Partizan Grappling Podcast Lachlan Giles on CJI2, Advice to Athletes, and Success in BJJ | Partizan Grappling Podcast #19
May 25, 2025
Lachlan Giles, a renowned BJJ athlete and coach known for his ADCC prowess, dives into various aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He shares insights from the Australia/Asia CJI Trials and discusses his successful coaching strategies, including how to train smartly and the importance of mindset for athletes. Lachlan offers advice on running a BJJ academy and highlights the necessity of patience in both competition and everyday training. He also explores emerging techniques and innovations in the sport, all while emphasizing the importance of a supportive training culture.
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Prepare for Jiu-Jitsu Career
- Always have a fallback career alongside competitive jiu-jitsu due to the sport's physical demands and short peak.
- Develop teaching and business skills to prepare for future gym ownership or coaching careers.
Gym Running Experience
- Lachlan Giles shares his experience running a gym where he focuses solely on coaching, leaving business operations to a partner.
- He promotes a culture with no bans on cross-training or gym representation, avoiding politics and fostering harmony.
Mastery Through Tinkering
- Success in grappling often comes from detailed tinkering with positions and persistent practice.
- Spending focused time holding positions can uncover subtle improvements to technique and control.