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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
MMA Fighter Leg Locks Referee at One Championship
Apr 12, 2021BJJEE
Have you EVER seen a finish like THAT? Mongolian MMA fighter Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg was able to knoock out Chinese fighter Ma Jia Wen at One Championshop. The blow was so strong that Wen reacted to...
Craig Jones Shows Defense Against Leg Locks From 50/50
Apr 08, 2021BJJEE
Heel hooks have once again come into focus following the triumphant return of Ryan Hall to the octagon. This prompted great many discussions questioning if BJ Penn – an old school bjj prodigy...
Where And When Are Leg Locks Allowed In BJJ?
Apr 03, 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...
You’ve Never Learned Leglocks Before? Here’s An Introduction To Leg Locks
Jan 31, 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...
Rousimar Palhares On How To Stay Safe from Leg Locks in BJJ
Jan 17, 2021BJJEE
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...
Counter Their Berimbolo With Leg Locks with Tom DeBlass
Sep 12, 2020BJJEE
You may not like it and may not do it, but the Berimbolo when done correctly by someone who is specialized in it(for ex: Gianni Grippo, Mendes & Miyao bros) You will get swept or submitted. For...
What Every BJJ Practitioner Should Know about Leg Locks
Aug 26, 2020BJJEE
As one approaches brown belt, a whole new set of leg submissions open up. It’s probably wise to begin drilling or getting a basic understanding of these positions at blue and purple so one is...
What Does Rickson Gracie Really Think About Leg Locks?
May 21, 2020BJJEE
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...
5 Leg Locks To Do When Passing The Guard
May 19, 2020BJJEE
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...
4 Things You Must Know About Leg Locks
Apr 20, 2020BJJEE
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...
Here Are The 5 Leg Locks You Need To Know
Mar 19, 2020BJJEE
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...
3 IBJJF-Legal Leg Locks All BJJ Competitors Need To Know
Feb 24, 2020BJJEE
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...
Here’s What You Need To Know About Learning Leg Locks In BJJ
Dec 25, 2019BJJEE
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...
