Fundamental Leg Lock Concepts

The core positions & transitions for leg lock attacks. Focuses on high-percentage entries & controls from inside, outside, & backside positions. The goal is to set dominant control & finish w/ reliable submissions. Don't force it

Flow outline

1. Leg Locks

   • Once set, usually the foundation of leg attack positions. focus on controlling the legs to set up submissions

2. Inside Control

   • If they frame, from here, control from inside the opponent's legs. set grips and control the knee line

3. Irimi Ashi

   • From here, Basic inside leg entanglement. Control the near leg and keep pressure

4. Saddle

   • Strong inside leg control position. Isolate one leg for heel hook attacks

5. Outside Control

   • If it shows up, Control from outside the opponent's legs. Work to enter leg entanglements

6. Outside Ashi

   • Often Basic outside leg entanglement. Control the far leg and work for submissions

7. 50/50

   • From here, usually symmetrical leg entanglement position. both fighters have equal control opportunities

8. Backside Control

   • From here, control from behind the opponent's legs. work to enter strong finishing positions

9. Backside Double Trouble

   • Advanced backside control position. Control both legs for multiple submission options

10. Knee Line Lost

    • Once set, often position where knee line control is compromised. focus on regaining control or transitioning

11. 80/20

    • Asymmetrical leg entanglement. One fighter has dominant control for submissions. Switch if it stalls

Branch conditions

• Establish Inside Control
• Establish Outside Control
• Establish Backside Control
• enter irimi ashi
• Enter Saddle
• Transition to Outside Ashi
• Transition to Saddle
• transition to 50/50
• Transition to Backside Control
• Enter Outside Ashi
• Enter 50/50
• Transition to 50/50
• Lose Knee Line
• switch to Outside Ashi
• Transition to 80/20
• Enter Backside Double Trouble