Your complete no-gi open guard system from K Guard to RDLR.
The Bottom Line
You will learn a connected bottom game that blends retention, sweeps, and leg entries. You will see how K Guard links to DLR and RDLR. You will not get isolated one-offs.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Modern no-gi guard players
Skip if: You dislike leg entries
Tech focus: K Guard, De La Riva, Reverse De La Riva
Biggest takeaway: Connect modern guards
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What You'll Learn
Combines three full series: K Guard, DLR & Waiter, and RDLR & Leg Entanglements. It is a complete no-gi open guard map that links retention, off-balancing, back takes, and leg entries.
If you want a modern bottom game with clear connections, this bundle gives you the wiring.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- K Guard
- De La Riva
- Reverse De La Riva
- X Guard
- 70 30
- Leg Entanglements
- Back Takes
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Volumes: 24
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I made faster progress by drilling the transitions between K Guard, DLR, and RDLR rather than practicing each in isolation.
Why Lachlan Giles?
Giles popularized K Guard and outside sankaku at elite level and systematizes those pathways for everyday players.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Praised as exactly what many wanted for modern no-gi guard.
- DLR and RDLR sets answer lots of little problems.
- K-Guard deep dive links cleanly to other guards.
- Works for older players; translates to gi reasonably well.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Huge volume can be hard to work through without a plan.
- Some parts feel advanced or tough to implement quickly.
- A few say K Guard entries are getting predictable in the meta.
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Smart Alternatives
- No Gi Open Guard Volume 1: K Guard – Get the K Guard core if you do not need the whole bundle. (Price: $99.00, 8 vols)
- No Gi Open Guard Volume 2: De La Riva & Waiter – Focus on DLR layers and waiter mechanics. (Price: $99.00, 8 vols)
- No Gi Open Guard Volume 3: RDLR & Leg Entanglements – Connect RDLR to leg attacks if that is your priority. (Price: $99.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
- BJJ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx4cNh2VPvw%22,%22channel%22:%22BJJ) Fanatics
- Less](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0BnL1xQRT8%22,%22channel%22:%22Less) Impressed More Involved
Official listing: View The No Gi Open Guard Bundle on BJJ Fanatics
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Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
