Straight ankle lock
A submission (leg lock) you hit from Single leg X, Leg entanglement (Ashi Garami), X-guard, Shin-to-shin and R-guard. Intermediate level.
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Starts from
Get to one of these positions first, then look for the straight ankle lock.
Key steps
Leg lock. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.
- Trap their foot under your armpit
- Put the blade of your wrist under their Achilles
- Pinch your knees around their leg
- Arch back to finish
They boot their foot: switch to a kneebar, or a heel hook where the rules allow it.
Common mistakes
Grabbing the toes instead of under the Achilles.
- Wrist bone goes on the Achilles
- Keep your foot on their hip
Tied for second most common finish at ADCC 2026, with 6 of 50 submissions.
How to defend it
Where you’ll face it
You’re most likely to get caught in it from these positions. Each one has its escapes.
Related positions & techniques
- Similar submissions
- Outside heel hookInside heel hookToe holdKneebar (Hiza Juji Gatame)Calf slicerEstima lock
- Also from Single leg X
- Single leg X sweep
- In courses
- Open guard setLeg lock set
Safety and research
Learn it under a coach, apply it slowly, and tap early when you’re caught. Check your gym’s and tournament’s rules first.
Practice
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