Preventing an Arm Attack when In Closed Guard (Intermediate)

Professor Lucas Lepri teaches how to prevent the opponent from attacking the arm when it’s being controlled in the closed guard. The opponent has Lucas in their closed guard and is controlling one of Lucas’ arms. Lucas starts to defend by blocking the other arm with his same side hand. He now applies pressure forward so he can start to escape his arm. He makes his palm face up and brings his arm down. This allows Lucas to slide his arm out and escape.