An encyclopedic bottom half guard toolkit with structure.
The Bottom Line
You will learn layers and options from modern bottom half guard. You will connect to RDLR and sit-up variations. You will not get a short, minimal course.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Half guard players
Skip if: You want bite-size
Tech focus: Half Guard Bottom, Rdlr, Underhook Series
Biggest takeaway: Layers beat stalls
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What You'll Learn
Bottom half guard encyclopedia covering entries, layers, and transitions across one-in-one-out families like RDLR and sit-up. Strong complement to his Half Guard Passing series.
It helps you build a coherent bottom half game with counters ready.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Half Guard Bottom
- Rdlr
- Sit Up Guard
- Underhook Series
- Reversals
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection, Conceptual
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 12 hours and 14 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I stopped getting stuck bottom half after layering sit-up and RDLR threats into the base frames.
Why Lachlan Giles?
Giles' half guard material influenced a generation of bottom-half players and ties into his broader open guard approach.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Excellent and comprehensive; worth it for dedicated study.
- Great foundation for beginners to build a half guard system.
- Encyclopedic depth across 'one-in, one-out' guards.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Massive volume can overwhelm new players.
- Some prefer targeted content or Submeta structure.
- Not everyone clicks with Giles' delivery style.
Smart Alternatives
- The Guard Passing Anthology: Half Guard – Study top and bottom together for faster progress. (Price: $79.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View The Half Guard Anthology on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
