Closed Guard to Pendulum Sweep Variation with Lapel Control or Back Take (Advanced)

Professor Lucas Lepri teaches how to take the opponent’s back from the closed guard or how to sweep the opponent, depending on the opponent’s reaction. Lucas starts in the closed guard controlling the opponent’s sleeve and opposite side pants. He pushes the opponent away and when the opponent reacts, Lucas comes back and lifts the pants as he pulls on the sleeve. He attempts to sweep but in this scenario, the opponent reaches over Lucas’ back to prevent it. Lucas comes back to the closed guard and feeds the lapel to his other hand. He then under hooks the leg and brings his hips out. Lucas pendulum sweeps the opponent to the side control position. If the opponent bases out while Lucas tries to sweep, then Lucas can take the back instead.