BJJ - Ankle lock series for Modern Grappling, Part 1

Learn the modern straight ankle lock, emphasizing legal, foundation-level grips and spine alignment to control the leg, apply pressure, and finish efficiently.

Remix old-school ankle lock techniques to emphasize controlling the inside leg position, tightening grips, and transitioning to additional submissions, while maintaining pressure and counteraction to defend and finish.

learn the basic standing straight ankle lock, emphasizing tight grips, head and hip alignment, and controlled pressure to threaten a guard pass and access the ankle.

Master the belly down straight ankle lock, align your belly toward the ground, and finish with multiple secure options while recognizing the window of vulnerability.

Dig into heels and toes to secure ankle locks, then shift angles with elbow leverage and a grip along the line of the toes to separate the foot.

This lecture analyzes toe-hold options, including switching from outside to inside control, stabilizing the grip, and applying pressure to the ankle to finish the lock.

Look for knee-bars by mastering tight transitions and top-position control to set up secure ankle lock finishes in modern grappling.

Demonstrates calf-cutter on exit within the ankle lock series, detailing how to catch a leg as your opponent turns and escapes, and how to maintain control and finish.

Explore how to seize opportunities during takedowns to secure a straight ankle lock, using an ankle pick, controlling movement, center of gravity, and basic wrestling movements.

Explore exploiting a basic guard sweep to secure an ankle lock, countering the ankle-hook 'V' sweep by turning, trapping the legs, and finishing with leg compression and knee control.

Learn to counter the scissor sweep with ankle locks by backing off to absorb energy, defending against the sweep, exposing the attacker's ankles, and finishing legally when opportunities arise.

Make them do a back-roll teaches a back-roll entry to an ankle lock, guiding the legs and hips into position while maintaining base and control.