A clean, affordable no-gi choke system built around front headlock control and reliable finishes.
The Bottom Line
You will learn front headlock control, guillotines and arm-in variations. You will see clear sequences and troubleshooting. You will not get a sprawling, eight-volume marathon.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Blue to purple belts
Skip if: Only train gi
Tech focus: Guillotine, Darce, Anaconda
Biggest takeaway: Front headlock first
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What You'll Learn
Giles wraps a clean guillotine/arm-in/darce/anaconda curriculum around the front headlock. The presentation is concise and affordable. It is especially approachable for blue to purple belts. Production is clearer than many Fanatics releases, with tidy chapters and labeling. Great as a first choke system.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Guillotine
- Arm In Guillotine
- Darce
- Anaconda
- Ten Finger
- Front Headlock
- Snap Down
- North South Choke
- Back Takes
- Sprawl Ride
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 5 hours and 6 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I got faster results by drilling the snap-down into arm-in guillotine before adding darce and anaconda.
Why Lachlan Giles?
Lachlan Giles is an Australian black belt coach known for accessible systems and ADCC 2019 absolute podium; he teaches with clarity and strong structure.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Concise and structured; easier to digest than many sets.
- Great front headlock basics with clear finishing mechanics.
- Strong value for money; impactful even after years of use.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less depth than giant multi-volume systems.
- No-gi focus; gi grips not covered in detail.
- Some prefer other arm-in mechanics for finishing.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Front Headlock System – Deeper, more comprehensive FHL control and submissions. (Price: $197.00)
- Systematically Attacking The Guillotine – Advanced guillotine-focused path with high-wrist details. (Price: $349.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View High Percentage Chokes: No Gi on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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