He grabs your lapel, palm up. Monkey grip his hand with both hands. Pull his hand to you. Twist to the outside and step across his legs with your right leg so he can’t walk around.
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Lapel Grab 3
He grabs your lapel with his wrist bent (his palm is against you). Hold his elbow with your left and his hand with your right. Step forward with both feet and grab behind his elbow with both hands. Bow forward and put your ear on his shoulder to protect your face.
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Lapel Grab 4
He grabs your lapel with his arm straight. Use your left hand to grab his wrist, thumb up grip. Step in with your right and use your right hand to knock his elbow up. Step under with your right, and back step through with your left. Finish in chicken wing with your face buried against his shoulde...
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Palm To Chest
Stay square with him. Use your right hand to pin his hand to your chest. Left hand reaches behind his elbow. Step forward twice, bow, and keep your head outside his shoulder to prevent punches. Two hands behind his elbow and pull forward for wrist lock.
