Capizzi Lock : Legs to Leg Defense and how to recycle the Attack

Applying the Capizzi Lock (C-Lock) during an underhook smash pass can be countered by a back step, a technique developed by Alex Collazo. This counter involves back stepping to block the knee, preventing pressure on the leg and avoiding submission. To recycle the attack when countered:

1. Drive the opponent's hips down to prevent being flattened out completely, which would lead to a knee slice pass.
2. Use the scorpion or lockdown to pull the opponent's heel towards their butt, setting up the grip on their leg.
3. When the opponent falls back or pushes the knee out to counter, shield against them and re-roll hip to hip, similar to a berimbolo.
4. Ensure the proper angle by being able to see the opponent's face, which indicates you can reapply the C-Lock.
5. Connect your toes to your knee and extend your leg to secure the submission.

To defend against the C-Lock when it's being applied:

1. Keep your leg trapped and your knee to the floor to prevent being flattened.
2. Pass your hook underneath the opponent's ankle and curl your feet to relieve pressure on your shoulders.
3. Extend your legs and pinch them together, then bring your heel to your butt to raise your upper body.
4. When the opponent back steps, push the knee out to turn the move against them.
5. Shield and re-roll the opponent, using winding techniques to regain control and reapply the submission.

Recycling the move is crucial to maintain control and prevent the opponent from achieving a dominant top half guard position.