A practical lapel guard roadmap that links entries to immediate sweeps and finishes.
The Bottom Line
You will learn a simple lapel plan from closed and open guard. You will connect lapel entries to sweeps and chokes without memorizing hundreds of variants. You will not get a worm-only deep dive.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi players wanting structure
Skip if: You chase every variant
Tech focus: Lapel Entries, Lapel Sweeps, Gi Chokes
Biggest takeaway: Sequence, not tricks
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What You'll Learn
Easton BJJ coach Alex Huddleston packages lapel entries and follow-ups into a streamlined plan. It emphasizes predictable sequences from closed and open guard into attacks.
You get a modern lapel curriculum without fluff.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Lapel Closed Guard
- Lapel Entries
- Berimbolo
- Lapel Sweeps
- Gi Chokes
- Squid Guard
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 14 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I like how Huddleston starts from closed guard grips many players already use, making lapel transitions feel natural from day one.
Why Alex Huddleston?
Alex Huddleston is an Easton BJJ black belt and former MMA pro known for technical gi work and clear teaching inside a structured curriculum.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Underrated and very teachable; became our gym’s lapel curriculum.
- Digestible lessons with strong sequencing rather than scattered moves.
- Great lapel options from closed guard for bigger players.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less famous name so fewer third-party reviews.
- Needs drilling to get lapel feeds fast under pressure.
- Not a worm encyclopedia; focuses on usable chains.
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Smart Alternatives
- Modern Lapel Guards Made Easy – More variations and a slightly broader lapel menu. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- Lapel Art – Add lapel-based submissions when posture is broken. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Lapel Guard Blue Print on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.