Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break | Summary
Part of the course: Ashi Garami Seminar by Eddie Cummings

Part of the course: Ashi Garami Seminar by Eddie Cummings

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Countering an opponent's outside Ashi Garami involves understanding the relationship between your hip and ankle line and the position of your knee, whether it's inside or outside the line. The focus is on a specific sequence of hand fighting, which is a preferred method for defense and counter-attacks.
- Be aware of the hip and ankle line to determine knee position for defending against outside Ashi Garami or solid positions.
- Hand fighting is a critical component, with various options and ideas to explore.
- Several submissions can be applied from this position, including the inverted heel hook, corkscrew toehold, and Estima Lock.
- Passing the opponent's leg over can expose their heel for a heel hook with a different leg configuration.
- If the opponent has a weak grip, such as an Achilles grip, use a kicking motion to clear out and transition to outside Ashi.
- There are multiple stopping points where you can hook the foot under your leg or turn belly down to open up additional submission options.
This sequence is part of a broader set of advanced concepts that can be built upon for a more comprehensive defensive and offensive strategy.