Open Guard Leg Meta
A study guide for understanding leg entanglements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Lexicon of Moves and Positions
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Inside Ashi Garami | Inside leg entanglement for control. |
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Outside Ashi Garami | Outside leg entanglement for control. |
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Saddle (4/11, Honey Hole, Honeypot) | Dominant control position, secure control of both legs. |
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50/50 Guard | Both practitioners have legs entangled, offering equal options. |
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Leg Knot | Entanglement of both legs for strong control. |
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Double Trouble | Enhanced control with both legs. |
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Polish Grip | Specific grip enhancing control. |
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Texas Cloverleaf | Hybrid submission technique. |
Submission Techniques
- 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.
Positions Before Submissions
- 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.
Advanced Frameworks
- 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.