Carlos Holanda. Dan Rod/GRACIEMAG
Carlos Holanda, the leader of Carlos Holanda Academy in Manaus, today opens his door to teach you a simple, effective option against the lapel guard.
Even with the guard player already wrapped with the lapel, Holand teaches a detail to overcome this, break the grip and safely reach the side. After isolating the opposite leg with a comfortable distance, the teacher advances beyond the lapel’s lasso, and then stops to dive, hug the head and pass the knee sliding, reaching side control. Watch him do it here:
