A Beginner’s Leglock

Guard break to calf cutter

Leglocks have a scary reputation among some martial artists but, like everything else, they are simply another tool to be examined, practiced and used.  It is true that they can be dangerous but so too can a good hook or a good throw (or a sloppy angry partner).

As with most tools, making leg locks safe involves practicing good technique (learning some slow basics against a cooperating partner), slowly building up to live rolling, and practicing safety (tap early).

The video above shows a basic calf cutter/ankle lock set up.  Practice it.  Take some of the fear out of leg locks and turn them into just another (fun) tool in your martial toolbox.

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