Use The LAPEL To Escape SIDE CONTROL In Jiu-Jitsu!
May 19, 2021Getting stuck in Side Control is no fun, isn't it? Especially if you're in the Gi, which enables your training partner to use his grips and negate your movement even more... Taking your frustration through the roof.
But do not despair! The Gi, no matter how much of a hindrance, could also serve as a tool for setting up your escape. Yup, you've guessed it right - by using the lapel.
Here's how to use the lapel to set up your Side Control escape. Jean Vandesteen demonstrates on the video below: