Issue 134

November 2015

This leg lasso from half guard is enough to trap and force a tap from even the most experienced leglockers

Ricky Lundell with Frank Mir

The BJJ black belt and NCAA Division I wrestling prodigy presents his MMA leglock masterclass

1 - Frank has Ricky in his half guard and sits up to take an underhook with his left-arm. 

2 - Ricky brings his right arm over Frank’s head and plants his hand on the mat.

3 - Ricky uses his right hand as a base on the mat and swings his left leg to the other side of Frank’s legs. 

4 - Ricky immediately catches Frank’s left heel with his left hand and maintains control of Frank’s right leg with his right hand.

5 - Ricky falls to his side. Aware of a potential kneebar, Frank defends by forming a triangle with his legs.

6 - If your opponent doesn’t defend, go for the kneebar. Here, Ricky switches his attack by catching Frank’s right ankle.

7 - If your opponent doesn’t defend, go for the kneebar. Here, Ricky switches his attack by catching Frank’s right ankle.

8 - To prevent Frank from escaping, Ricky uses his left heel to block his hip. To finish the submission, Ricky hooks his left arm under Frank’s lower leg, clasps his hands together and rotates his grip clockwise. 

PRO TIP

Be quick when you move from half guard to grab hold of your opponent’s leg. If they’re fast, they might seize the opportunity to take your back and put you in a very difficult and dangerous position.