No-gi Intermediate
Craig Jones on hiding the heel, the late-stage defence that stops a heel hook finishing.
Escapes
Heel Hook Defence
Late-stage heel hook defence - turning with the rotation, hiding the heel and knowing when to tap.
Also called defending the heel hook, heel hook escape, hiding the heel.
Where it shows up
Related techniques
Resources
7 resources
YouTube videos
No-gi Intermediate
Kade and Tye Ruotolo on outside heel-hook defence concepts.
No-gi Beginner
Jordan's five essential tips for not getting leg-locked, aimed at people new to the leg game.
No-gi Intermediate
Outside ashi escape and heel-hook prevention: getting out before the finish is on.
No-gi Intermediate
Eddie Cummings on escaping the inside ashi garami heel hook, from the person who helped popularise the position.
No-gi Beginner
Heel hook defence 101: a structured look at hiding the heel, the boot and when to tap.
No-gi Intermediate
Jones again: hiding the heel as a habit, not a last-second panic.