5 Attacks From Lapel Closed Guard

[@SamuraiKidMusic]

Awesome, just what I was looking for 👍

[@신제우-z1x]

Thank you, Tom. I started to practice Jiu-Jitsu 4 years ago and I subscribed your channel to improve my skill. At that time, however, I was not able to understand this lapel technique at all. But, these days, I can understand your video clips a little bit more. I am really happy to know your channel. One day, if possible, I hope to visit your gym and learn from you. - A Korean subscriber

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Wonderful to hear yes love having visitors 🥰🥋🙏

[@tommy2shoes339]

Thank you so much Coach Tom!

[@MLind13]

I am so glad I found your channel ... been going down the rabbit trail and loving every video!

[@jebstewart7295]

Great series, thanks Coach Tom!~ Hope your trip in America is going well!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

The trip is going great Jeb. Thank you! (-: Coach Tom

[@rangicharlesnuku5822]

Awesome thanks.

[@brunogalanti9639]

Amazing! Thanks for share your knowlegde..

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

My pleasure Bruneta! You will love this attack series. It is hard to stop! Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@linusji1732]

This is actually squid guard before it was even called squid guard, very nice and ahead of its time

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

🙏

[@johnhagebeuk8]

When you said iam going to open up my gi i allmost tapped out brother 😂 never know what kind of surpise is hidden down there right 😉👊🏻👍🏻 Great video brother. Been a while since i have been on your channel but finally iam back on the mat doing realtime bjj happy as can be

[@damirnikic2560]

Hello, tks for this teh...good and strong control 👍

[@aaronholland2771]

This looks amazing *if* I can get the initial set up. By chance do you have any videos on breaking posture in closed guard? I seem to be relying on far too much muscle rather than technique to break posture and then begin a sweep or pass. Thanks Coach Tom!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Grab both collars and windshield wiper side to side with your head and pull down when your head is off line....works wonders for breaking posture!!!!!!!!! If their posture is solid, just wrap the lapel instead or hip bump sweep! Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@StillRolling]

Tried and true! We've actually been covering this same sequence on the other side of the world in Tennessee, US. Good luck at the Master World's! Hope to see a gold medal and a black belt on you next week

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Thanks for the great feedback and encouragement. All the best in your training (-: Coach Tom

[@JdieNite]

Wow love this, & and def going to start working this!

[@levonisefranklin2383]

Aker Taahir Bey I love you

[@av7726]

Whats up Coach, was wondering if you could do a segment on back takes from various positions in the future.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Sure AV. I find myself on the back in about 2 of every 3 rolls with brown and black belts so will put some of my favourites up for sure. (-: Coach Tom

[@Schoolboy-Q]

Thanks you for the details, but can you send me the link of the athlete that uses this technique.

[@AlexPiotrowski]

i'm gonna have to try this out.

[@AlexPiotrowski]

It ended up doing alright. perhaps with more practice, i can get better

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

You will love this one. White to black belt....this works! (-: Coach Tom

[@AlexPiotrowski]

Thank you!

[@LuisFernandoMercado]

Where’s panza’ match video?

[@tidakman]

Hi Tom Mate this attack works like a treat but i found that once i training partners knew it was coming they really closed down tight making it difficult to slip that hand through the leg, any suggestions? Keep up the good work - by far my fav youtube channel ever!! PS. A clip on the reverse triangle/kimura from side control would be epic if you get the opportunity ;-)

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Hi Ryan, thanks for the great feedback! ALL of my black and brown belt training partners know this is my current favourite attack but simply hip bump them to the wrap side and they will open their leg to avoid the rollover and then slip it under. Works a treat for me. I will try to get a SC reverse triangle/kimura vid up for sure when I get back to Australia. All the best (-: Coach Tom

[@reptilefrenzyllc3721]

Bro i appreciate your videos so damn much! Just got a dummy in so now I can drill this stuff until my heart is content. 🤙

[@bobby9192]

How’s the dummy working out?

[@reptilefrenzyllc3721]

@@bobby9192 It is good for top positions but for drilling closed guard, ect, it isnt as good but hey for $20 on amazon and free clothes to stuff, I think its worth it.

[@1stmardivgrunt314]

Tom, Thanks for all the effort to get out some great info. Probably going to show my inexperience here but, dose this Guard prohibit you from working the "flower/pendulum/ failed arm" sweep? Again thanks for the instruction, always.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Not at all Steve. Those sweeps are built from a strong closed guard. Happy rolling (-: Tom Davey

[@UnbeatenEthen]

can you triangle from this position if opponent pulls arm out of armbar?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Absolutely! likewise for the omoplata (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@tomthunmb8131]

How do you stop them / react when they force your free knee down and pin it with their free knee when they try to pass ? Thanks 😁

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

I personally pull their offending arm in that's pushing and go for the armbar. Just keep rotating alternatively like you are going for the armbar and that will keep them at bay! (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@pattyorigami]

Question: I have been playing around with this guard and the other day I accidentally fed the lapel OVER TOP of my opponent's arm on that side, creating an interesting arm trap in addition to the other controls this position offers. Is there any value to this variation or alternative setups or attacks this could create? Or is it just better for locking them down (the control did feel really solid)? One drawback I see is that the trapped arm isn't as vulnerable to omoplata since there's no chance for that elbow to flare out, so maybe it's better to not trap it as that will eliminate one of the attack options.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

I use some sneaky sweeps to that side if I trap their arm. (-: Professor Tom Davey

[@pattyorigami]

@@TheGrapplingAcademy Intriguing! I'll have to experiment (unless you decide to do a video on this)! ​ And thanks for your sudden barrage of likes and replies to my recent comments! All the knowledge you share is being put to good use and passed along over here on the other side of the world!

[@bedevere007]

sweet

[@RTSurf5000]

Hey Coach Tom, at 4:50 what if the guy tries to drive his R leg through instead of his Left? I'm still new sorry if it's a dumb question! Great vids always!!!!

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

They cant use their other knee to do much. If they try, simply hip out and reclaim guard. (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@mathiasm12]

That blue belt sure likes to nod :-)

[@jacquidavey8807]

mathiasm12 That blue belt is one of the most awesome people I know. A very attentive student with a heart of gold ✌🏼

[@Nevrbetr]

Jacqui Davey aww...schucks...thanks Jacqui, so nice of you to say. mathiasm12 is right though...I do nod a lot. Instead of the "wizard" I should change my gym nickname to "noddy" - ha ha 😁

[@Matto_Harvo]

Gonna try this fo shizz

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

My current favourite for sure Robert! Practice it and it will be an unstoppable weapon! (-: Coach Tom

[@bobbyatkinson7930]

Giggling at the mat farts at ~2min.

[@raphaeldoeseverything]

Isn’t this just squid guard from Closed guard?

[@andydufresne2818]

Man bun is going the way of skinny jeans.

[@1jz68u]

Hi Tom, I have used this lapel guard a couple of times and I have had several partners stretch the locked leg back to break the grip. Is there a way around this? P.s I realise this is an old video but I have only just started working with it.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Grip stronger and keep it tight, once they kick it back they get stronger and you weaker. Happy rolling (-: Tom Davey

[@ballbuster4317]

Lost me at "leg bar"