Smashed Outside Ashi Heel Hook | Mindful Of Leg Pummeling
Part of the course: Ashi Garami Seminar by Eddie Cummings

Part of the course: Ashi Garami Seminar by Eddie Cummings

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Preventing the opponent's foot from hooking in is crucial when dealing with an Ashi Garami player. To avoid being caught in a leg drag, it's important to wedge your knee behind the opponent's knee. This positioning makes it difficult for them to bring their foot over the top.
- Maintain a strong knee wedge behind the opponent's knee to prevent their foot from hooking over and initiating a leg drag.
- Be mindful of relaxing your leg position, as this may allow the opponent to pummel their foot in.
- Against a knowledgeable Ashi Garami player, it's particularly challenging to get that hook in due to their awareness of this defense.
- This defensive technique is especially useful for smaller practitioners facing larger opponents who may become frustrated and attempt to overpower them.
- By using this method, you can manage the weight of a much larger opponent with essentially one arm, demonstrating the effectiveness of proper technique over size and strength.