Inside Heel Hook Setup and Execution
A competitor plants their left leg while maintaining mobility from their back position, transitioning into an inside heel hook. The technique demonstrates precise foot placement and body positioning to control the opponent's leg before applying the finishing pressure to the ankle and heel.
Z-Lock to Heel Hook Transition
With both opponent legs trapped on either side of the body, the attacker secures an inside ashi garami position and transitions into a Z-lock. Pressure is applied to the knee and hip area before moving directly into a heel hook finish for the submission.
Aoki Lock Execution
A competitor elevates and gets underneath an opponent's leg, securing an Aoki lock position. The technique is used to advance through the tournament bracket, demonstrating its effectiveness at elite competition levels.
Arm Drag into Knee Bar
Following an arm drag setup, a competitor rolls through directly into a knee bar position with tight control of the opponent's leg. The submission is secured in under one minute, showcasing the transition's efficiency at high-level grappling.
Open Guard Heel Hook from Sitting Position
A competitor uses a sitting guard position to take down and control their opponent before engaging leg entanglements. From this position, a heel hook is executed early in the match, demonstrating the effectiveness of this classical approach.
Explosive Leg Engagement and Outside Heel Hook
A competitor responds to explosive movements by meeting their opponent's energy while controlling the right leg. An outside heel hook is applied with the opponent's feet crossed, finishing the match with submission.
Knee Bar from Leg Entanglement
Taros Negramonte executes a knee bar submission pulled from a leg entanglement position, capitalizing on positional control. The knee bar is secured by maintaining proper knee line alignment and applying direct pressure.
Cross Heel Hook Counter
A competitor counters from a turtled position by turning into the attacker and initiating a cross heel hook submission. The cross heel hook is applied from behind the opponent's feet for finishing pressure on the ankle.
Outside Heel Hook from Guard Position
An attacker gains foot entanglement from an outside position while the opponent attempts foot attacks. A heel hook is executed in under one minute of a match debut, demonstrating the technique's reliability at elite levels.
Ankle Lock Submission Against Established Opponent
A competitor runs around the opponent's guard to secure leg entanglement and control of the ankle. An ankle lock submission finishes the match against an experienced opponent, demonstrating the technique's effectiveness in high-pressure competition.
Top 10 Leg Locks From ADCC
Key Takeaways
- •Inside Heel Hook Setup and Execution
- •Z-Lock to Heel Hook Transition
- •Aoki Lock Execution
- •Arm Drag into Knee Bar
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about leg choke?
This video covers inside heel hook setup and execution, z-lock to heel hook transition, aoki lock execution. It provides detailed instruction from FloGrappling.
How long does it take to learn leg choke?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 10-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing leg choke?
An attacker gains foot entanglement from an outside position while the opponent attempts foot attacks. A heel hook is executed in under one minute of a match debut, demonstrating the technique's reliability at elite levels.




