Defending and escaping the saddle (Lachlan Giles)

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Lachlan is a second degree BJJ black belt. He is the 2017 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship Bronze Medallist, 2014 Australian Jiu-Jitsu Grand Prix Champion, multiple time Pan Pacific and Victorian Jiu Jitsu Champion. He has represented Australia twice at ADCC, the most prestigious submission grappling competition in the world, represented Australia three times at the World Pro Championships and competed at the Eddie Bravo Invitational where he submitted former ADCC Champion Rani Yahya.
In 2014 and 2017 he completed a clean sweep of the black belt division at Australia's most prestigious competition, the Pan Pacific Championships, winning 4 gold medals. In 2016 Lachlan was ranked as the number 12 lightweight BJJ competitor in the world. He is also the 2016 Australian Freestyle Wrestling Champion.
He also works as a physiotherapist and in 2016 completed his PhD.

[@John2corner]

Lachlan is simply one of the best coaches who competes at the highest level. Hope he wins the world's and or ADCC one day!!

[@seantopeleven6863]

Almost:)

[@leonardobonifacio7652]

This comment aged well!

[@adampalamara]

Hay-a, hay-a

[@gp_judo]

He didn't do so well at ADCC 2022 unfortunately. Still a legend :^)

[@MrGunfunfun]

@@gp_judo Lost to both the gold medalists in his division and the open in his first matches, talk about unlucky!

[@xkidmidnightx]

Best BJJ channel on youtube.

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

The best heel hook defense explanation on KZbin .. thank you

[@medicineandbrazilianjiujit8511]

Thank you!!

[@aarnt09]

Ben and Lachlan both nice smiles at the end.

[@kaderm.5258]

This is exactly what I need right now!!!

[@raymondmarble69]

Fantastic tuition, thank you!

[@MrSingh-jc9qf]

very nice and deep knowledge👍👌

[@xclavo3]

That's it, I need Absolute MMA gear...best bjj channel

[@fordguyfordguy]

well that was amazingly helpful!

[@travisrudd]

Great stuff as always!

[@mr.steveteam1trainingcente386]

Great Video! Thank you for posting. It is one of the most informative I have seen on the set concerning this position.

[@coastacademy-officialclubc3215]

Awesome as always. Submeta is also awesome. Get on it!

[@peteramarillo8952]

Great video. Great escape.

[@Damian-dv6qx]

Reilly Bodycomb has a really good video on a similar escape to the saddle. Love these from Lachlan, though. Thank you for posting it!

[@nastyriffs]

Man, I'm saving up my pennies to come train with you and Craig next year.

[@AbsoluteMMAStKilda]

Nick Birring please come visit!

[@nastyriffs]

I will do for sure! Just got to save up the funds as I'm in the UK.

[@ThomasLisboa]

Very cool Lach!!! I was watching some of your videos, you and Livia have a beautiful Jiu Jitsu...keep it tup!

[@vstar9553]

Great pointers, thanks for the video

[@downanddirtytruth]

This is prime content.

[@gastonjeremias3961]

Oro puro!!

[@medicineandbrazilianjiujit8511]

Thank you, Coach. At 4:30 mark, Your opponent could potentially chase a calf slicer on the left leg, by trying to lift your right leg up. Terrific video, thank you very much. Nik

[@mattburns545]

Nobody is letting go of double trouble to chase a calf slicer.

[@blackfrog1534]

John Danaher's Leg Lock DVD shows some really effective attacks from the double trouble position that I think you can't just ignore

[@AbsoluteMMAStKilda]

I think you are talking about straight footlock attacks. Most high level competitors would not tap to that in competition, and probably not in training either. The dangerous one is the Aoki, I could be wrong but don't believe Danaher shows that.

[@blackfrog1534]

@@AbsoluteMMAStKilda I'm referring to a couple of things that Danaher shows. First the double heel hook attack where you use a reverse figure4 grip to apply an outside heel hook to your opponents secondary leg. That is supposed to, as Danaher would say xD, cause tremendous braking pressure that can only be avoided by your training partner lifting his hips and in doing so expose the heel of the primary leg to the heel hook you wanted all along. Then there is the leg lace ashi attack or the Texas cloverleaf that I think can be a serious threat. And also Danaher shows a few ways to position your hands and your opponents legs in a few ways that will allow you quick access to the primary's leg heel when you release the secondary leg. Anyway sorry for the long post, I'm not a high level competitor, all of these are just honest questions and I would love to hear your thoughts. I love your KZbin channel and you and Craig are an inspiration, best of luck to both you in the future. And thanks so much for taking the time to answer my previous comment. Best regards from Serbia.

[@AbsoluteMMAStKilda]

Thanks @@blackfrog1534, I might have something released soon that will answer your questions better, but I can't say too much about it right now ;)

[@buckmajor]

Nice. Kind of similar to Felipe Pena's escape. Is there a much better heel hook escape from 50/50 guard? Seems to the killer these days. Pena got caught from Tex Johnson earlier this year.

[@Thebikewrench]

K, backwards hipping out is a great concept, but the Spiral /turn is what some heel hook systems (Danaher system) depend on to expose the heel? Would it not be more effective to hip out backwards (as your video shows) to buy time and then attack the triangle in order to clear the knee line?

[@AbsoluteMMAStKilda]

Hi Russel, i'm not sure what you mean, but this method of escape works very very well. I've tried other ways and found them much less effective, but not sure if I have tried the way you are suggesting. Perhaps try them both out and let me know the results.

[@Vorador47]

i think i know what you are referring too, but that's when someone tries to roll With the heel hook to relieve pressure and escape. in this case, you are turning the opposite way. which helps hide your heel, however, if they have caught your heel already, you will basically apply the heel hook to yourself and will be a day for you.

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

Why is this called saddle, again?

[@PTS.MT.Goalie.BJJ.Andrew]

What's another word for saddle? 411? honey hole? Or is that the other position?

[@madbowler6]

This system is fantastic for defending the heel hook but it is the first video Lachlan has ever made that contains something I strongly disagree with. Saying you can just completely ignore whatever your opponent might be trying to do to attack your free leg. I have been ankle locked on that leg plenty of times. Someone with even a halfway respectable ankle lock will break your foot off from that hold so you will have to address it. The way I discovered this was by taking Lachlan's advice and ignoring their attacks on that foot and keeping both of my hands on the ground. Got ankle locked numerous times.

[@nasr7341]

They shouldn't be able to if you "boot" your foot. Basically extend your leg and pull your toes back

[@vd737]

👍

[@thegoat5587]

How to avoid heel hooks Step 1 : have short legs

[@Multiple_creatives]

Turn foot like a side kick....

[@Niceslowcosby]

Really tight against my .. uhh... hip