50/50 Concepts | Toe-Hold And Knee Bar Combo

Executing a toe-hold and knee bar combination from the 50/50 guard:

1. Start by placing your knee in the hole of the 50/50 guard while keeping your ankle protected to ensure safety.
2. Use a pendulum motion with your leg, which will be useful for the upcoming technique.
3. For the toe-hold, place your elbow on the mat and your pinky on the opponent's little toe.
4. Dive forward, grabbing the toe, and straighten the opponent's leg. It's okay if they stiffen their foot.
5. Attempt to throw your leg over and transition to the other side of their body.
6. As you move to the other side, the opponent may try to straighten their leg to push you away, but focus on completing the lock.
7. Instead of trying to bring the ankle to the butt, which is difficult with a straightened leg, concentrate on locking your elbows to your core for strength.
8. Use monkey grips (thumbs over fingers) for a stronger hold on the toe-hold.
9. If the opponent tries to roll to escape, follow their movement and roll with them.
10. When you stop rolling, you can attempt to bring the toes down towards the butt, but if the leg is stiff, focus on rotating instead.
11. Release the ankle lock and transition to the knee bar by pinching your knees together and squeezing hard.
12. Lock your elbow down to your ribs, hold your hamstring, and squeeze to finish the knee bar.
13. If you need to get closer to your opponent, scoot in towards them before applying the knee bar.
14. Follow the opponent's movements if they try to rotate, getting closer each time until you can secure the knee bar.
15. Pinch your knees, lock your elbow, and apply the squeeze to finalize the submission.