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Lapel Choke from Side Control

A powerful lapel choke executed from side control using your own lapel to apply pressure on the opponent's neck.

youtube·0:053:49·BJJ Fanatics

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  1. 1You place your hand behind the opponent's head0:42
  2. 2You grab your own lapel with your other hand1:11
  3. 3You pull your elbow back to bring the lapel closer to the opponent's neck2:36
  4. 4You position one forearm on one side of the opponent's neck and your lapel on the other side2:45
  5. 5You move your body north-south to increase the pressure of the choke2:57
  6. 6You rotate your body while leaning forward3:18
  7. 7You pull your lapel to tighten the choke3:27
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BJJ Basics - Lapel Choke by Roger Gracie
BJJ Basics - Lapel Choke by Roger Gracie
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