ADCC Star Lachlan Giles Explains Why Flashy Instagram Techniques Are Hurting Your Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 27, 2026BJJEE
Lachlan Giles is not impressed by what is trending on Instagram. The ADCC medalist, known for his highly technical and methodical approach, recently shared a blunt take on how modern grapplers are...
Lachlan Giles Says You’re Training Defense Wrong: “Time Spent Preventing…”
Feb 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For decades, competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have been taught a familiar idea: fundamentals mean escapes. And hours are spent learning how to survive mount, back control, and side control. But...
Lachlan Giles Believes Most BJJ Practitioners Spread Themselves Too Thin: “Not Good At Any Of Them”
Jan 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles has shared insight into how competitors should think about guard selection and specialization in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – explaining why narrowing your focus may be the fastest route to...
(WATCH) Lachlan Giles Submits Marcelo Garcia At ONE Fight Night 38
Dec 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles has just scored one of the biggest victories of his career, submitting Marcelo Garcia at ONE Fight Night 38! Garcia was competing for just the second time since ending his long hiatus...
Marcelo Garcia Shares Why He’s Looking Forward To Match vs. Lachlan Giles: “A Dream Come True”
Dec 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Today, December 5, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia takes on Lachlan Giles at ONE Fight Night 38 – a lightweight matchup that blends eras and styles. Garcia is widely considered one of the...
Lachlan Giles Shares If Match With Marcelo Garcia Will Be His Final Fight
Oct 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles is officially coming out of retirement for one last match — and it’s against none other than the legendary Marcelo Garcia. In a recent conversation with Tom DeBlass, Vice President...
Lachlan Giles Talks Return To Competition: “Marcelo Is One Of My Idols”
Oct 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles has officially ended his three-year retirement from professional Jiu-Jitsu – and he’s doing it in the most spectacular way possible. The Australian black belt will face none other...
Marcelo Garcia To Face Lachlan Giles At ONE Fight Night 38
Oct 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Championship has just dropped one of the biggest surprises of the year – Marcelo Garcia will face Lachlan Giles at ONE Fight Night 38! The event already features another massive matchup, the...
Lachlan Giles Explains How Gordon Ryan’s Simplified Game Creates Dominance
Oct 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles believes Gordon Ryan’s dominance comes from stripping his game down to fundamentals and executing them with unmatched precision. Here is what he had to say on the topic in a recent...
Lachlan Giles Shares How Long It Takes To Peak In Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not a fast-track pursuit. And, according to Lachlan Giles, the path to truly peaking in the sport isn’t measured in months or even a few years – it’s measured in decades....
Lachlan Giles Breaks Down What Top Grapplers Do To Improve So Quickly
May 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
What makes a rising athlete become elite in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? According to Lachlan Giles, it’s how they train, how they think, and how they experiment. In a recent appearance on the Partizan...
Lachlan Giles Shares The “Hidden Component” To Fast(er) BJJ Progress
Feb 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles shared his insights on accelerating progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – stressing the importance of independent thinking and self-directed learning. Speaking with Craig Jones on the El...
Mason Fowler Withdraws From CJI – Will Lachlan Giles Replace Him?
Jul 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) faced an unexpected setback – as Mason Fowler announced his withdrawal from the tournament at the last minute. Fowler, a prominent and highly anticipated...
Lachlan Giles Reveals How To Improve In BJJ With Limited Time
Apr 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Wouldn’t it be great if all you could do during the day is train, think, and watch stuff about Jiu-Jitsu? Well, there’s other stuff that needs attending to. Such as your family, your...
How Does Mica Galvao Catch Armbars from Everywhere? Lachlan Giles Explains
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE
Lachlan Giles, a prominent figure in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, has explained how Mica Galvao has such good armbars. Giles, who is known for his analytical approach to grappling techniques,...
Lachlan Giles Reveals Why He Doesn’t Do Ice Baths & Sauna For Recovery
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Regularly doing ice baths and going to the sauna are often lauded as the things to do for recovery. However, Lachlan Giles – elite BJJ athlete and coach, as well as physiotherapy PhD –...
Lachlan Giles Shows How To Pass Half Guard (No-Gi)
Nov 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the opponent’s Half Guard can be extraordinarily difficult… Especially against someone who knows what they’re doing. Whose goal is to play the Half Guard game as much as...
Lachlan Giles Doesn’t Include Ice Baths & Saunas In His Recovery Protocol – Here’s Why
Nov 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, recovery methods such as ice baths and sauna sessions are often considered a “must”. However, Lachlan Giles – an elite BJJ athlete and coach, as...
Giant Killer: The Evolution Of Lachlan Giles
Aug 30, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Lachlan Giles Shares Important Injury Prevention Tips: “Keep Your Training Load Consistent”
Aug 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles is one of the most recognizable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches today. And he has plenty of great advice – such as on how to train for longevity. Giles shared some of...
Lachlan Giles Shares Injury Prevention Advice: “A Rapid Increase In Training Load…”
Jun 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever got injured in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Yeah, chances are you did. And no wonder – it’s a combat sport. And injuries happen when you train combat sports. However, some injuries...
Lachlan Giles Has Received a $100,000 Donation to Help the Growth Of Jiu-Jitsu In Australia
Apr 15, 2023BJJEE
ADCC bronze medalist Lachlan Giles has benefited from a anonymous $100,000 donation which will go towards helping high level Jiu-Jitsu Australian competitors. Giles will decide who will receive the...
Lachlan Giles Shows The Perfect Way To Use The De La Riva Guard (In No-Gi)
Mar 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The De La Riva Guard is one of those positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that give you a lot of options… If only you learn how to play it right. However, some beginners find this guard to be...
Lachlan Giles & Craig Jones: “Kit Dale Used To Beat The Sh*t Out Of Us”
Mar 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Kit Dale is known, among other things, for his “concepts over technique” Jiu-Jitsu philosophy and his fantastic sense of humor. But what a lot of up-and-coming BJJ practitioners...
