BJJ Leg-Locks

Any submission directed at the joints of the leg is usually referred to as a Leg-Lock. Ankle Locks, Knee Locks are just some of the common types of Leg-Locks. Comparativly the Leg-Lock is considered to be more of a difficult technique than the arm lock to apply since legs are generally stronger than arms. This technique is used in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, catch wrestling, mixed martial arts, Sambo, shoot wrestling and submission wrestling. It is not recommended for common judos.

The Leg-Lock requires the entire power of the body to attack and hold stronger joints like the knee. Compared to arm locks, Leg-Locks usually require more specified positions than the general directions or mounts. In traiing the Leg-Lock is always applied in a slow, steady and controlled manner. In repeated application of applied Leg-Locks with excess force, bone fractures or dislocation with excessive muscle damage is sure to occur.

There are few different types of Leg-Lock techniques. The Knee-Bar also known as straight leg bar which extends the knees greatly causing severe pain. The Knee-Bar technique is performed by holding the opponents leg in between your legs and arms so that the opponent's knee points towards the body. By pushing the hips forward, the opponent's leg is straightened and knee is extended inspite of putting a lot of effort to control it. Ankle Lock- Ankle Lock or Shin-Lock is applied to the ankle joints. The Straight Ankle Lock is practiced in the continuation process of general Ankle-Lock technique. It is applied using attackers' legs to isolate one of the opponents' legs. Toe hold and heel hook are other Leg-Lock techniques used widely.

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