THE LEG ENTANGLEMENT LABORATORY: EXPLORING WHAT-IF SCENARIOS FROM STANDING TO SUBMISSION

How to explores the dynamic pathways from standing engagements into leg entanglement positions, examining what happens when opponents react differently to initial attacks. Flow between de la riva, modified x, & butterfly x guards while maintaining offensive pressure, & what-if scenarios for countering opponent's defensive movements w/ sweeps, passes, & submissions

Flow outline

1. Arm Drag To Single Leg Takedown

   • Once set, usually what if you could initiate the entire sequence from a standing arm drag? starting point explores the immediate transition opportunities when you successfully execute takedown attempt, setting up various guard engagement scenarios depending on how your opponent reacts. switch if it stalls

2. Goes Down Immediately To Back

   • usually what if your opponent immediately goes to their back after the takedown attempt? scenario explores the pressure-based passing opportunities that become available when you keep top position and can apply immediate pressure into their half guard. don’t force it

3. Op Stays Standing

   • Usually What if your opponent remains standing after the initial engagement? position explores the guard options available when you need to pull guard or engage from seated, specifically looking at De La Riva and Modified X variations as reactive entries

4. Attack Dlr

   • What if you choose to engage with De La Riva guard? position explores the inversion pathways available from DLR, specifically looking at transitions to X Guard or Knee-in-Waiter positions when your opponent reacts to your initial DLR control

5. Attack Modified X

   • What if you opt for Modified X Guard instead? position examines the multiple reaction pathways available when you set Modified X control, including opponent drives, rolls, and turns that create different submission and transition opportunities

6. Invert To X Or Knee In Waiter

   • what if you invert from dlr into either x guard or knee-in-waiter? transitional position explores the sweep and counter-drive options available when you successfully invert, creating opportunities to off-balance your opponent or react to their pressure. timing beats strength

7. Switch Legs To Butterfly X

   • Often What if you need to transition to Butterfly X when your opponent drives in? position explores the Aoki lock opportunities that become available when you successfully set Butterfly X control against a driving opponent. Don’t force it

8. Aoki

   • Often What if you secure the Aoki lock from Butterfly X? submission position explores the finishing mechanics and control required to complete the Aoki lock, considering how your opponent might react to the initial entanglement

9. Kner Bar Or Game Over Hrel Hook

   • Quick note: What if your opponent rolls from Modified X? position explores the knee bar and heel hook opportunities that become available when your opponent attempts to roll out of Modified X control, creating immediate submission threats

10. Back Side 50/50 Heel Hook

    • What if your opponent turns away from Modified X? position explores the back-side 50/50 heel hook opportunities that become available when your opponent turns away, creating a different angle for leg attack entries

11. Sweep To Knee Drop Pass

    • What if you successfully sweep from X Guard or Knee-in-Waiter? position explores the passing opportunities that become available after sweeping your opponent, specifically looking at knee drop passing mechanics and how your opponent might react with different upper body movements

12. Switch To Butterfly X

    • What if you transition to Butterfly X when your opponent drives in after the sweep? position explores the Aoki lock opportunities that become available from specific transition pathway. Angle matters

13. Aoki

    • what if you secure the aoki lock from butterfly x transition? submission position explores the finishing sequence from specific pathway, considering the different control dynamics compared to other aoki entries

14. Armbar Or Rnc

    • What if your opponent turns toward your underhook after the sweep? position explores the armbar and rear naked choke opportunities that become available when your opponent turns into your underhook during the passing sequence

15. Drive To High Mount

    • Most of the time What if your opponent tries to crossface during the pass? position explores the high mount opportunities that become available when you drive through the crossface attempt, creating submission openings from top position

16. Americana/Armbar/Rnc

    • What submission options become available from high mount? position explores the americana, armbar, and rear naked choke variations that become accessible when you set solid high mount control after countering the crossface

17. Upperbody Pressure Pass

    • What if you apply upper body pressure from half guard top? passing position explores the submission opportunities that become available when you successfully pass with upper body pressure, specifically looking at americana, armbar, and rear naked choke entries

18. American/Armbar/Rnc

    • Quick note: What submission variations are available after the upper body pressure pass? position explores the specific finishing mechanics for americana, armbar, and rear naked choke from passing pathway

19. Rolling Cow Catcher

    • Key detail: what if your opponent sits up and forward from half guard? position explores the rolling cow catcher opportunities that become available when your opponent attempts to sit up, creating a dynamic submission entry from top position

20. Back Step Heel Hook

    • Most of the time What if you back step when your opponent sits up? position explores the heel hook opportunities that become available from the back step movement when your opponent sits up from half guard

21. Strip Heel Grip And Smash Or Long Step Pass

    • what if your opponent attempts de la riva from half guard? position explores the passing options available when you strip the heel grip, specifically looking at smash passing versus long step passing variations

22. Transition Knee On Belly

    • what if you transition to knee on belly after passing? position explores the submission opportunities that become available from knee on belly control, specifically looking at darce, cross choke, armbar, and north-south kimura variations

23. Darce/Cross Choke/Armbar/Ns Kimura

    • What submission options are most effective from knee on belly? position explores the finishing mechanics for darce, cross choke, armbar, and north-south kimura submissions from solid knee on belly control

Branch conditions

• opponent goes to back
• opponent stays standing
• Apply Pressure
• Enter De La Riva
• Enter Modified X
• invert
• Opponent Drives In
• secure aoki lock
• Opponent Rolls
• Opponent Turns Away
• execute sweep
• opponent drives in
• Secure Aoki Lock
• Opponent Turns Toward Underhook
• opponent tries crossface
• Establish High Mount