Entanglement position·inside heel hook (the defining attack), kneebar, toe hold
Reverse Inside Sankaku
Backside Saddle
Inside Ashi Sankaku
Inside Sankaku Finish
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Dominance
90
vs 10
Control depth
Proximal
Entangling
Transitions
16
outbound
Submissions
20
downstream
What it is
Leg entanglement where both your legs thread through the opponent's leg structure from behind. Both of your legs control their near leg with your inside leg hooking behind their knee and your outside leg triangled over. This creates dual control for heel hooks, knee bars, and toe holds.
What you do
The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.
Open1position detailin the App Store↗Dominance — Entangling perspective
90 vs 10
Disadvantaged↓ 80Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Triangle their leg - heel hook or knee bar
Dominance — Detangling perspective
10 vs 90
Disadvantaged↓ -80Dominant
Control depth · None — Protect heel first - clear outside leg fast
ENTANGLEMENTFINISHINGAPEXLEG ATTACKHIGH RATE
16 ways out.
All16transitionsin the App Store↗Inside Sankaku Finish →
Inside Sankaku to Ashi
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Cross Ashi to Inside Sankaku
Crossed leg trap - better heel hook control
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Ashi Garami to 50/50
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Outside Sankaku Entry
Triangle on leg - heel hooks and knee bars
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Reverse Ashi Entry
Outside leg position - different submission angles
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Inside Sankaku Finish to Inside Ashi Garami
Inside control - different angles for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Inside Sankaku Finish to Outside Ashi Garami
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Honey Hole Escape
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Leg Lock Counter - Roll
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Inside Sankaku Finish to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Inside Sankaku Finish to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Inside Sankaku Finish →
Inside Sankaku Finish to Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
20 finishes live
from this position.
All20submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Inside Heel Hook
Entangling
Live10/10
SUB-002
Saddle Heel Hook
Entangling
Live9/10
SUB-003
Heel Hook
Entangling
Live8/10
SUB-004
Kneebar
Entangling
Live8/10
SUB-005
Outside Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch7/10
SUB-006
Toe Hold
Entangling
Watch7/10
SUB-007
Mikey Lock
Entangling
Watch7/10
SUB-008
Inverted Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch6/10
SUB-009
Straight Ankle Lock
Entangling
Watch6/10
SUB-010
Inverted Toe Hold
Entangling
Watch6/10
SUB-011
Prone Ankle Lock
Entangling
Long5/10
SUB-012
Calf Slicer
Entangling
Long5/10
SUB-013
Z-Lock
Entangling
Long5/10
SUB-014
Aoki Lock
Entangling
Long4/10
SUB-015
Calf Compression
Entangling
Long4/10
SUB-016
Calf Crank
Entangling
Long4/10
SUB-017
Calf Crusher
Entangling
Long4/10
SUB-018
Reverse Calf Slicer
Entangling
Long4/10
SUB-019
Estima Lock
Entangling
Long3/10
SUB-020
Rolling Kneebar
Entangling
Long3/10
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// Inside Sankaku Finish · Entanglement
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