Straight Ankle Lock
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, blocking their far hip with your heel, and rolling your forearm into the Achilles tendon for leverage.
10 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Pull the opponent's arm across their center line and pin their forearm to their hips.1:49
- 2Step up close to the opponent and rotate in the opposite direction.1:53
- 3Pin the opponent's leg into the inner portion of your leg with your elbow.1:58
- 4Push down on the opponent's knee with your opposite hand to break their guard.2:02
- 5Replace your elbow with your hand and fall down to the side.2:06
- 6Place your foot underneath the opponent's thigh and block their hip with your heel.2:12
- 7Pinch your legs and roll your forearm into the Achilles tendon.2:18
- 8Make a connection with your opposite hand and drive your forearm up.2:23
- 9Walk back with your elbow and fall down to your side while squeezing.2:27
- 10Push and pull your forearm blade into the ankle simultaneously.2:30
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