TECHNIQUES:

1- STRAIGHT ANKLE LOCK: The straight ankle lock is a great submission for finishing a downed opponent. For this example, we will begin in a downed position. Be sure to keep his toes under your armpit so he can’t make his foot into a “boot” and push it through to escape. Your foot on his hip will help keep his leg in position for you to finish the move.
2- HEEL HOOK: The heel hook is an illegal technique in all gi tournaments, and it is typically only legal in advanced level no-gi tournaments. Still, it is important to know how it works so you can safely execute a defense if you’re put in the situation. It is also good to know how to safely finish the heel hook, even if you are not using it in training. Always practice this slowly so you don’t hurt your opponent’s knee.
3- KNEE REAPING: Knee reaping is illegal in most tournaments, especially in the gi. A knee reap is taking place when your outside leg crosses over your opponent’s leg, past his hip. It is dangerous because it puts pressure on his knee, and if he turns the wrong way, it can cause serious knee injury. Today we’re discussing the knee reap so you can understand what it is and how to recognize if someone is reaping your knee so you can safely escape without risking a knee injury.
4- TOE HOLD: The toe hold is a move that is typically only allowed for brown and black belts. In this example, you will attack a toe hold when your partner is playing a reverse De-la-Riva guard. You will force a knee reap on yourself by pushing his leg down off your hip, and then figure-four lock his toes to finish the submission.