A grappler in a grey gi lies on the mat with his legs wrapped around his partner's leg in ashi-garami and locks the foot in a figure-four grip, while the partner in a white gi lies back.

Concepts and Safety

How leg locks injure, what the rules allow and the principles behind every escape.

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In this topic Leg Lock Concepts and Safety

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The FIRST Leg Lock video you should watch

Beginner Brandon "Bmac" McCaghren 9:52 No-gi

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The FIRST Leg Lock video you should watch

Beginner Brandon "Bmac" McCaghren

John Danaher - Leg Locks and The Four Part System

Intermediate John Danaher

Inside Heel Hook: Setup and Safety (Lachlan Giles)

Intermediate Lachlan Giles

The IBJJF Legal Leglocks (and How to Do Them)

Intermediate Stephan Kesting

Leg Locks for Dummies - Part 1

Intermediate Jake Luigi

The Dangerous Myth About Leg Locks in BJJ

Intermediate Nick "Chewy" Albin

IBJJF Leg reap rules

Intermediate IBJJF

Don’t Get Disqualified! Legal foot locks in BJJ (IBJJF 2025 Rules)

Intermediate Athlas Training Team

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