Leg Entanglements
The control positions behind every leg lock. Each variant covers entries, control, finishes and escapes.
150 lessons
Also called leg locks, ashi garami, saddle, inside sankaku, 50/50, fifty fifty.
Ashi Garami (Straight Ashi)
The basic single-leg entanglement, with your outside foot on their hip.
- Entries From single-leg X, butterfly, shin-to-shin, half guard and passing. 12
- Control Knee line, hip and foot placement so they cannot pull out or roll. 9
- Submissions Straight ankle lock, outside heel hook, toe hold and Estima lock. 35
- Transitions Moving to the saddle, 50/50 or outside ashi as they defend. 7
Inside Sankaku (Saddle / 4-11)
Your legs triangled around one of theirs, with their knee pointing up.
- Entries From K-guard, RDLR, the Imanari roll, top position and ashi garami. 20
- Control Controlling the knee line and second leg so they cannot clear the knee. 6
- Submissions Inside heel hook, kneebar and toe hold, and how to finish them. 14
- Transitions Backside 50/50, the back or top position when they hide the heel. 8
50/50
A symmetrical entanglement where both players have the same attacks.
Outside Ashi and Cross Ashi
Entanglements with your legs outside theirs, best for the outside heel hook.
Leg Lock Defence and Escapes
Hide the heel, clear the knee line and free your leg before the lock is set.