Gordon Ryan Reveals How He Got Bored Of Using Leg Locks In Competition
Feb 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the first submission that comes to mind when someone mentions Gordon Ryan? More than likely, chances are that it is the Leg Lock. Especially the Heel Hook. But when and how did Ryan...
Andre Galvao Shows An Unusual “Rock The Baby Outside Leg Lockdown Attack”
Jan 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
The Dreaded Cradle Position… And How To Use It For Leg Locks
Jan 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The cradle is a basic technique in amateur wrestling. Its name refers to the move’s similarity to the way a person holds an infant in their arms. The wrestler performs the cradle by grabbing the...
This Sneaky Leg Lock From X-Guard… Will Get You Lots Of Taps
Dec 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Having an ability to utilize a wide array of guards in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can only make you better. So, as soon as you start feeling comfortable with the “classic” guards (i.e. Closed Guard,...
Counter Berimbolos With This Sneaky Leg Lock Entry
Nov 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Berimbolos… You can either love them or hate them. But the reality is, most BJJ athletes doing Berimbolos could be doing them a little better – which is why you have a chance to Leg Lock...
The Unexpected “Outside Heel Bar” Is Just The Leg Lock You Need
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
A kneebar (also known as legbar, kneelock or hiza-juji-gatame) is a leglock that can hyperextend the knee. The basic kneebar technique is similar to that of an armbar. The practitioner will trap the...
Here’s Why The False Reap Is Such An Amazing Leg Lock Entry
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leglocks have been at the center of the bjj zeitgeist for quite some time. They are referred to as the great equalizer. Cases like this are just why. A white belt competitor named James Hunt had an...
The Real Reason Why Marcelo Garcia Doesn’t Like Kimuras, Darces, & Leg Locks
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE
Highly respected MMA and BJJ coach Firas Zahabi was recently on the Joe Rogan Podcast where he shared an interesting story about his training sessions with Marcelo Garcia. Joe Rogan and Eddie Bravo...
Sport Science: Which are More Effective, Arm Locks or Leg Locks?
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE
TV show Sportscience did a study on effectiveness of footlocks and armlocks using Frank Mir. We have this to say on the matter about what submission is more effective: “Arm Locks Going for his...
Joe Rogan On Ric Flair’s Figure-Four Leg Lock: “He Was Literally Giving Up An Inside Heel Hook”
Oct 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has an enormous love for BJJ – which, among other things, shows through his critiques. For instance, in his recent Joe Rogan Experience episode with Rick Rubin, he...
The Leg Lock You’ve Never Done Before – The Razor Lock Kneebar
Sep 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leg locks have exploded in popularity over the last several years in competitive grappling. Although leg locks were once shunned by the BJJ community, their effectiveness has never been in doubt....
The Front Helicopter Kneebar Is A Vicious BJJ Leg Lock Technique
Sep 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, Leg Lock setups can be complicated. Really complicated, with multiple steps that have to be on spot if the submission is to work. However, you can choose the setups that aren’t as...
The “Cobra Coil Leg Lock” Is As Terrifying As It Sounds
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, Leg Lock setups can be complicated. Really complicated, with multiple steps that have to be on spot if the submission is to work. However, you can choose the setups that aren’t as...
Want To Improve Your Leg Lock Game? Learn These 5 Different Techniques
Sep 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leg locks have exploded in popularity over the last several years in competitive grappling. Although leg locks were once shunned by the BJJ community, their effectiveness has never been in doubt....
(Video): Rickson Gracie Competing in Sambo & Going For Leg Locks
Aug 13, 2022BJJEE
Rickson like many other Gracies cross trained in other grappling arts with his brother Rolls who tried to integrate the Brazilian national wrestling team with the goal of to competing at the Moscow...
This Secret Grip Neutralizes Almost All 50/50 Leg Lock Submissions
Jul 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The 50/50 is one of the most versatile positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – predominantly when it comes to Leg Locks. It gives you ample opportunities for a Heel Hook attack, and even for...
Dean Lister Shares Leg Lock Advice: “Don’t Focus Specifically On Heel Hooks”
Jan 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
As per the most recent news shared by the ADCC, Dean Lister has been inducted into the ADCC Hall Of Fame! And no wonder; he’s a 3x champion and an athlete with the highest submission rate in...
BJJ Black Belt Shuts Down Black Belt Leg Lock Specialist’s Game
Jan 05, 2022BJJEE
Look up how to counter leg lockers on Google and you’ll find a number of counter-curses to remove the leg-locker curse, or leg-locking spell, which is, of course, a mythical spell from the world of...
Learning the ankle lock signals the start of your journey towards leg lock mastery
Oct 20, 2021BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Forget the Leg Lock, Master Ken Teaches Dean Lister the ‘Groin Lock’
Sep 10, 2021BJJEE
The honorable Master Ken from ‘Enter the Dojo’ takes on Gi BJJ or as he calls it: “Gi Be Jay Jay’. What’s his problem with BJJ? Master Ken has a long history of disbelief in BJJ’s...
Never Get Leg Locked Again: Heel Hook Escape with Bradley Hill
Sep 08, 2021BJJEE
Heel hooks, calf slicers, are all deemed dangerous submissions & prohibited from competition by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (apart from the adult black belt level which now...
Coral Belt Rigan Machado Shows a Great Entry to Leg Lock
Aug 22, 2021BJJEE
Rigan Machado shows a really cool transition: butterfly guard sweep to X Guard to leg lock. Rigan was one of the first BJJ practitioners to master leg locks as he was was training and competing in...
The Best Leg Lockers in Gi BJJ Today
Aug 04, 2021BJJEE
Gi training is often quite different from NoGi training. The multitude of grips can be taxing but it can also be of help. It all depends upon the practitioner. These are some of the most exciting...
BJJ 101: Leg Locks
May 04, 2021BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
