Shaolin Lapel Sweep | Kneebar

Executing the Shaolin Lapel Sweep transitioning to a Kneebar:

1. Start in half guard shell and open the opponent's gi without getting cross faced, using one hand under their armpit for protection.
2. Shoot the other arm in to grip the lapel, maintaining distance with the forearm to prevent being crushed down.
3. Place your leg across the opponent's body and elevate your hips, applying backward pressure into them.
4. Anticipate the opponent's body lock, which they will use to try to sprawl and escape.
5. Use the lapel grip to prevent the opponent from sprawling effectively, maintaining control.
6. When the opponent body locks, grab their wrist and perform a breakdancing-like move, looking over your shoulder and throwing your leg to off-balance them.
7. As you turn the opponent over, lift your leg to transition into a kneebar before they fall onto it.
8. To prevent the opponent from crossing their feet and defending the kneebar, split their legs during the transition.
9. Control the rotation of the opponent's leg by placing your head on top of their toes, ensuring their knee faces you.
10. Secure the kneebar by holding onto their knee and applying hip pressure.

Throughout the technique, maintain control of the lapel and manage the distance to effectively off-balance the opponent and secure the kneebar submission.