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Straight Ankle Lock

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

youtube·0:563:25·Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

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  1. 1Place thumb just below the Achilles and rest your hand on your own rib cage.1:39
  2. 2Sit tight against the leg and walk your elbow backward behind you.1:58
  3. 3Bring your elbow close to your body to hook and turn the foot like a toe hold.2:08
  4. 4Walk the elbow back until your shoulder touches the mat, then extend your hips over your left shoulder.2:20
  5. 5Pull your elbow tight against your body and extend over your left shoulder to finish.2:57
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3 Submissions Every BJJ Black Belt Should Know by Craig Jones, Bernardo Faria & John Danaher
3 Submissions Every BJJ Black Belt Should Know by Craig Jones, Bernardo Faria & John Danaher
Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics
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