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Tony MontanaΒ·tony montanaΒ·Added by Admin
Translation: Tony Montana
Range & classification
Category
Strike & defenceLocksClose rangeFighting multiple people
Distance
CloseMiddleLong
Overview
Tony Montana is a 10th Planet leg lock attacking position for inside heel hook entries, reached from positions like 50/50 or outside ashi garami by 'zombieing' one leg over to transition and attack. [1] Part of the 10th Planet warm-up flow D3 sequence, positioned after 'Clover Leaf.' Named in the style of 10th Planet's pop-culture naming convention (Scarface reference). [2]
Tony Montana10th Planet Tony Montana
History & Origin
Part of the 10th Planet leg lock system. [1]
Country of originΒ· shown in random order
- BrazilBJJ (10th Planet), Submission Grappling
- JapanBJJ (10th Planet), Submission Grappling
- USASubmission Grappling
Effectiveness
Effective attacking position for inside heel hooks in no-gi competition. [1]
Lineage
Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet leg lock system.
Competition Record
Used in EBI and no-gi submission events.
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action β Zombie one leg over from 50/50 or outside ashi to create inside heel hook attacking angle
Leg Lock Access β Creates the specific angle needed for inside heel hook attack
Position & Entry
From 50/50 β Zombie one leg over to transition to Tony Montana heel hook attacking position
From outside ashi garami β Thread leg through to create the inside heel hook angle
Variants
Tony Montana to inside heel hook
Tony Montana from D3 warm-up flow
Videos
1 video
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
9
Extreme9/10
Inside heel hook attacks β severe knee ligament damage risk
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Restricted
β IJF β Guard pulling penalized as non-combativity β ground...
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDFLegal
β IBJJF β Legal β guard is fundamental to BJJ, sweeps from ...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDFβ ADCC β Legal, guard pull penalized -1 point in points por...
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDFβ Unified MMA β Legal β no penalty for playing guard
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFβ FIAS Sport Sambo β Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFTraining Notes
βPart of the 10th Planet leg lock system D3 warm-up sequence, positioned after 'Clover Leaf.' '10th Planet Leg Locks' by Jeremiah Vance (BJJ Fanatics) references this position. Named after the character from Scarface, following 10th Planet's pop-culture naming convention.
Common Mistakes
!Not securing the leg position before attacking
!Losing the zombie leg control
!Not transitioning cleanly from 50/50
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1From 50/50 or outside ashi β Zombie one leg over β Establish Tony Montana position β Attack inside heel hook
Sources & References
Primary Source
10th Planet Leg Locks (Vance, BJJ Fanatics)
1Book10th Planet Leg Locks (Vance, BJJ Fanatics)
[1] 10th Planet Leg Locks (Vance, BJJ Fanatics)
2Book10th Planet warm-up system D3 sequence
[2] 10th Planet warm-up D3 sequence
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (ε€ζ₯θͺ) β used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4Citation10th Planet Leg Locks (Vance, BJJ Fanatics)
[1] 10th Planet Leg Locks (Vance, BJJ Fanatics)
5Citation10th Planet warm-up system D3 sequence
[2] 10th Planet warm-up D3 sequence
Community
Athletics
Requires
leg dexterity, understanding of leg entanglement hierarchy
Key muscles
hip adductors, hamstrings
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Tony Montana work?
Tony Montana is a 10th Planet leg lock attacking position for inside heel hook entries, reached from positions like 50/50 or outside ashi garami by 'zombieing' one leg over to transition and attack. Part of the 10th Planet warm-up flow D3 sequence, positioned after 'Clover Leaf.
Where does the Tony Montana come from?
Part of the 10th Planet leg lock system.
Is the Tony Montana legal in competition?
IBJJF: legal β Legal β guard is fundamental to BJJ, sweeps from guard score 2 points; IJF: restricted β Guard pulling penalized as non-combativity β groundwork from guard permitted β¦; ADCC: legal β Legal, guard pull penalized -1 point in points portion; Unified MMA: legal β Legal β no penalty for playing guard; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal β Legal
How dangerous is the Tony Montana?
Danger rating 9/10. Inside heel hook attacks β severe knee ligament damage risk
How do I set up the Tony Montana?
The standard setup chain: From 50/50 or outside ashi β Zombie one leg over β Establish Tony Montana position β Attack inside heel hook.
How do I defend against the Tony Montana?
Standard counters include: Prevent the zombie leg transition / Boot defense / Stand up before position is established.
What are the variants of the Tony Montana?
Common variants: Tony Montana to inside heel hook; Tony Montana from D3 warm-up flow.
How effective is the Tony Montana in competition?
Used in EBI and no-gi submission events.
What are common mistakes when doing the Tony Montana?
Top errors to watch for: Not securing the leg position before attacking / Losing the zombie leg control / Not transitioning cleanly from 50/50.
What are other names for the Tony Montana?
The Tony Montana is also known as TonΔ« Montana, Tony Montana, 10th Planet Tony Montana.