Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break | Legs Are Squeezed Tightly

When facing an opponent with tightly squeezed legs in an outside Ashi Garami, it's important to recognize that immediate separation of their feet may not be possible due to the tension.

1. Weave your hand through the opponent's legs to initiate the grip break. Use both hands to push through, leveraging your shoulders if necessary.
2. Ensure your knee maintains good posture, staying outside the line of your ankle and hip, which keeps you safe and allows you to attack with power.
3. Understand that the tighter your opponent's legs are, the more vulnerable they become to your counter-attack. They will need to consider disengaging once you start to separate their feet.
4. Be cautious not to allow your opponent to obtain a grip on your foot, as this would give them significant leverage. Instead, point your toes and pinch your knees to create tension on their hip.
5. Keep your foot on the mat and pinch your knees together to prevent your opponent from spinning. If they start to spin aggressively, you can make adjustments accordingly.
6. Hide your toes behind your leg to prevent your opponent from mirroring the grip on you, making it more difficult for them to counter.

This approach provides a strategic method to counter and potentially defeat an opponent's tight outside Ashi Garami position.