Smashed Outside Ashi Heel Hook | Leg Positioning

Part of the course: Ashi Garami Seminar by Eddie Cummings

Smashed Outside Ashi Heel Hook | Leg Positioning
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Eddie Cummings
Eddie Cummings

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Transitioning from outside Ashi to a smashed position can be advantageous, as it makes it more difficult for the opponent to apply counter leg locks and to obtain the arche grip. The key is to maintain pressure and control:

  1. When in the smashed position, focus on leg pressing rather than hamstring curling to prevent the opponent from peeling the foot off.
  2. Secure the heel hook by placing the pinky toe tendon against the pectoral muscle.
  3. Throwing the legs outside is recommended to maintain pressure on the inside of the opponent's knee, which is crucial for breaking.
  4. If the opponent is skilled, they will try to keep the feet separated and may attempt to counter with their own leg locks.
  5. To finish the heel hook, it's advised to bring the legs to the outside, especially against a competent training partner who won't allow the legs to go back easily.
  6. Starting in a position that resists the opponent's counters is essential, as it's the only entanglement that will survive the previously discussed counters.
  7. Even if smashed, having a strong starting position provides a good foundation to apply the heel hook effectively.

It's important to understand that while being smashed can make finishing the heel hook more challenging, the correct positioning and leg movement can still lead to a successful submission.

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