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. Given the current popularity of leg locks, no BJJ student can afford to ignore them. In this article, we examine some of BJJ’s basic leg locks.
Are you a fan of sneaky and unexpected submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Then you’re going to love this Kneebar setup!
Josh Barnett demonstrates it on the video below:
Learn The Basic Fundamentals of Josh Barnett’s Vicious Knee Bar Game and Add This Dangerous Submission to Your Grappling Toolbox.
- Develop your knee bar into an effective, high percentage submission attack with ADCC veteran and MMA icon Josh Barnett.
- With a resume that includes the UFC, Pride, Strikeforce, and ADCC, Barnett has been a high level fixture in the combat community for nearly 3 decades.
Sloth Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Guide for Calmly Beating Bigger, Younger Opponents
💥 What if slowing down was the fastest way to win?
💭 Tired of Getting Smashed by Younger, Stronger Grapplers?
It’s not your age. It’s your strategy.
If you’re a passionate grappler over 35 who’s sick of getting outpaced, outmuscled, or out-cardio’d by opponents half your age — this 120 page e-book was made for you.
🔓 Unlock the Power of Sloth Jiu-Jitsu:
Build Sustainable Strength—Without Wrecking Your Joints, Energy, or Jiu-Jitsu
Tired of waking up sore and burnt out after lifting? Sloth Strength is a proven blueprint for grapplers over 35 who want to get stronger—without the pain, burnout, or injuries.
Developed from 25 years on the mats, this no-burnout approach is made specifically for BJJ athletes in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
