We worked a lapel game in class yesterday using the lapel to tie up the far side arm for various chokes and armbars from side control/knee on bell. While drilling it I was trying to think of it in a self defense light and how it would translate. A jacket and maybe a tshirt could be wrapped over for a control point but it’s still a one on one control that’s reinforced with the fabric. I know that some games that were originally considered “sport” jiu jitsu have found their way into a more defensive arena (looking at you spider
guard).
What’s the group say any redeeming traits to the various lapel games?