Fundamentals and Concepts

Leg Lock Concepts and Safety

How leg locks injure, what each rule set allows and how entries, control and escapes work.

Also called leg lock principles, leg lock rules, leg lock safety, are heel hooks legal.

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0:48 Check your ego at the door when it comes to heel hooks.

Check your ego at the door when it comes to heel hooks.

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9:52

The FIRST Leg Lock video you should watch

Beginner Brandon "Bmac" McCaghren

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10:40

John Danaher - Leg Locks and The Four Part System

Intermediate John Danaher

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6:41

Inside Heel Hook: Setup and Safety (Lachlan Giles)

Intermediate Lachlan Giles

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17:00

The IBJJF Legal Leglocks (and How to Do Them)

Intermediate Stephan Kesting

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9:02

Leg Locks for Dummies - Part 1

Intermediate Jake Luigi

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4:23

The Dangerous Myth About Leg Locks in BJJ

Intermediate Nick "Chewy" Albin

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IBJJF Leg reap rules

Intermediate IBJJF

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2:53

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

Intermediate Athlas Training Team

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