No-gi Intermediate
How to properly finish an inside heel hook without turning it into a reckless crank.
Submissions
Submissions
The inside heel hook, kneebar and toe hold from the saddle, and the finishing mechanics.
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Resources
7 resources
YouTube videos
No-gi Intermediate
Gordon Ryan's no-gi leglock overview, including the saddle finishes he uses at the highest level.
No-gi Advanced
Crevar on finishing leg locks once the entanglement is on, not just collecting positions.
No-gi Advanced
Kesting from setup through the heel hook so the roll is not just a cool entry with no finish.
No-gi Intermediate
Lachlan Giles on the inside heel hook: setup, safety and the control that has to exist before you crank anything. Also the best short explanation of how the position injures.
No-gi Intermediate
Inside heel hook finishing mechanics from the saddle, explained slowly.
Written instruction
Written overview of inside and outside heel hooks, with safety notes.