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The seated bottom player holds the standing opponent's own lapel, pulled out of his jacket and wrapped around his lead thigh, while the opponent grips his collar, in worm guard.

Lapel Guards

Worm, squid and related guards stall passers and set up sweeps, back takes and chokes. They only work in the gi.

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Also called worm guard, lapel guard, squid guard, gubber guard, ringworm guard, lapel open guard.

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