50-50 Guard | Toe - Hold | Knee Bar

Executing a toe hold from the 50-50 guard can be deceptive and effective. Begin by bringing the opponent's leg across to simulate a reaping motion, which is legal since the intention is not a straight ankle lock. Hide your heel to protect it from counter-attacks.

1. Scoop your arm under the opponent's leg while simultaneously hiding your heel.
2. Shift the opponent's focus to their other leg by initiating a toe hold on that side.
3. If the opponent stiffens their leg to defend the toe hold, weave your leg under theirs to set up the next move.
4. Pinch your knees together to apply pressure and secure the position.
5. Allow the opponent to roll while maintaining a tight toe hold, which may result in a tap.
6. If the toe hold doesn't finish the fight, transition to a kneebar by bringing your foot into position and securing the opponent's leg.
7. Keep your other foot safe by hiding it or stepping over to prevent the opponent from attacking it.
8. Focus on maintaining control rather than spinning too much, which allows you to set up for the heel hook.
9. Pull the opponent's heel up, go under with your arm, bring your armpit on top of their foot, pinch your knees, and execute the submission.

This sequence of attacks creates a dilemma for the opponent, as defending one submission opens them up to another, demonstrating the interconnected nature of leg attacks in the 50-50 guard.