The Footlock Manifesto by Aleksandar Rajacic

The Footlock Manifesto by Aleksandar Rajacic

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Develop Straight Footlock Attacks
Counter Escapes Effectively
Build Confidence in Escapes
Integrate Footlocks into Guard Play
Develop Straight Footlock Attacks
Counter Escapes Effectively
Build Confidence in Escapes
Integrate Footlocks into Guard Play

What you'll learn

Build a complete straight footlock game—learn to finish, defend, and integrate footlocks into your guard with control and confidence.

Develop Straight Footlock Attacks

Learn Aleksandar Rajacic's favorite straight footlock techniques to dominate from any position and add a powerful tool to your BJJ arsenal.

Develop Straight Footlock Attacks
Counter Escapes Effectively

Counter Escapes Effectively

Develop strategies to counter common escape attempts, ensuring your submissions remain tight and effective against skilled opponents.

Build Confidence in Escapes

Learn to counter, defend, and escape the straight ankle lock with precise techniques that keep you safe and in control under pressure.

Build Confidence in Escapes
Integrate Footlocks into Guard Play

Integrate Footlocks into Guard Play

Seamlessly blend straight footlocks into your guard attacks, creating constant submission threats from positions like De La Riva, single leg X, and more.

Aleksandar Rajacic
Meet Your Instructor

Aleksandar Rajacic

Aleksandar Rajacic is an accomplished MMA fighter and winner of the prestigious Metamoris Challenger event, showcasing his elite grappling skills and competitive experience. Specializing in straight footlock techniques, Aleksandar brings proven, battle-tested strategies to practitioners eager to enhance their submission game.

His structured approach and detailed instruction make complex footlock concepts accessible, ensuring students of all levels can effectively integrate these techniques into their arsenal.

Course Overview

Many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners find themselves struggling to effectively finish submissions, especially when it comes to footlocks. Despite countless hours on the mat, they often face challenges in executing these techniques with precision and confidence.
In The Footlock Manifesto by Aleksandar Rajacic, you'll discover a structured approach that demystifies the art of the straight footlock. Rajacic, an accomplished MMA fighter and Metamoris Challenger winner, shares his battle-tested strategies, breaking down complex concepts into accessible, actionable insights. This course emphasizes understanding the principles behind each move, allowing you to adapt and apply these techniques across various positions.
By engaging with this course, students will build a robust submission game, enhancing their ability to secure footlocks with increased confidence and effectiveness. Whether you're a beginner eager to expand your skill set or an experienced competitor looking to refine your technique, this course offers transformative insights that will elevate your performance on the mat.
Ready to revolutionize your submission game? Enroll now and take the first step towards developing a formidable footlock arsenal that will set you apart in competition and practice.

Course Content

21 videos

Introduction
Preview • 1:21
Basic Escape
1:28
Countering the Basic Escape
1:58
Fine Tuning The Submission - Same Side Hip
2:25
Optimizing For Taller Opponents
2:23
Countering the Basic Escape 2
1:39
Over Hook X-Guard
1:43
Over Hook X-Guard 2
1:23
Countering the Basic Escape 3
1:23
Butterfly Guard
1:25
Butterfly Guard 2
1:47
1/2 Guard
1:53
Fine Tuning The Submission - Far Side Hip
1:33
Mount Escape Finish
1:48
Rolling Foot Lock
2:24
Rolling Foot Lock Vs Pass
1:36
Foot Lock From Pressure Passing
1:19
50/50 Foot Lock
1:49
Passing De La Riva
1:56
Foot lock From Single Leg
1:13
1/2 Butterfly Guard
1:28

Included with this course

The system, mapped

An interactive map of every position and transition taught, each linked to its lesson in the player.

Basic Escape (Opponent Clearing Leg) technique
De La Riva Guard (Passer's Perspective) position
50/50 Position position
Half Guard (Top) position
Opponent Passing Guard position
Counter Escape Leg Switch technique
Counter Escape (Foot on Hip) technique
Counter Escape (Back Turn / Shin Shield) technique
Butterfly Guard position
Single Leg (Standing) position
Half Butterfly Guard position
Mount (Bottom) position
Achilles / Foot Trap Finish (Tall Opponents) technique
Top Position / Escaped position
Pressure Passing Half Guard position
Rolling Foot Lock (Turtle Position) technique
Straight Ankle Lock Finish (Same Side Hip) technique
Single Leg X-Guard (Overhook X-Guard) position
Straight Ankle Lock Finish (Far Side Hip) technique

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Student Reviews

4.3 (32 reviews)
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Jay P.
Several years ago
Just as no one does an arm bar exactly the same way, the same goes with the foot lock game. I really liked Aleksandars approach to the foot lock game. You really should pick this one up and add it to your library of foot lock instructional DVD's and up your leg lock game!