A precise, modern roadmap to make 50/50 a reliable finishing position.
The Bottom Line
You will learn to shift neutral 50/50 to dominant backside attacks. You will see counters, troubleshooting, and narrated rolling to cement decisions. You will not get a basic move list.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Leglock-curious no-gi players
Skip if: You avoid heel hooks
Tech focus: 50/50, Backside 50/50, Inside Heel Hook
Biggest takeaway: Make 50/50 offensive
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What You'll Learn
This is Lachlan Giles' flagship leg lock system focused on winning from 50/50. It shows how to turn a neutral position into advantage using backside 50/50, outside sankaku, and double trouble.
It is dense but tightly edited and includes narrated rolling so you see decisions under pressure.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- 50/50
- Backside 50/50
- Outside Sankaku
- Inside Heel Hook
- Double Trouble
- Leg Entanglements
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Footage Breakdown
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Volumes: 8
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I saw my 50/50 go from stalling to scoring once I prioritized neutral-to-backside transitions the way this course sequences them.
Why Lachlan Giles?
Lachlan Giles is an Australian BJJ black belt and ADCC 2019 absolute bronze medalist, known for pioneering K guard and outside sankaku. He coaches at Absolute MMA and holds a PhD in Physiotherapy.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Game changer for learning to attack from neutral 50/50 with clear steps to backside entries.
- Excellent structure and editing with useful narrated rolling to reinforce concepts.
- Troubleshooting covers common counters like spins and knee-line escapes.
- Best 50/50 instructional some users own; highly comprehensive.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Very dense; beginners without leg lock reps may feel lost by volume two.
- Some prefer alternative 50/50 approaches like Ryan Hall's style.
- Implementation can be hard without partners or a gym that trains heel hooks.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Saddle by Lachlan Giles – Pairs perfectly for finishing once you enter from 50/50. (Price: $197.00, 6 vols)
- Ryan Hall 50/50 System – Different 50/50 philosophy some users find easier to apply.
- No Gi Open Guard Volume 3: RDLR & Leg Entanglements – Links entries to leg locks from modern guards. (Price: $99.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
- BJJ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXlM2R109U%22,%22channel%22:%22BJJ) Fanatics
- Lachlan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S46WqRwc9v4%22,%22channel%22:%22Lachlan) Giles
Official listing: View Leg Lock Anthology: 50/50 on BJJ Fanatics
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Your next step
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