Leg Entanglement

Use this when stuck in 50/50 and wanting to pass without getting swept back. The grip traps both opponent's legs and prevents them from creating the hook neede…

Use this when your opponent hides their heel to defend against a standard heelhook. It works by exposing the heel and applying rotational torque while controll…

A counter to heavy resistance when the opponent sits back and refuses to be dragged. You slide between their legs to secure Ashi Garami for leg locks.

A heel hook variation applied from below the the knee. By pointing the heel away and pushing the knee in a specific direction, it creates rotational pressure w…

A powerful footlock applied below the knee to maximize leverage. It solves the problem of weak pressure in traditional footlocks by concentrating force over a…

Used when you have a De La Riva hook and want to take the back. The mechanism relies on pulling the opponent down, forcing a post, and using leg leverage to ro…

Escape a heel hook entanglement by freeing the knee line, inverting into De La Riva, and rotating to take the back. This counter turns a defensive survival sit…

Used to reverse position from 50-50 when the opponent is postured up or gripping heavily. The mechanism relies on controlling the ankle and using the cross-col…

Counters a collar tie with an over-under grip, then transitions into a heel hook by cutting backwards and triangling the legs.

A primary knee cut pass from reverse Ashi Garami that uses collar and sleeve grips to flatten the opponent and prevent guard recovery or single-leg attacks.

When opponent postures up and deadlifts, turn out to the side, thread hand through to grab own stomach, angle knee down, butterfly hook opponent's leg, drop op…

Executed from a locked-up 50/50 position, this entry breaks the opponent's sleeve grip to clear the path for a double-leg takedown.

When an opponent's leg floats or they bring a foot in to stomp or kick, use a double-leg configuration to immobilize the knee and direct all pressure to the an…

From De La Riva, strip their upper body grip, control the far foot with your heel, and roll into a figure-four leg entanglement to twist the ankle toward the b…

Use this when the opponent controls your leg in De La Riva. Switch grips, turn sideways, and drop your foot between their legs to catch the heel with your armp…

A counter-attack where the defender uses the opponent's forward momentum to take the back or secure a dominant top position. It works by redirecting their forc…

An escape from the footlock by clearing the foot and creating space. It works by breaking the opponent's grip and posture before moving to safety.

A leg entanglement submission targeting the ankle and Achilles. It works by isolating the leg, controlling the hip to prevent escape, and using body leverage t…

Used when the opponent grabs your legs from guard, this technique leverages their grip to secure a heel hook by controlling the ankle and applying rotational p…

Use X-guard to stretch the opponent's base and force them onto their hands, then lock a triangle to manipulate their heel across their body, forcing a roll int…

A simplified leglock entry that uses lateral rotation instead of a forward spin, making it accessible without extreme flexibility while maintaining momentum fo…

Used when the inside of the opponent's leg is exposed. It mirrors the outside entry but rotates the leg outward to stress the medial ligaments.

A high-leverage leg lock from the saddle position that isolates the tibia. It works by pinning the heel against the armpit and ribs while rotating the lower le…

Prevents the opponent from slipping the heel by pointing their toes. The mechanism relies on pinning the toes against the body while placing the heel at the wr…

Used when you have cross-ashi garami and the opponent attempts to turn out to escape. The mechanism relies on never releasing the free leg, using grip switches…

An entry from K-guard to 50/50 that uses outside leg positioning to avoid dangerous crossfaces. It relies on a high armpit hook and hip lift to off-balance the…

Use this when the opponent postures up high to avoid the triangle. You cannot reach the upper body, so you attack the legs instead. The sequence works by pinni…

Used when you have control of an opponent's leg in no-gi. The mechanism relies on isolating the knee joint by trapping the thigh and lower leg with your arms,…

Used when the outside of the opponent's leg is exposed. The mechanism relies on securing a gable grip under the heel and rotating the leg to stress the lateral…

A heel hook variation from the outside ashi garami position that isolates the knee by locking the foot to the wrist, forcing the shin to rotate and increasing…

Lock feet just tight enough to keep them locked while keeping legs relaxed to conserve energy and maintain control for submissions.

From X-Guard, if the opponent is heavy on you, transition to Reverse X-Guard to collect their leg and take the back via the Saddle position. This works best wh…

Perform an Imanari roll starting from shin to shin connection, inverting to drop the opponent and attack a heel hook.

A transition to back control and submission when the opponent posts their hands down. Reaps the knee and hikes the leg to secure the outside heel hook or rear…

An attempt to hyperextend the knee while standing, often shown in viral videos. It requires significant base and leverage that is rarely available when being l…

A standing entry to expose the heel by reaping the opponent's leg across their hip line. This creates the necessary angle to attack the heel hook.

Used when you can isolate the ankle from standing or guard. The mechanism relies on placing the forearm blade under the Achilles tendon while using the opposit…

Applied from bottom to attack the extended ankle. Curving the ankle like a toe hold generates superior leverage compared to straight extension.

Used when an opponent bridges to escape, this technique isolates the off-leg to hyperextend the ankle joint. It capitalizes on the opponent's forward momentum…

Basic ankle lock entry — grab the foot, step on the hip as you fall to your side, bring your hand to your chest, and hip in while looking over your shoulder.

Finishes the ankle by aligning the forearm perpendicular to the shin and tucking the elbow to the hip to maximize leverage before arching back.

Used from Ashi Garami when the opponent is posturing or trying to escape. The mechanism relies on pinning the opponent's arm to their hip to prevent framing, b…

Counter the straight ankle lock by faking a guard pass to disrupt the opponent's grip, then transitioning into a tight ankle lock by dropping the elbow under t…

From butterfly guard, elevate the opponent and kick a leg out to place the foot on the hip, then open the knees to threaten the sweep — when the opponent hops…

Use a fake straight ankle lock threat to control the opponent's hip and leg, forcing a defensive reaction that opens the path to a secure heel hook.

Use X-guard to force the opponent's hands down, transition to reverse X-guard to set a triangle, and flow into cross-ashi for a heel hook when they defend.