Practical no-gi chokes from front headlock positions.
The Bottom Line
You will learn high-percentage guillotine mechanics and related chokes. You will see how to attack from front headlock and turtle. You will not get a full positional system.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Submission hunters
Skip if: You want full systems
Tech focus: Guillotine, Front Headlock, Triangle Entries
Biggest takeaway: Details finish chokes
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What You'll Learn
A focused set on no-gi guillotine variations and other front-choke mechanics. Useful if you want to finish from front headlock and turtle scrambles.
Smaller scope than the anthologies but practical for submission-oriented players.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Guillotine
- Ten Finger
- Front Headlock
- Triangle Entries
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 5 hours and 6 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I finished more front headlocks after fixing grip sequencing and hip position the way this set teaches.
Why Lachlan Giles?
Giles' no-gi pedigree carries over to front-choke mechanics with practical finishes.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Concise focus on chokes many use every round.
- Pairs well with front headlock and wrestling scrambles.
- Good value when discounted.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not as comprehensive as Giles' big systems.
- Mostly no-gi; limited gi-specific grip detail.
- Less community discussion compared with his flagship sets.
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Smart Alternatives
- Fundamentals of BJJ Escapes (Gi & No-Gi) – If defense, not finishing, is your priority. (Price: $127.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
- Lachlan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnAhAdE_A90%22,%22channel%22:%22Lachlan) Giles
- Lachlan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59NfnauqwIQ%22,%22channel%22:%22Lachlan) Giles
Official listing: View High Percentage Chokes: No Gi on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
