Waiter Position | X-Guard | Estima/Tama Lock

Transitioning to the lapel guard from various guards such as X-Guard, Single Leg X-Guard, Mantis, De La Riva, and Spider Guard is the focus. Once in lapel guard, the goal is to move to X-Guard as a setup for a sweep or submission.

1. Start by kicking the bottom leg upwards to transfer the foot to the opponent's belt, enabling a spin into X-Guard.
2. Place a hand near the opponent's knee and maintain a tight grip, keeping the ear close to the shoulder to prevent the opponent from escaping.
3. Pretend to initiate a sweep from X-Guard to create an opening for the submission.
4. While pushing to sweep, sit up and use the left arm to help bend the opponent's knee, positioning their foot for the submission.
5. Follow the opponent's movements, keeping the belly squeezed tight and locking in the submission hold.
6. If the opponent attempts to roll, maintain control and continue the movement to secure the submission from either direction.
7. Before releasing the grip on the opponent's leg, ensure to catch their foot to prevent them from kicking free.
8. Bend the opponent's foot onto the belly, adjust the lock, and apply the submission with a tight squeeze of the belly.

This technique uses the element of surprise and the opponent's anticipation of a sweep to set up a submission from the lapel guard.