Lapel Attacks

Lapel Attacks

by Robson Gracie


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Lapel Attacks

Your opponent's lapel can become a great tool to help you attack, especially if you're playing closed guard. That is the thesis Robsinho Gracie proves in this special Jiu-Jitsu classes. Choke with the hands, triangle, armbar, kimura, omoplata, a sweep. Check out the walkthroughs from every angle, as well as tips on perfect adjustment.

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Robson Gracie

Born on October 14, 1989, Robson Gracie Jr. is a son of the current Gracie family patriarch, Grandmaster Robson Gracie, and younger brother to Renzo Gracie. He splits his time between careers as a BJJ instructor and competitor, having recently done well in Copa Pódio as well as in the IBJJF’s New York Open.

LESSON PLAN


Choke with lapel from closed guard

Choke with lapel from closed guard

Your opponent's lapel can help you crank up the cross-collar choke from the closed guard. See how Robsinho Gracie sneakily frees up the lapel that was previously trapped by the passer's belt. It's important for this move to be made in a stealthy manner, so that your opponent doesn't pick up on your intention to use the lapel for the choke.

Variation on the lapel choke from closed guard

Variation on the lapel choke from closed guard

There are multiple ways for you to choke an opponent with the lapel from the closed guard. Some prefer to combine one hand on the collar with another on the lapel. In this lesson, however, Robsinho Gracie opts to make the tourniquet with both hands controlling the same lapel. Notice how important it is for the guard player to correctly place their right elbow so that the passer doesn't make a circular motion with their head and escape the technique's adjustments.

Armbar from closed guard with help from the lapel

Armbar from closed guard with help from the lapel

As you pass your opponent's lapel behind their head, you obtain a great support point to pull them down, breaking their posture. With their head low, the passer becomes vulnerable both to a choke and to an armbar starting from the closed guard. Robsinho Gracie chooses to quickly open the guard, shrimp to the side and pass his leg to tighten the armbar. Be careful not to let the lapel go before the time is right, thus preventing your opponent from escaping.


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