Ankle Lock BJJ: 7 No-Gi Setups That Force the Tap
The ankle lock BJJ players ignore is the highest-percentage no-gi tap a white belt can hit. Seven setups from ashi, single-leg-X, Imanari, 50/50, saddle, DLR, and toreando counters.
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Single Leg X Guard: 7 Best No-Gi Sweeps and Back Takes
The single leg x guard is the position Marcelo Garcia built a four-time ADCC career on, and twenty years later it is still the cleanest path to a no-gi back take in the sport. One leg trapped, two hooks deep, the opponent stuck in a half-stand they cannot finish — that is the entire pitch….
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Ashi Garami: The Complete Guide to Leg Entanglements in No-Gi BJJ
Ashi garami is the cornerstone of modern no-gi leg lock systems — the entry point for inside heel hooks, outside heel hooks, and a web of dangerous lower-body submissions that have redefined competitive grappling over the past decade. Whether you’re watching an ADCC superfight or drilling in the gym on a Tuesday night, understanding ashi…
