It’s often thought that leg locks are the “great equalizer” of the Jiu Jitsu game, and in many ways that’s true. However, using leg locks to level the playing field with bigger and stronger opponents requires not only an aggressive initiative to go for the legs, but a knowledge of how to maximize leverage and force even if your opponent is by far more powerful.
In this article, we’re going to dive into the details of what is now the most powerful leg lock in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation, the knee bar.
5x world champion Braulio Estima has spent years refining this technique and has been able to utilize it successfully at the highest levels of competition. Through constant innovation and drilling he has learned every reaction his opponent gives him when threatening the Estima Lock and has developed a game off of it.
In this video, from his new instructionalson Estima locks and toe holds, Braulio shows a high percentage knee bar set up starting from knee shield:
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Braulio Estima is a multiple time ADCC Champion and multiple time Black Belt World Champion who has wins over some of the best in the world including Marcelo Garcia.
Braulio has spent years refining this technique and has been able to utilize it successfully at the highest levels of competition.
