My leg lock defense leaves something to be desired...

**Gabetuno** · Posted On: 9/29/2008 1:00pm

Woah, who's deleting Moose's droppings?

***jnp*** · Posted On: 9/29/2008 2:35pm

Originally Posted by Gabetuno

Woah, who's deleting Moose's droppings?

I did. Please stay on topic when posting in DHS. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please read the new sticky I wrote recently.

Be forewarned, I will delete any off topic posts made in DHS. I don't think it's unreasonable of me to ask everyone posting in DHS to stay on topic. After all, there are plenty of forums on this website for talking trash.

DHS, however, is not one of them.

**MaxThunderstone** · Posted On: 9/30/2008 12:09am

Footlocks are allowed in competition, different types depending on your rank. The risk doesnt outweigh the benefit often enough, especially when its so easy to slip a hand in the collar and defend.

I disagree. You can't cross over and tuck on the inside of the thigh EVER, so there go GOOD foot locks.

**theotherserge** · Posted On: 10/02/2008 10:56pm

first you said:

Originally Posted by datdamnmachine

In my opinion, it's one of the most overlooked aspects of learning how to defend a submission; learning how to perform the submission.

I had a similar experience with adding serious chokage to my game!

then you said:

I am not a leg lock wizard, there are guys/gals on this board who could leglock in their sleep. As a fellow BJJ'r, what I wrote above is my approach to leglocks. Most of the stuff is hints and suggestions but # 1, in my opinion, is one of the most important.

I think you couldn't be more correct :-) understanding the offensive aspect is where you must begin.

The simple drill of both partners taking an ankle and on, "1..2...3...GO!" you see who taps first is a good instinct builder for this.

**Gumby** · Posted On: 10/04/2008 7:41pm

Originally Posted by MaxThunderstone

I disagree. You can't cross over and tuck on the inside of the thigh EVER, so there go GOOD foot locks.

Granted, but there are other ways to utilize footlocks. Reaping the knee is not allowed in gi competition, but you can still attack with belly down footlocks, which are very effective if you're opponent is unaware of how to defend.

Obviously more footlock options are available in no gi however, thats not to say that footlocks are illegal or useless in gi competition.

**theotherserge** · Posted On: 10/09/2008 2:47pm

Gabetuno- how did it go with your leg-lock D?

**Gabetuno** · Posted On: 10/09/2008 3:46pm

Good. I'm getting better. I'm seeking out guys in my class who are leg hunters to roll with, and inevitably when they dig for something, I'm fighting out of it. It's also getting me to think more creatively about my offense. Even if I'm not so great at finishing them, I'm finding that if I openly show for them, people free up more of their necks and arms, which is really where I make my bread and butter.

**theotherserge** · Posted On: 10/09/2008 4:13pm

Nice. Use the threat as a good lil'ploy to expose them >:-)

**Zapruder** · Posted On: 10/09/2008 5:52pm

Originally Posted by Gabetuno

Good. I'm getting better. I'm seeking out guys in my class who are leg hunters to roll with, and inevitably when they dig for something, I'm fighting out of it. It's also getting me to think more creatively about my offense. Even if I'm not so great at finishing them, I'm finding that if I openly show for them, people free up more of their necks and arms, which is really where I make my bread and butter.

Remember it goes both ways too, if they respect your bread and butter moves their leg will just pop into place for you.