An Instagram video went viral showing a leg lock from mount in the grapevine.
In BJJ, the grapevine position generally involves the practitioner on top in the mount position intertwining their legs with the opponent’s to limit their movement. From this position, executing a leglock would involve applying pressure to the opponent’s leg or ankle. This technique is likely a more advanced application of the grapevine position, emphasizing submission rather than just control.
Here is the move done in training at B-team by Australian grappler Declan Moody and in competition by Mai’via Simi:
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Many people thought that it was a joke, but in actual fact, BJJ legend Ricardo Liborio is famous for this move.
Here is how to do it:
And here’s the counter to the grapevine in its early stages:
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