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[Video of this waza fast and slow, from the side, and ideally, overhead]

Defense against a one-hand lapel grab

• 7-3 outside with a downward elbow strike to the opponent’s elbow, off-balancing them.
  • Lapel grabs are typically followed by a reverse punch, like in ice hockey fights. Your elbow strike will cover and wedge your head, filling the role of a cross-body block.
• Knee kick to the opponent’s groin.
• Step in, entering a horse stance with a downward elbow strike to the opponent’s spine.