Dogbar

Key principles

• · The hips must be positioned above or directly over the opponent's kneeline to generate proper hyperextension leverage.
• · Pinching the knees tightly together around the trapped leg prevents the opponent from extracting or rotating their leg free.
• · The underhook arm transitions to control the attacked leg while the body drops perpendicular across it, securing a figure-four or overlapping grip near the ankle/foot.
• · Arching the hips forward into the knee joint while pulling the foot toward your chest creates the breaking pressure.
• · Anticipate the opponent trying to straighten their leg and scoot away by immediately clamping your legs and rolling to the correct side to maintain control.

Execution

1. 1 From the over-under pass position with your head on the inside, identify the far leg and begin threading your underhook arm deeper around the thigh.
2. 2 Drop your weight and swing your legs through, rotating your body perpendicular to the opponent's trapped leg while keeping it pinched tightly between your thighs.
3. 3 Secure the opponent's foot and ankle against your chest with a figure-four grip or clasped hands, ensuring toes point toward your chin.
4. 4 Squeeze your knees together to lock the leg in place, then bridge your hips forward into the knee joint while pulling the foot toward your chest to finish the kneebar.