Marcus Almeida Buchecha is one of the most decorated bjj athletes today. The ADCC medalist is fearsome without the gi and in it.

Recently he decided to open up his own online resource much like the rival Roger Gracie and corner the market on online instructionals.

He showed his 2 favorite kneebar set ups. One is from half guard and the other from X-guard.

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 opponent’s leg in between their legs and secure the leg with their arms so the opponent’s kneecappoints towards the body.

The practitioner then applies pressure with their hips, forcing the opponent’s leg to straighten, hyperextending the knee joint. A variation of the kneebar is similarly accomplished, but instead of holding the leg with the hands, the practitioner will trap the opponent’s foot behind one armpit.

The practitioner will then apply pressure using their upper body as well and their hips, yielding a greater amount of force applied to the knee, therefore rendering the lock much more difficult to escape before tissue or ligament damage occurs.

Kneebar from X-Guard:

Finish fights in the gi with this 4-part guide to leg locking mastery from Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida.

• Buchecha is a record 13-Time black belt World Champion in the gi, with a unique blend of technical skill and dynamic motion.
• Submit from top and bottom position, including with Buchecha’s signature spinning kneebar that he has used many times at black belt.
• Win with leg locks from 50/50 and stop getting slowed down by this common grappling position.
• Use kneebars, toe holds, foot locks, calf slicers, and more to effectively get more submissions than ever in gi grappling.