Outside Heel Hook | Maintaining The Knee Line

Part of the course: Ashi Garami Seminar by Eddie Cummings

Outside Heel Hook | Maintaining The Knee Line
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Eddie Cummings
Eddie Cummings

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To execute an effective outside heel hook, focus on maintaining the knee line and applying force to the pinky toe tendon. Begin by gripping the sleeve and pulling the heel upwards into your pectoral muscle, similar to separating hands in an armbar or digging for the neck in a rear-naked choke. This initial pull may not seem mechanically advantageous, but it's crucial for securing the position.

  1. Deeply pull on the heel and retract your elbow to engage the pinky toe tendon.
  2. Ensure the knee of the trapped leg is in line with your knee to maintain control.
  3. When closing your legs, be mindful not to lose the knee line. Adjust based on your relative height to your opponent.
  4. Apply pressure with your shin into the opponent's thigh to create discomfort and control.
  5. Close your knee while keeping your chin close to your hand, ensuring the leg remains rotated and the knee line is maintained.
  6. While foot placement can vary, including options like X-Guard, the emphasis should be on the pinky toe tendon being pressed into your pec.
  7. The specific grips used, such as butterfly, palm-to-palm, or reverse figure-four, are secondary to the primary goal of keeping the pinky toe tendon engaged.
  8. Regardless of leg or hand position, the key to a successful heel hook is maintaining the rotation of the leg and the pressure on the knee, while ensuring the pinky toe tendon remains in contact with your pec.

Remember, the effectiveness of the heel hook is not determined by the grip or leg position, but by the correct application of force to the pinky toe tendon.

Course Content

Outside Heel Slip
4:33
Outside Heel Slip
Outside Heel Slip | Detail #1
0:50
Outside Heel Slip | Detail #1
Outside Heel Slip | Detail #2
1:44
Outside Heel Slip | Detail #2
Outside Heel Slip | Fighting For The Rotation
1:15
Outside Heel Slip | Fighting For The Rotation
Outside Heel Slip | Summary
2:04
Outside Heel Slip | Summary
Outside Heel Hook
6:36
Outside Heel Hook
Outside Heel Hook | Pinky Toe Tendon Detail
0:53
Outside Heel Hook | Pinky Toe Tendon Detail
Outside Heel Hook | Maintaining The Knee Line
2:09
Outside Heel Hook | Maintaining The Knee Line
Outside Heel Hook | Summary
2:58
Outside Heel Hook | Summary
Inside Heel Hook Slip
2:43
Inside Heel Hook Slip
Inside Heel Hook Slip | Versus Outside Heel Slip
1:07
Inside Heel Hook Slip | Versus Outside Heel Slip
Inside Heel Hook Slip | Pointing The Toes To Alleviate Pressure
0:46
Inside Heel Hook Slip | Pointing The Toes To Alleviate Pressure
Inside Heel Hook Slip | Summary
1:20
Inside Heel Hook Slip | Summary
Inside Heel Hook Finish
3:15
Inside Heel Hook Finish
Inside Heel Hook Finish | Relative Knee Position
1:10
Inside Heel Hook Finish | Relative Knee Position
Inside Heel Hook Finish | Summary
1:22
Inside Heel Hook Finish | Summary
Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break
6:47
Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break
Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break | Legs Are Squeezed Tightly
1:57
Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break | Legs Are Squeezed Tightly
Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break | Toe Direction And Follow Up
0:35
Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break | Toe Direction And Follow Up
Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break | Summary
1:41
Countering Outside Ashi W/ Grip Break | Summary
Smashed Outside Ashi Heel Hook
5:59
Smashed Outside Ashi Heel Hook
Smashed Outside Ashi Heel Hook | Mindful Of Leg Pummeling
0:56
Smashed Outside Ashi Heel Hook | Mindful Of Leg Pummeling
Smashed Outside Ashi Heel Hook | Leg Positioning
1:59
Smashed Outside Ashi Heel Hook | Leg Positioning
C-Post Switch Drill
3:14
C-Post Switch Drill
Escaping Inside Sankaku
3:09
Escaping Inside Sankaku
Laces Inside Heel Hook
4:46
Laces Inside Heel Hook
Laces Inside Heel Hook | Feet Getting Stuck
0:31
Laces Inside Heel Hook | Feet Getting Stuck
Laces Inside Heel Hook | Optimal Bend In Leg
2:12
Laces Inside Heel Hook | Optimal Bend In Leg
Closing Statements
3:41
Closing Statements