Atlas/Guard/Squid Guard
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
//01—About this position

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
//02—Concept tags
GUARDGI SPECIFICADVANCEDLAPEL CONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

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
//04—Submissions downstream

25 finishes live
from this position.

All25submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Cryangle
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-002
Omoplata
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Baratoplata
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Armbar
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Monoplata
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Sorcerer Choke
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Prone Armbar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Buggy Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Ninja Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Kimura
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-022
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-023
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-024
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-025
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard58
Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Squid Guard · Guard

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