Attack the Legs

By Coach David Sutton

Originally frowned upon in mainstream Jiu-Jitsu, leg locks are now more popular than ever. If you want to have a chance at winning competitions, you have to study leg locks. To get started, watch the video below to learn some basic techniques that will help you build a solid leg attack game that can be applied to gi and Nogi. These attacks include:

1. Straight Ankle
2. Heel Hook
3. Toe Hold 
4. Calf Crusher

Level: Intermediate

David Sutton

David Sutton is the lead coach and owner of Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team in Melbourne, FL. With over 18 years in martial arts and currently a brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu, he is responsible for a successful kids, adults and women’s program at his gym. Contact him at bjjmelbournefl.com

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