Outside Ashi Attacks: Off Balance From Outside Ashi
Part of the course: The K Guard Kodex by Jon Calestine

Part of the course: The K Guard Kodex by Jon Calestine

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Establishing control in outside Ashi Garami when an opponent prevents backside positioning:
- Secure outside Ashi Garami by holding above the knee to prevent the opponent from pulling their leg out.
- Swim the hand around to take an ankle lock grip, ensuring control over the opponent's leg.
- Place the head on the floor, pinch the knees together, and align your knee with the opponent's knee, both facing the same direction.
- Lift the hips to turn the opponent's knee outward, cross the feet, and back heel to maintain a tight grip.
- Use additional power by placing a hand on the floor to knock the opponent down onto their hips or butt.
- If the opponent is off-balanced, they may circle away, providing an angle for a reaping attack.
- Throw the legs through while maintaining the ankle lock grip, crossing the feet without letting go to avoid exposing the back.
- Roll over the head to end up in outside Ashi Garami with the opponent seated, ready for offensive attacks.
- Focus on submissions only when the opponent is down on their hips or butt, not while they are standing or on their knees.
These techniques offer two primary options for control and attack when the opponent forces outside Ashi Garami, emphasizing the importance of bringing the opponent down to enable offensive maneuvers.