Leg Drag
Techniques
- Control·Leg DragBasic De La Riva Guard Control and Attack Setup
Establish control in De La Riva guard by gripping opponent's pant leg or ankle with left hand and sleeve with right hand to prevent leg drag and folding passes…
- Submission·Leg DragCalf Slicer from Leg Drag Pass
Counter the leg drag pass by catching the leg, locking a triangle around the calf, and squeezing to finish the calf slicer.
- Takedown·Leg DragCollar Tie Counter — Elevated Single Leg to Leg Drag
Uses an elevated single leg entry to swing the opponent's leg out, transitioning directly into a leg drag position.
- Pass·Leg DragKnee Cut to Leg Drag
A guard pass that initiates with a knee cut but transitions into a leg drag when the opponent posts a knee shield to defend. It solves the problem of the oppon…
- Defense·Leg DragLeg Drag Counter — Hip Frame
Use a hip frame to stop a leg drag attempt and create time to recover guard. Works by lifting the hips to break the opponent's base and control before they can…
- Transition·Leg DragLeg Drag from Short SLX
Use the outside short hook to tilt the opponent's base, then carve underneath their frames to win the inside track and secure the back.
- Pass·Leg DragLeg Drag Pass — Counter to Pulling
Use this pass when an opponent pulls you forward aggressively. Break their grip while squatting to maintain base, drag the leg, trap the knee, and spin to side…
- Setup·Leg DragLeg Drag Setup from Berimbolo Inversion
Set up leg drag by inverting through after knocking opponent over in berimbolo and placing foot on chest to control.
- Setup·Leg DragLeg Drag Setup from Top Passing Open Guard
Set up the leg drag position by shooting the right knee in when passing open guard and controlling opponent's legs and hips.
- Transition·Leg DragLeg Drag System
A versatile leg drag system that allows attacking the guard pass and backtake from a dominant leg drag position with multiple setups and finishing options.
- Transition·Leg DragLeg Drag to Back Take — Standing Knee Catch
When an opponent pulls their knee out and stands to escape, posture up to catch their knee, hook it with your leg, switch to a collar-and-pants grip, and walk…
- Transition·Leg DragLeg Drag to Leg Weave
When an opponent defends a leg drag by posting a knee to your chest, lift your hips and shoot your knee through the created gap to secure a leg weave, bypassin…
- Pass·Leg DragLeg Drag with Foot Assist
Disrupts hip alignment by kicking the leg out with your foot during a leg drag. Faster than a standard drag when knees are tight.
- Pass·Leg DragRussian Tie to Leg Drag Pass
A passing sequence triggered when an opponent recovers from a Russian tie snap and faces out. It solves the problem of extended arms by switching to a cross-an…
- Sweep·Leg DragX-Guard Attacks — Baby Bow, Leg Drag, Takedown
From X-Guard, choose between Baby Bow, leg drag, or a takedown based on how the opponent reacts to your lapel and pant control.
- Transition·Leg DragX-Guard to Leg Drag
Used when the opponent controls distance in X-Guard. Leverage a pants grip and hip drag to fall into Leg Drag, bypassing the opponent's defensive posture.
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