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A beginner map of modern leg entanglements

Map outside ashi, single-leg X, saddle, and 50/50 so you understand where heel hooks and ankle locks come from before specializing in one system.

By Kornel DubienieckiPublished How this page is checked

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A beginner map of modern leg entanglements
Guide

Map outside ashi, single-leg X, saddle, and 50/50 so you understand where heel hooks and ankle locks come from before specializing in one system.

Map in one page

Learn the map before collecting finishes. Rules awareness is part of the system.

  • Single-leg X: elevate one leg, sweep or ankle lock
  • Outside ashi: control outside the hip line
  • Saddle / honey hole: inside control for heel hooks when legal
  • 50/50: mutual entanglement that rewards hand fighting and hip racing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which entanglement should beginners learn first?
Many coaches start with safe straight ankle locks and positional awareness before live heel hooks.
Why does the knee line matter?
The knee line determines whether rotational attacks become high percentage and whether escapes are still realistic.

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What to learn next

Related techniqueOutside AshiAshi-garami configuration that controls the leg from the outside line — a primary highway into saddle, heel hooks, and ankle locks.Related techniqueSingle-Leg XAshi-style open guard that isolates one leg with a figure-four — the main highway into ankle locks and modern heel hooks.Structured planWhite belt roadmap

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