Open Guard Leg Meta

A study guide for understanding leg entanglements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Lexicon of Moves and Positions

Position	Description
Inside Ashi Garami	Inside leg entanglement for control.
Outside Ashi Garami	Outside leg entanglement for control.
Saddle (4/11, Honey Hole, Honeypot)	Dominant control position, secure control of both legs.
50/50 Guard	Both practitioners have legs entangled, offering equal options.
Leg Knot	Entanglement of both legs for strong control.
Double Trouble	Enhanced control with both legs.
Polish Grip	Specific grip enhancing control.
Texas Cloverleaf	Hybrid submission technique.

Straight Ankle Lock: Targets the Achilles tendon by applying pressure to the ankle. Key Positions: Inside Ashi Garami, Outside Ashi Garami, 50/50 Guard.
Heel Hook: A leg lock that targets the knee by applying rotational force to the heel. Key Positions: Saddle, Outside Ashi Garami, 50/50 Guard.
Aoki Lock: A submission that combines elements of toe holds and heel hooks. Key Positions: Various Ashi Garami configurations.
Knee Bar: Hyperextends the knee by applying linear force. Key Positions: Saddle, 4/11.
Toe Hold: Applies rotational force to the foot, targeting the ankle and ligaments. Key Positions: Various leg entanglements.

Leg Knot: Entanglement of both legs for strong control. Key Moves: Various leg locks.
Inside Sankaku: A triangle-like leg entanglement for control. Key Moves: Straight Ankle Lock, Heel Hook.
50/50 Guard: Both practitioners have legs entangled, offering equal options. Key Moves: Heel Hook, Straight Ankle Lock.
Outside Ashi Garami: Outside leg entanglement for control. Key Moves: Straight Ankle Lock, Heel Hook.
Ashi Garami (Single Leg X): Control position with one leg entangled. Key Moves: Straight Ankle Lock, Heel Hook.

Double Trouble: Enhanced control with both legs. Key Moves: Straight Ankle Lock, Heel Hook.
Complex Transitions: Utilizing advanced transitions to maintain control and apply submissions. Key Moves: Multiple leg locks.