MasterclassBothLeg locks
Complete 50/50 Defense & Offense Leglock System
Robert Degle
Attacking and defending from 50/50
Robert Degle's free course on attacking and defending from 50/50, on his own channel.
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50/50
Both players have mirrored legs entangled. An even position: the first to break the other’s mechanics wins.
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Essentials
Both of you have the same leg entangled, mirror-image. 50/50 is used for sweeps, back takes and heel hooks, and it’s neutral: whoever controls the feet and knees first has the advantage.
Your goals
- Lock your legs tight around their leg
- Control their foot and keep your own foot hidden
- Off-balance to sweep or attack the heel
What they want
- Attack your foot at the same time
- Free their leg by turning
Key principles
- Defend your own foot first
- Head and hips toward their knee
Common mistakes
- Attacking while your heel is exposed
- Loose leg lock so they step out
Techniques to learn
Each one opens its own page and video.
Where it leads
- In courses
- Leg lock set
- Seminars
If this happens…
- you both reach for the footHide your heel first, then attack
- they try to standSweep them as they rise
Seminars
All seminars →Longer seminars, classes and masterclasses that teach this. Free on YouTube.
Advanced detailsTransitions, threats, reactions, troubleshooting and a sparring drill
1. Overview
Both players have mirrored legs entangled. An even position: the first to break the other’s mechanics wins.
Key controls
- Triangle your legs on their knee
- Hide your own heel
- Their foot at your armpit
In this position
4 transitions · 0 sweeps · 3 submissions · 2 reactions · 2 troubleshooting fixes · 1 sparring exercise · 2 techniques
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