Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Heel Hook

A heel hook is a leg lock technique which affects multiple joints. It is applied by transversal foot twist. It follows the principle of torsional force which produces torque. This torque is transferred to joints specially knee joints. Leg lock is a dangerous technique of fighting and heel hook is the most dangerous of all the leg locks. It generally produces higher injury rates related to knee ligaments. This technique is banned in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Sambo. However it is allowed in other professional wrestling, submission wrestling and other mixed martial arts competition. In heel hook foot is twisted medially or laterally. So it is commendable to use it effectively and momentarily.

There are different variations of heel hooks. The most common and general is the placement of legs around a leg of an opponent, and holding the opponent's foot in the armpit on one of the sides. The legs are used to control the movement of the opponent’s body while the opponent's foot is twisted by holding the heel with one of the arms and twist the whole body. This creates severe lateral torque on the ankle. A similar heel hook can be practiced by holding the opponent's foot in the opposite armpit, and twisting it laterally. This heel hook is generally known as inverted heel hook, reverse heel hook or inside heel hook. Earlier, the heel hook was used almost by all the performers. But due to its severe and bad effects, it was banned in further development of leg lock techniques.

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