High Level Lapel Wrestling by Yosof Wanly

What Will You Learn?

Yosof Wanly presents the most comprehensive lapel wrestling instructional ever created, spanning 6 detailed parts. Starting with the foundations of the far cross lapel grip and control scenarios, Yosof builds through an extensive retention system to keep your position against every common pass attempt. You'll master second hand grip systems including ankle cuff, open palm, supinated, and far collar grips, then progress into collar and belt control series, whizzer defense systems, and finally the complete lapel wrestling system from every major guard position including DLR, single leg X, shin-to-shin, X-Guard, tarantula guard, and more.

Technique List

Part 1: Foundations

• Introduction


• Basic Movements & Core Concepts


• Introduction to the First Grip: Far Cross Lapel


• Lapel Wrestling Stages: Standing, Kneeling, & Ground Positions


• First Grip: Far Lapel Control Scenarios

Part 2: Retention Systems

• Retention: Step-Up Defense


• Retention: Face-Down Flattened Recovery


• Retention: Elbow Prop Recovery


• Retention: Stopping Side Body / Cross Body Pressure


• Retention: Preventing the Step-Over Pass


• Retention: Preventing the Back Step Pass (Part 1)


• Retention: Preventing the Back Step Pass (Part 2)


• Retention: Preventing the Back Step Pass (Part 3)


• Retention: Preventing the Knee Cut Back Step Pass


• Retention: Far Lapel Reverse Pistol Grip


• Retention: Preventing the Knee Staple (Part 1)


• Retention: Preventing the Knee Staple (Part 2)


• Retention: Preventing the Knee Staple (Part 3)


• Retention: Preventing the Knee Staple (Part 4)


• Retention: Preventing the Knee Staple to Knee Cut Pass

Part 3: Second Hand Grip Systems

• Second Hand Grips: Open Palm, Supinated Knee Grip, & Ankle Cuff Grip


• Second Hand Grip: Ankle Cuff Grip System


• Ankle Cuff Grip: Mechanics


• Ankle Cuff Grip: Finishing From Standing


• Ankle Cuff Grip: Near-Side Ankle Cuff Control


• Ankle Cuff Grip: Weak Side Finish


• Ankle Cuff Grip: Near Shoulder Roll Finish


• Second Hand Grip: Open Palm System


• Second Hand Grip: Supinated Grip System


• Second Hand Grip: Far Collar Grip System


• Far Collar Grip: Rear Finish

Part 4: Collar & Belt Control Series

• First Hand Grip: Near-Side Collar Mechanics


• Near-Side Collar Grip: Open Palm Takedown


• Belt Grip Fundamentals


• Belt Grip System: Rear Knot Controls


• Belt Grip System: Front Knot Controls


• Belt Grip System: Front Knot Controls (Part 2)


• Belt Grip: Closed Guard Entry


• Collar Entry to Closed Guard


• Second Hand Grip: Far Sleeve Grip

Part 5: Whizzer Defense Systems

• Whizzer Defense (Part 1)


• Whizzer Defense (Part 2)


• Shin Shield Lapel Wrestling with Whizzer Defense

Part 6: Lapel Wrestling Systems

• De La Riva Lapel Wrestling (Part 1)


• De La Riva Lapel Wrestling (Part 2)


• Single Leg X Lapel Wrestling


• Shin-to-Shin Lapel Wrestling


• X-Guard Lapel Wrestling


• De La Riva X Lapel Wrestling


• Tarantula Guard Lapel Wrestling


• Lapel Guard Lapel Wrestling


• Wormhole Lapel Wrestling


• Leg Lift Lapel Wrestling

Conclusion

• Closing Thoughts & Exit