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Straight ankle lock

Catalog preview · Technical review pending

Study the straight ankle-lock family from a defined leg entanglement.

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WATCH VIDEO · 4 min section · 2:00–5:08

Footlocks and Escapes (Lachlan Giles)

Lachlan Giles / Absolute MMA St Kilda

Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstration
Setup & key ideas

Before you start

  • Technical review and rules context for the specific configuration.
  • Established straight ashi with control of their leg and foot.

Key ideas

  • Keep their hip controlled while adjusting your grip.
  • Secure the foot at the armpit before adding pressure.

Common pitfalls

  • Trying to finish before stabilizing the leg entanglement.
Connections Reactions and next steps

Where this can lead

  • Controlled finish

    The exact configuration is controlled and the partner taps.