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Inside heel hook: setup and safety.

Heel hook (outside / inside)

Also called Inside heel hook · Outside heel hook

SubmissionAdvancedNo-gi onlyNot for kids
Where this leads
FinishThey tap. End of the path.
How they defend thisHeel hook defenceLeg entanglements, defending · 2 videosHiding the heel / bootLeg entanglements, defending · 2 videos

Key details

  1. Control the knee line firstYour legs must trap their hips and knee before you finish.
  2. Expose the heelPull their foot to your armpit so you can see the heel.
  3. Blade of the wrist on the heelClasp your hands, forearm cupping their heel.
  4. Turn your whole body slowlySmall rotation, very slow. Damage comes before pain: let go at the first tap.

Practise with a partner under a qualified coach, and tap early. Terms and safety