Guard position·cryangle (triangle-armbar hybrid facilitated by lapel control), tarikoplata (rolling shoulder lock), omoplata
Squid
Squid Lapel
Squid Guard
Lapel wrapped through legs - restrict movement, create chokes
Dominance
65
vs 35
Control depth
Proximal
Guarding
Transitions
16
outbound
Submissions
25
downstream
What it is
Gi-specific guard where the bottom player wraps and threads the opponent's lapel around their legs to create unusual control patterns. The lapel entanglement restricts mobility and posture while creating submission angles. Functions as both control position and submission setup.
What you do
The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.
Open1position detailin the App Store↗Dominance — Guarding perspective
65 vs 35
Disadvantaged↓ 30Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
Dominance — Passing perspective
35 vs 65
Disadvantaged↓ -30Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Protect collar and clear lapel wrap
GUARDGI SPECIFICADVANCEDLAPEL CONTROL
16 ways out.
All16transitionsin the App Store↗Squid Guard →
Squid Guard Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Squid Guard to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Omoplata from Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Squid Guard Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Lasso Guard Entry
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Spider Guard Entry
Feet on biceps with sleeve grips - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Worm Guard Entry
Lapel threaded under leg around arm - binding control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Lapel Guard Entry
Lapel wrapped around leg - off-balance, sweep setup
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Collar Sleeve Guard Entry
Collar and sleeve grips - break posture, create angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Rubber Guard Entry
Flexibility-based guard - leg trap controls posture
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Squid Guard Sweep
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Squid Guard →
Squid Guard to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
25 finishes live
from this position.
All25submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Cryangle
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-002
Omoplata
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-003
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-004
Baratoplata
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-005
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-006
Armbar
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-007
Monoplata
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-008
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-009
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-010
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-011
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-012
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-013
Sorcerer Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-014
Prone Armbar
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-015
Buggy Choke
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-016
Ninja Choke
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-017
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-018
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-019
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-020
Kimura
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-021
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-022
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-023
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-024
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-025
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
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