Isn’t it the case that when you’re in Side Control, that your training partners often defend by pushing you away from them? Especially if you go for the Crossface.
Well, when they push you towards their hips, you have a wonderful opportunity to go for a sneaky Toehold!
The toe hold is one of the venerable leg attacks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is characterized by using a figure 4 grip on an opponent’s foot. The leverage generated from this configuration is so impressive that it can deal massive damage to the foot; it can sometimes damage the knee as well. Today we’ll talk about the toe hold and why it is such a great technique to learn.
Jarbem Pacheco demonstrates and explains on the video below:
Develop a Style That Almost Nobody Else On The Mats Knows How To Prepare For With Unusual Fight-Ending Moves That Really Work From Luta Livre Black Belt Jarbem Pacheco.
- Set up unorthodox attacks from positions where your opponent thinks he is safe.
- Attack legs from the bottom of half guard to sweep and finish.
- Gain a different approach to submissions that your training partners won’t see coming.
- Be the most unpredictable person on the mats.
