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Ankle pick

Also called Kibisu gaeshi · Ankle pick takedown

TakedownIntermediateGi and no-gi
Where this leadsOpen guard, topYou end up here. See what's next.Side control, topYou end up here. See what's next.
How they defend thisSprawlStanding · 4 videos

Key details

  1. Collar tie, pull them forwardPull their head so they step onto their front foot.
  2. Step outside and change levelsBend your knees, don't bend at the waist.
  3. Cup the heel of the front footYour free hand grabs behind their ankle.
  4. Push the head, lift the heelDrive their head back over the trapped leg and they sit down.

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