# What is lasso guard?

Lasso guard wraps your leg around your opponent's arm while gripping their sleeve. The lasso creates strong control and sets up sweeps and triangles. It is a gi-specific guard that frustrates passers. Lasso guard is accessible to beginners and effective at high levels.

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**Tags:** technique, gi

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