Outside Ashi Garami: Advanced Leglock Control Guide
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Master outside ashi garami with advanced heel hook techniques, calf slice variations, and control strategies for all belt levels.
What is Outside Ashi Garami?
Outside ashi garami is an advanced variation where you control your opponent's leg from the outside, with your legs positioned on the opposite side of their leg compared to standard ashi garami. This position opens up devastating heel hook systems and calf slice attacks.
Positional Control Mechanics
Leg Positioning
Your legs wrap around their leg from outside, creating a tighter control system. This positioning is more advantageous for heel hook attacks than standard ashi garami.
Upper Body Grip Integration
Use your upper body grips to control their hips and prevent turning. This prevents opponents from escaping your leglock system.
Heel Hook Entries
The Standard Heel Hook
From outside ashi garami, establish a heel hook grip on the foot. Control the heel with both hands and apply pressure by driving your hips and body weight into the attack.
Calf Slice Variations
In no-gi environments, the calf slice is an alternative attack that uses your shin to apply pressure to the calf muscle instead of the heel.