Lapel Choke Setup from Butterfly Guard

The lapel choke from butterfly guard is a high-percentage submission that offers multiple finishing options and sweep opportunities. Success depends primarily on establishing a proper grip with the wrist turned to apply the bony forearm against the opponent's neck rather than the soft underside.

Grip Mechanics and Wrist Orientation

The practitioner must maintain strict wrist alignment, keeping the hand straight and rotated toward the opponent's neck. A bent wrist orientation will fail to apply sufficient pressure and compromise the submission entirely.

Initial Setup and Arm Control

From butterfly guard, the practitioner reaches across the opponent's face to provoke a defensive hand response, then captures the sleeve and pulls the arm across the body. The shoulder drops over the opponent's shoulder while maintaining a tight chest position to prevent arm escape.

Primary Finish with Shoulder Pressure

The submission applies steady pressure through the dropped shoulder rather than relying on grip strength alone. The technique typically requires 6-10 seconds and should feel easy once proper positioning is achieved, though it may not always result in a tap.

Secondary Finish via Technical Standup

If the initial submission fails, the practitioner executes a technical standup while maintaining shoulder contact, keeping the knee positioned at the opponent's hip. This position change alters the arm angle and allows the practitioner to finish the choke from a higher leverage point.

Tertiary Finish with Knee Pressure

When secondary attempts fail, the practitioner drives the knee across the opponent's body while maintaining chest tightness and wrist orientation. This repositioning provides a third viable finishing angle for the same submission.

Multiple Angle Sequences

The technique demonstrates all three finishing attempts from different perspectives, showing how practitioners can progress through each option methodically. The sequence maintains consistent grip and positional principles regardless of which finish is ultimately successful.

Transition to Sweep Alternative

If unable to secure the submission after multiple attempts, the practitioner can maintain position and execute a sweep for two points as a viable alternative outcome. Proper grip maintenance throughout allows the practitioner to seamlessly transition between submission and positional scoring.

Lapel Choke from Butterfly Guard

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Lapel Feed Rear Choke

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Key Takeaways

•Lapel Choke Setup from Butterfly Guard
•Grip Mechanics and Wrist Orientation
•Initial Setup and Arm Control
•Primary Finish with Shoulder Pressure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about lapel feed rear choke?

This video covers lapel choke setup from butterfly guard, grip mechanics and wrist orientation, initial setup and arm control. It provides detailed instruction from Great Grappling.

How long does it take to learn lapel feed rear choke?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 8-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.