Begin by moving your right foot forward into a defensive stance, dropping your center of gravity and bringing your right elbow in toward your body. This movement will off-balance your opponent forward by taking the "slack" out of his grabbing hand and at the same time maintain your strong balanced position. By taking the "slack" out of his hand, you will in effect, reduce your opponent's strength, weakening the hold. (1) The back of your opponent's right hand will be fully exposed as he is grabbing your left lapel. Bend your left middle knuckle up to create an extended knuckle. (2) With pin-point accuracy, as with all nerve strikes, deliver a quick sharp blow with the tip of your left middle knuckle to the nerve on the back of your opponent's right hand. This point is located about an inch or so down on your opponent's hand below the middle or ring finger. This strike should cause your opponent to let go of the hold.

4. Single Lapel Grab Release By Thumb Pry Downward

Your opponent grabs your left lapel with his right hand. When you are grabbed, your opponent keeps his right hand straight.

Begin by moving your right foot forward into a defensive stance, dropping your center of gravity and bringing your right elbow in toward your body. This movement will off-balance your opponent forward by taking the "slack" out of his grabbing hand and at the same time maintain your strong balanced position. By taking the "slack" out of his hand, you will in effect, reduce your opponent's strength, weakening the hold. (1) Bring your left hand up placing your left thumb on top of the outside corner of your opponent's right thumb. Bend your left thumb to help give it some strength and support. (2) Apply presure with your left thumb in against your body and then apply pressure straight down. This motion should drop your opponent to his knees and cause him to release the hold.

5. Double Lapel Grab Release Stepping Across

Your opponent grabs your left lapel with his right hand and your right lapel with his left hand. When you are grabbed, your opponent keeps both of his hands straight.