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Lapel Control

Type

Grip / Control

description

Lapel-based grips discussed as a common guard control that Tainan must break to continue passing chains.

entries/setups

HQ → posture to break lapel grip → resume knee cut / chain passing.

position

key details / teaching points

Posture and grip breaking to clear lapel grips is emphasized (e.g., vs Pedro Dias notes); treat grip breaks as prerequisites to resume knee cut/long step branches.

common mistakes

counters & defenses

related studies

Tainan Dalpras Guard Passing Study

Sequences: 22

Breakdown of Tainan Dalpra’s guard passing patterns across multiple matches, centered on entering HQ and chaining knee cut, long step, leg weave, leg trap, torreando/throw-by, and arm weave sequences to force turtles and secure dominant passes.

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Athletes Known For This Technique

Tainan Dalpra
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