Lapel Choke from Open Guard

The lapel choke from open guard leverages the gi to restrict blood flow, creating a tap threat while maintaining a dynamic guard. The attacker loops the opponent’s collar around the neck and uses hip movement and angles to compress the carotids efficiently.

It is especially useful against opponents who posture up, forcing them to defend while providing opportunities for sweeps, transitions to other chokes, or armlocks. The technique demonstrates how gi grips expand submission possibilities in BJJ.