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No Gi Open Guard Volume 1: K Guard by Lachlan Giles

Unleash dynamic sweeps and entries with the elusive K Guard.
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  • Attack with leg locks, back attacks, and sweeps from your back with this systematic approach to the no-gi K guard from Lachlan Giles!
  • Lachlan Giles is an ADCC Absolute bronze medalist, with one of the most legendary runs to the podium ever using the techniques he uses on this series.
  • Use positions and game plans to understand and develop the K guard roll that can give you entries for some of grappling’s most devastating locks.
  • Secure submissions like the 50/50 inside heel hook from the K guard as Lachlan gives options for ending the fight with some of his signature leg locks.
  • Fight systematically from your back in no-gi, with options for attacking grapplers who are standing, kneeling, and even passing your guard.
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Course Content

Volume 1

18 Lessons
Open Guard overview – Intro and overview – Introduction
0:00 – 2:37
Navigating the series
2:37 – 6:01
How to train this
6:01 – 8:13
Open guard positions
8:13 – 15:07
Gi vs no gi open guard
15:07 – 17:09
Most complicated guard
17:09 – 19:15
Finding the right content
19:15 – 20:24
A congruent game
20:24 – 24:51:00
Inside position: Pros and cons
24:51:00 – 26:34:00
1 in 1 out: Pros and cons
26:34:00 – 28:45:00
Outside position: Pros and cons
28:45:00 – 33:05:00
Sticking to this style
33:05:00 – 34:28:00
Context and strategy – Positional hierarchy
34:28:00 – 38:33:00
Where guard retention fits
38:33:00 – 39:24:00
Leg across body
39:24:00 – 40:48:00
Knee line and leg locks
40:48:00 – 42:17:00
Careful entering leg locks
42:17:00 – 44:43:00
If you don’t want to leg lock
44:43:00 +

Volume 2

17 Lessons
Basic game plan – Intro to basic game plan
0:00 – 2:37
Guard retention
2:37 – 6:25
Open Guard VS kneeling opponent 1
6:25 – 10:38
Open Guard VS kneeling opponent 2
10:38 – 11:42
Open Guard VS standing 1
11:42 – 17:16
Open Guard VS standing 2
17:16 – 20:09
Revision
20:09 – 22:19
Positional options – Intro to Positional options
22:19 – 22:39
K guard
22:39 – 24:23:00
De La Riva
24:23:00 – 26:56:00
Reverse De La Riva
26:56:00 – 28:31:00
Waiter
28:31:00 – 29:44:00
Single X and X Guard
29:44:00 – 32:11:00
70/30 and 50/50
32:11:00 – 35:20:00
End stage positions
35:20:00 – 36:17:00
Preparing to invert – Flexibility
36:17:00 – 38:17:00
Solo drill
38:17:00 +

Volume 3

17 Lessons
K Guard – Overview – Intro and overview
0:00 – 3:14
Why K guard
3:14 – 4:22
K guard and positional hierarchy
4:22 – 5:20
Opponents options
5:20 – 7:46
Entries: Concepts, controls, positioning – General Entries sequence
7:46 – 9:05
Bottom leg position
9:05 – 11:58
Importance of the top leg
11:58 – 15:29
Space between knee and shoulders
15:29 – 16:57
Controlling armpits and retreat
16:57 – 21:53
Getting an angle
21:53 – 22:29
Hips away for inversion
22:29 – 24:33:00
2 vs 1 hand on leg
24:33:00 – 25:53:00
Pummel for top leg position
25:53:00 – 28:27:00
Preventing and dealing with the crossface
28:27:00 – 32:15:00
Entries: Closed guard – Intro to specific entries
32:15:00 – 32:41:00
Closed guard to K Guard
32:41:00 – 38:41:00
Prone armbar vs crossface
38:41:00 +

Volume 4

10 Lessons
Entries – Open guard vs kneeling – Primary entry: 2 on 1 Entry
0:00 – 7:32
VS Keeping their arms back
7:32 – 9:15
K guard vs sitting heavy
9:15 – 13:31
DLR vs sitting heavy
13:31 – 15:53
VS Sprawl (Changing sides)
15:53 – 18:10
Vs Sprawl (Invert to far side)
18:10 – 25:30:00
Invert vs leg weave
25:30:00 – 26:46:00
Vs block far leg: Armbar
26:46:00 – 29:58:00
Summary
29:58:00 – 32:09:00
Narration
32:09:00 +

Volume 5

12 Lessons
Entries Vs combat base – Options
0:00 – 2:08
Controls and positioning
2:08 – 5:47
K guard vs combat base
5:47 – 10:01
RDLR vs combat base
10:01 – 12:40
DLR vs combat base
12:40 – 16:03
Summary
16:03 – 17:06
Additional: Jedi mind trick
17:06 – 23:38
Entries Vs standing – K guard vs standing
23:38 – 26:31:00
Shallow K guard
26:31:00 – 30:39:00
RDLR to K guard
30:39:00 – 33:51:00
Summary
33:51:00 – 34:42:00
Narration standing and combat base – Narration
34:42:00 +

Volume 6

16 Lessons
Entries From retention – K guard from retention
0:00 – 1:15
North south to K guard
1:15 – 6:37
Under legs to K guard
6:37 – 9:19
Leg drag to K guard
9:19 – 11:30
Narration
11:30 – 14:43
Entries Summary – Summary
14:43 – 17:50
K guard offense: Strategy, control and positioning – Offense overview
17:50 – 21:26
Getting Knee to stomach
21:26 – 27:03:00
Pummelling legs in position
27:03:00 – 30:20:00
Pummelling: Retract one extend the other
30:20:00 – 31:59:00
Choosing attack: Knee turned in or out
31:59:00 – 33:23:00
Gripping the leg
33:23:00 – 38:53:00
Gripping to allow backside 50/50
38:53:00 – 40:58:00
Positioning your non – k guard leg
40:58:00 – 42:36:00
Positioning your K guard leg
42:36:00 – 43:54:00
Opponents options
43:54:00 +

Volume 7

10 Lessons
K guard offense pathways – Primary Attack: K guard to backside 50/50 heel hook
0:00 – 11:27
Backside 50/50 when knee is free
11:27 – 17:31
Backside vs backstep
17:31 – 19:31
Backside spin to 70/30
19:31 – 24:26:00
K guard to X guard
24:26:00 – 35:21:00
K guard to 70/30
35:21:00 – 43:16:00
Summary
43:16:00 – 45:04:00
Summary upper body attacks
45:04:00 – 47:34:00
Alternative attack: to lateral closed guard
47:34:00 – 51:41:00
Shallow K guard offense – Shallow K guard offense
51:41:00 +

Volume 8

14 Lessons
Troubleshooting – Controlling the far leg
0:00 – 1:09
Feet together
1:09 – 3:51
They push both legs
3:51 – 5:43
They clear the K guard leg
5:43 – 7:18
They flee
7:18 – 8:25
You lose the leg… Bolo
8:25 – 9:23
Under the legs passing
9:23 – 11:12
Leg drag
11:12 – 12:11
Underhook your non K guard leg
12:11 – 13:26
Defending footlocks
13:26 – 16:12
Defending crab ride entries
16:12 – 20:22
Drills and narration – Drills
20:22 – 27:56:00
Narration offense
27:56:00 – 42:09:00
Live clips
42:09:00 +

???? No-Gi Open Guard Volume 1: K Guard

A refined, concept-direct system focusing on “K Guard”—a leg-structure game emphasizing knee-frame control, sweep setups, and dynamic back-take entries.

???? Course Overview

Lachlan Giles introduces the K Guard as a powerful variant of open guard that's simple to establish, effective under pressure, and perfect for both retention and attack. This first volume breaks down the mechanics of K Guard—positioning, control options, and transition opportunities—ensuring a balanced approach that blends defense, sweep initiation, and submission potential, all without the gi.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • K Guard Foundations & Entry Mechanics
    Precise knee-frame alignment and shin placement to structure the guard
    No-gi grips to anchor upper control
    Transitions from seated, butterfly, and half-guard into K Guard
  • Sweep Concepts & Weight Manipulation
    Off-balancing sweeps targeting hips, shoulders, posture
    Hip-shift mechanics and timing triggers
    Sweep-to-back-take or recovery links
  • Back-Take & Submission Pathways
    Arm drag and shoulder pinning entries into back control
    Rear-naked choke and grip-based control transitions
    Chain flow from sweep failure into back-take
  • Drill Design & Live Flow Applications
    Partner drills: K-frame entry → off-balance sweep → back-take control
    Positional sparring for timing and flow under pressure
    Coaching focus on structure, feeling, reactive movement

???? Who This Is For

Ideal for grapplers who:
– Want effective no-gi open guard with minimal complexity
– Prefer structure and flow over flashy systems
– Train no-gi regularly and seek high-percentage control and transitions
– Appreciate strategic, position-forward instruction at any level

✅ Key Benefits

  • ✔ Efficient & Pressure-Resistant
    Thrives under grip stripping and aggressive passing
  • ✔ Flow-Linked Attack System
    Sweeps naturally lead to back control or reset
  • ✔ Drill-Friendly
    Perfect for partner repetition and live rhythm
  • ✔ Scalable Learning Approach
    Clear for beginners; creative layers for advanced students
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