Heel Hook from X-Guard
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 into a safe inside heel hook position.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish X-guard and stretch your legs out to force the opponent to base on their hands.0:04
- 2Switch your left leg to lock a triangle position inside the opponent's guard.0:11
- 3Bring the opponent's foot and heel across to the other side of their body.0:18
- 4Land with your feet safely under the opponent's leg and lock the inside heel hook grip.0:24
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