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Submission · Leg lock · Advanced
AdvancedLeg lockGi & no-gi
Banana split
A submission (leg lock) you hit from Truck. Advanced level.
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Starts from
Get to one of these positions first, then look for the banana split.
Key steps
Leg lock. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.
- From the truck, keep their near leg locked between your legs
- Reach over and grab their far leg behind the knee or ankle
- Roll back, pulling that leg toward you while your legs keep the near leg locked
- Spread their legs apart slowly until they tap
If they defend it
They turn in toward you: take the back from the truck or switch to the twister.
Common mistakes
Common mistake
Letting the trapped leg slip out as you roll back.
Key details
- Their trapped leg stays locked the whole time
- Rule sets treat this split differently: check your event’s rules before using it
Related positions & techniques
- Starts from
- Truck
- Similar submissions
- Straight ankle lockOutside heel hookInside heel hookToe holdKneebar (Hiza Juji Gatame)Calf slicer
- In courses
- Back attack set
Safety and research
Train this safely
Learn it under a coach, apply it slowly, and tap early when you’re caught. Check your gym’s and tournament’s rules first.
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Practice
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