Ankle Lock From Open Guard

If an opponent stands up when attempting to pass your guard, you can attack with an ankle lock. In this instance, the opponent’s legs are closer than the arms or neck, therefore a direct attack on the ankle may be the easier option to finish the opponent. For training purposes,…

Stacking The Guard To Ankle Lock

Ankle locks can be used from a variety of positions and are among the few submissions achievable from within your opponent’s guard. When held inside the guard of a skilled opponent, seizing the opportunity to attack with an ankle lock can sometimes be your best option. In this lesson, BJJ…

The Achilles Ankle Lock

Ankle locks can be used from a variety of positions and are among the few submissions achievable from within your opponent’s guard. When held inside the guard of a skilled opponent, seizing the opportunity to attack with an ankle lock can sometimes be your best option. In this lesson, BJJ…

Toe Hold From North South Position

When controlling an opponent from a dominant position, opportunities for submissions often arise when the opponent tries to escape. In this lesson, BJJ No Gi World Champion Takeo Tani demonstrates how to attack with a toe hold submission when the opponent attempts to escape from the north south position.