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Ankle Lock
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Also called: achilles lock, ankle, ankle lock, ankle locks, ankle look, ankle submission
59videos
17channels
19 gi · 35 no-gi
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Submissions from here
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2Leads into
6- StandingWhen: clear the leg from guard
- KneebarWhen: transition from ankle lock to other leg breaks
- Toe HoldWhen: transition to toe hold from ankle lock
- Heel HookWhen: transition to heel hook from ankle lock
- ArmbarWhen: opponent defends opening up arm breaking opportunities
- ChokeWhen: opponent defends opening up choking opportunities
Countered by
1Built on
10- Heel ControlWhen: positioning heel deep in lock
- Elbow DepthWhen: elbow positioning deep in lock
- Heel HookWhen: ankle lock can progress to heel hook
- Foot PositioningWhen: foot positioning critical for ankle lock
- Leg ControlWhen: must control far side leg to finish
- Butterfly HookWhen: butterfly hook enables ankle lock finish
Available from
18- Single Leg X GuardWhen: ankle lock finish from single-leg x
- Open GuardWhen: proper spider guard setup and footlock entry
- Spider GuardWhen: pushing leg drag and going under to setup ankle lock
- Back DefenseWhen: opponent's feet are crossed low
- Reverse de la RivaWhen: elevation enables ankle lock attempt
- Ashi GaramiWhen: opponent's ankle is controlled in position
Reached from
9- Single Leg X GuardWhen: maintain distance with legs as frames, go belly down for ankle lock finish
- Kimura GripWhen: failed kimura leading to new submission attempt
- Scoop GripWhen: moving backward falling on side
- 50 50 GuardWhen: alternative submission from 50/50 guard
- Lateral Knee BarWhen: ankle lock submission finish
- Leg EntanglementWhen: joseph attempts ankle lock on both legs sequentially
Escape route from
1Entries into this
7- False ReapWhen: transition from false reap control to ankle lock finish
- Lasso SweepWhen: foot lock opportunity when knee is behind ankle
- Reverse TriangleWhen: neck position enables leg attack
- MountWhen: from top mount position
- Williams GuardWhen: forearm under shin, straighten arm under shin
- Back MountWhen: helena attacking ankle lock from back control
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