Rolling Knee Bar from Standing – Lapel Grip Entry and Double Heel Control Variation – Takedown

Tori begins with a standard lapel grip and waits for Uke to advance, or draws him forward and downward—the rolling kneebar cannot be executed if Uke retreats, as it relies entirely on Uke’s forward momentum and weight commitment onto the lead leg. As soon as Uke steps in and loads that leg, Tori pulls down and under, rolling low onto the far shoulder (never the head or elbows) and driving the shoulders deep between Uke’s legs. The inside leg lifts and threads between Uke’s legs, positioning on Uke’s thigh in the same orientation as in Uchi Mata, acting as an inner-thigh lift, while the outside leg remains to the outside to form the trap. As he lands on the far shoulder, Tori immediately collects both heels and continues the roll. Once both are on the ground, Tori is in a strong position to transition into the knee bar.