How Good Can You Be at No Gi Jiu-Jitsu without a High Level Leg Lock Game?
Apr 17, 2024BJJEE
The majority of No Gi Jiu-Jitsu competitors have likely invested countless hours mastering the intricacies of leg locks to gain an advantage over their opponents. However, you may be surprised to...
Dean Lister’s Leg Lock Advice: “You Have To Do Much More Of This…”
Mar 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Know that saying: “Why would you ignore 50% of the human body?” It was made popular by John Danaher… But it was actually Dean Lister that Danaher heard it from first. So, it’s...
Sport Science: Which are More Effective, Arm Locks or Leg Locks?
Mar 05, 2024BJJEE
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...
Why are Non-Brazilians So Obssessed with Leg Locks in Jiu-Jitsu?
Feb 24, 2024BJJEE
In recent years a new school of Jiu-Jitsu players have started to perfect the leg lock game (Garry Tonon, Gordon Ryan,or Craig Jones in No Gi, and Victor Hugo in the Gi) but they are still not...
Garry Tonon Not Willing To Give Up Leg Locks In MMA: “This Stuff Works”
Jan 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Garry Tonon recently opened up about a pivotal moment in his career: his first knockout loss during an MMA match… Despite which he is not willing to give up Leg Lock attacks in mixed martial...
Brazilian MMA Fighter Submits Himself With A Leg Lock
Oct 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
An MMA fighter recently did the unexpected task of submitted himself unintentionally during an attempted leglock against his opponent at a fight event on October 29, 2023. Brazilian Luiz Claudio was...
Gordon Ryan Shows Important Concepts For Leg Lock Escapes & Counters
Oct 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to Leg Locks, it’s best to learn how to apply and escape them as soon as possible… Yes, even as a white belt. Though, attacking them is one thing – and escaping (or...
Gordon Ryan Shows How (& Why) To Pass Guard After Escaping Leg Locks
Oct 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say you’re caught in a Leg Lock. What’s the first thing you want to do? That’s right – do whatever is needed to get out and not get tapped out (and, more...
The Ultimate Armbar Defense: Counter ‘Em With A Leg Lock
Oct 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You know the saying: “Offense is sometimes the best defense.” And, well, the same holds true in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – because sometimes you’ll have an opportunity to counter...
Josh Barnett Shows A Neat Catch Wrestling Leg Lock Variation
Sep 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Don’t tell us… You’re a Leg Lock fan. And, what’s more, there’s nothing you’d rather learn, drill, and do – than Heel Hooks. If so, then you’re in for a treat. If you’re...
Craig Jones Demonstrates An Omoplata To Leg Locks Transition
Aug 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Don’t tell us… You’re a Leg Lock fan. And, what’s more, there’s nothing you’d rather learn, drill, and do – than Heel Hooks. If so, then you’re in for a treat. This setup by Craig...
Craig Jones: “The Whole Leg Lock Phase in Jiu-Jitsu Has Already Passed”
Aug 20, 2023BJJEE
Gunnar Nelson is a professional Jiu Jitsu and MMA fighter from Iceland. Gunnar started training in BJJ under Ireland’s Joh Kavanagh and he placed fourth in the ADCC tournament (open weight...
Leg Lock Defense Technique: The Roll Through
May 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Heel Hook… Every submission grappler’s dream and nightmare at the same time – it just depends whether you’re on the giving or the receiving end of it. However, if your Heel Hook...
This Grip Is Super Effective Against Heel Hooks & Other Leg Locks
May 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Heel Hook… Every submission grappler’s dream and nightmare at the same time – it just depends whether you’re on the giving or the receiving end of it. However, if your Heel Hook...
How To Leg Lock Bigger & Heavier Opponents?
May 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
For a lot of people, Leglocks sometimes carry a sort of a stigma with them. They are either frowned upon, for they are regarded as „dirty“ techniques (such as the case is with Wristlocks in some...
Try This Unique “Russian Knot” Leg Lock Position Entry
Apr 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Leglock submissions are alive and kicking! It seems like lower body attacks will not go out of fashion soon and how else could it be, when time after time we witness their efficiency on the highest...
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...
