guard game after a recent comp and this instructional came widely regarded as the best place to start. It does not disappoint! Very thorough and covers really good guard retention tips, recoveries and places to transition to other guards. Lachlan is an amazing teacher and technician and this instructional really helps cover the tactics of different moves and positions and when and why to go for them. Would recommend!
Phenomenal teacher, great value
Lachlan is just a great guy. Awesome teacher, and the format of teaching then narrating highlighted rolls really cements the knowledge.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗Great video by Lachlan. Helped
Great video by Lachlan. Helped me improve my half guard game a lot. Very appreciated. I watched a lot of his videos on YouTube and decided to by this one. Definitively worth it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻One of the best
If you are wanting to explore half guard you really can not go wrong with this set. I have got a lot of half guard sets and this is one of the best out there. What makes it different is after each main technique, lachlan will show you him using it in live sparring or comp. This really helps breakdown the technique in a live roll and the timing needed to use it. Not many sets have this and it makes a big difference in learning. If the amount of techniques this is a whole gameplan for half guard. This set would be my first recommendation.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Lachlin is the best
Lachlin is the best instructional out there for fundamentals. Even as someone who has been doing BJJ for 12 years I always find something new in his videos.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Well Explained
Video well structured, with real examples and commentary. Excellent instruction.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Half guard
There is so much detail in this isntructional it has made my half guard sweeps and retention really good. Awesome Lachlan.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻everything you need to know about half guard!
everything you need to know about half guard!
Valuable content
Many great concepts of half guard. Lachlan is a great instructor and knows how to share his knowledge. I love dvd's like that, when instructor shows lots of details.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great starting point
Great Instructional
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Top tier instructional
All of Lachlans stuff is great and the way he breaks it down is amazing. I’m barely through even a single part and my game has started improving. Get this instructional.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great explaining
Ton of content and well explained. Great deal
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Accessible, comprehensive
Lachlan is perhaps the clearest instructor I have encountered and his instructionals are well-structured and concise, without sacrificing any detail
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great
So much content!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Best Instructional I’ve Ever Seen
Lachlan’s breakdown of the knee shield half guard completely changed the way I roll. Like a curtain pulled back, and the presentation is excellent.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Super wideo
Super wideo
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Amazing
It's the best reference book you can buy. There Are so many teqniques with proper explanation in it, but also so many transition and game plans. You need quite the patience to get through with it and don't feel lost. The price for is more than fair. One of my best purchases
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Everyone should own this
Almost more of an open guard strategy than what people would think of as half guard. Took my guard game from subpar to one of the best in the gym. I particularly liked the shin to shin entries and options. The breadth of content including narrated rolls shows that Lachlan truly loves to teach and has a wealth of knowledge. The price point versus value is better than all of the other 30ish instructionals I’ve purchased, since most are either very pricey or skimpy on the content. Again, everyone should buy this - thank you Lachlan Giles for leveling up my game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Good not great
A bit long winded
A plus
Great content by Lachlan!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Became my A game
Excellent, clear detailed instructional. Amazing value too. If you are looking for a half guard instructional, this is the one. Just buy it already.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Absolute gold
Absolute gold, changed my game!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Huge amount of moves and
Huge amount of moves and drills. But for me it was hard to find the moves that I should be focused on( high percentage).
Extremely informative
Highly in-depth instructional so much information you’ll be studying and mastering for years
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻The half guard dictionary
Lachlan is an amazing teacher. Must have material for anyone looking to develop half guard game. easy to follow. lots of details. and lots of doors opened for me to learn and dig into.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Lots of good stuff
Great deal, lots of really good explanations. The way it's set up makes it easy to watch for a few min of instruction, watch a few minutes of the technique in live rolls and then pause to drill it with a partner. Highly recommend
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Amazing
Lachlan has a way of explaining things to where even those with learning disabilities, like myself, can understand. This training is no exception.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻in depth instructional really good
this instructional is packed with good info of bottom half guard highly recommend it
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Solid
Solid half guard instructional. There’s a wide selection of techniques and setups, with a consistent theme of principles. I like the logical flow of the instruction. Also I’ve become something of a Lachlan Giles fanboy. My favorite instructor for video courses.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻This has been a great for my half guard
Very detailed instructions made my half guard better
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Fantastic Instructional
Lachlan’s Half Guard Anthology is a fantastic instructional and helped me build a knee shield game from the ground up. Absolutely recommend.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Amazing!
I improved my half guard game so much since watching his videos., even against stronger an more experienced opponents
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻The Only Half Guard Resource You Need
Lachlan has created a troubleshooting manual to BJJ. He delivers and instructional that is accessible to all yet perfectly detailed. You will not regret this purchase.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Half guard instructional
It’s real nice So much info
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Great instructional!
Very clear and easy to understand
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻savage!!
best instructional I have ever bought
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Savage !!
Best instructional I have ever bought
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻I’m still learning half guard
I’m still learning half guard but it instantly made my game better.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Wow
Amazing DVD. Learn from the best keg locker in jiu-jitsu. Great instructions. Easy to follow. Helped me catch my leg locks up to the rest of my game.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Great instruction
Awesome lessons, great instruction
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Awesome Videos
Awesome Videos
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻You gotta get it
Improved my guard game. Will make you feel much more comfortable to attack from the bottom.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Thorough and detailed
A lot of information is provided without repeating, so there’s a lot to consume. The videos he uses from training to illustrate techniques in the real world are helpful. Highly recommend.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Good good good
I keep practicing a as i saw on DVD. It is good to be able to enlighten the concept for halfguard and always refer to the blockage. I'm grateful to lachlan for filming a quality lecture.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻
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