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Lapel Closed Guard Attacks

Professor Tom developed a system of attacks that flow together beautifully. 

The great thing about this Lapel Closed Guard is it’s easy to set up, gives you fantastic control over your opponent's posture, and links effortlessly with the Squid Guard. 

In the first part of this plan, we’re going to look at the simplest set up of the Lapel Closed 

Guard and how to attack the arm bar. 

 

Let’s get into the plan. 

 

Micro Drill #1: Lapel Closed Guard Set Up 

 

Technical Drill #1: Lapel Closed Guard Arm Bar ( 3 min ea) 

 

Specific Training #1: Lapel Closed Guard (reset if opponent escapes or you sweep or submit them, 3 min ea) 

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