I’ve done a number lapel closed guard videos recently. And this time I thought I would cover 5 attacks. From this great position. The great thing about the lapel closed guard – is that it’s relatively easy to get…and when you have it. It’s very difficult for your training partner to unravel. In other words, it’s a real winner! Watch this video, and give it a try on the mat. Let me know how it goes…
Keenan demonstrates three moves from his lapel guard. 1) The first is an X-guard sweep, 2) followed by a back take, 3) and finishes with a sweep to armbar. Assisting him is Leo D’avila. For the full breakdown of all the moves seen in this video, as well as a personal Q&A with Keenan …