Ashi garami

Alternate names: Leg entanglement

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Technique Description

Ashi Garami, translated as 'Leg Entanglement,' is a general term referring to various leg lock positions in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. It encompasses techniques where you control and attack the opponent's legs using your own legs and arms. Some common examples of Ashi Garami positions include Inside Sankaku (or 411/honey hole), Outside Sankaku, and Cross Ashi Garami. In these positions, you typically use your legs to trap and isolate one of the opponent's legs, creating opportunities to attack with leg locks such as heel hooks, toe holds, and kneebars. Proper understanding of leg positioning, control, and the mechanics of various leg lock submissions are crucial when utilizing Ashi Garami. It's important to note that many leg locks are considered advanced techniques and should be practiced with caution and under the guidance of a qualified instructor to avoid injury. However, when trained correctly these techniques are essential, offering some of the highest percentage submissions. These techniques are almost always applied in a no-gi or submission grappling format but may sometimes be used with the gi, for example during newaza.