Lapel Grip Break
Type
Counter
description
Breaking lapel grips to prevent being tied up in lapel/lasso guard and to resume HQ passing chains.
entries/setups
From HQ when opponent establishes lapel control → posture out to break grip → re-attack knee cut/other HQ branch (Pedro Dias example).
position
Open Guard
key details / teaching points
Posture to clear the lapel grip; treat grip breaks as a prerequisite to continuing the chain.
common mistakes
Needs Review
counters & defenses
Opponent uses lapel frames/grips to slow hip movement and force resets; lapel + lasso combinations attempt to stall the chain.