Rolling Knee Crush

Executing the Rolling Knee Crush involves transitioning from a Rolling Kneebar attempt when the opponent defends by bending their leg. The technique is set up with the target leg between the practitioner's legs, similar to the Kneebar setup.

1. Begin with an over-the-back grip to the belt over the same shoulder.
2. As you roll, the leg opposite the target leg kicks up to facilitate the movement.
3. Reach your arm between both legs, but instead of targeting the ankle for the Kneebar, aim for the knee.
4. During the roll, hug the knee with the bony part of your wrist—the distal part of your radius—against the middle of their knee.
5. Upon completing the roll, ensure the sharp part of your wrist is positioned correctly, with only your knuckles and forward visible.
6. Fold the opponent's leg down over your wrist and secure it with your other leg.
7. Apply a Gable grip for control and squeeze your legs together.
8. For additional pressure, rotate your thumb towards your navel while squeezing, driving the bone into the knee.
9. If the opponent straightens their leg to resist the Knee Crush, transition to a Kneebar. Conversely, if they bend their leg while defending a Kneebar, switch to the Knee Crush.

This technique offers a dynamic response to an opponent's defense, allowing for a seamless switch between the Kneebar and Knee Crush submissions.