Atlas/Entanglement/Ashi Garami
Entanglement position·straight ankle lock, inside heel hook, toe hold

Ashi Garami

Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks

Dominance
62
vs 38
Control depth
Hinge
Entangling
Transitions
20
outbound
Submissions
18
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Basic leg entanglement where attacker's legs control and isolate one of opponent's legs. Creates opportunities for straight ankle locks through fundamental entanglement mechanics. Serves as foundation for more advanced leg attack positions.

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
62 vs 38
Disadvantaged↓ 24Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Leg trapped - straight ankle locks and position advancement
Dominance — Detangling perspective
38 vs 62
Disadvantaged↓ -24Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fight grips - create distance and extract leg
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKCONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

20 ways out.

All20transitionsin the App Store↗
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to 50/50
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Outside Sankaku Entry
Triangle on leg - heel hooks and knee bars
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Entry
Outside leg position - different submission angles
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Outside Ashi Entry
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Double Outside Ashi Entry
Both legs controlled - strong entanglement position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to Inside Ashi Garami
Inside control - different angles for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to Reverse Outside Ashi
Reversed orientation - different submission mechanics
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to Crab Ride
High back ride, wide legs - mobile control, pursuit
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Electric Chair
lockdown half-guard platform - hip lock threat, sweep, back take
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Kneebar Control
Straight-legged knee isolation - hip-fulcrum control for kneebar attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
False Reap
Legal reap shape - off-balancing, heel and back exposure
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Ashi Garami →
Leg Lock Counter - Roll
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Ashi Garami →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to Combat Base
One knee up, one down - stable passing platform
Type
Guard break
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to Single Leg X
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to De La Riva
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to Reverse De La Riva
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
//04—Submissions downstream

18 finishes live
from this position.

All18submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Straight Ankle Lock
Entangling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Prone Ankle Lock
Entangling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Heel Hook
Entangling
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Inside Heel Hook
Entangling
Live
8/10
SUB-005
Inverted Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Outside Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Toe Hold
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Estima Lock
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Kneebar
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Aoki Lock
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Calf Slicer
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Rolling Kneebar
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Z-Lock
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Inverted Toe Hold
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Calf Compression
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Calf Crank
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Calf Crusher
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Reverse Calf Slicer
Entangling
Long
4/10
//05—Linked positions

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Entanglement65
50/50 Guard
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Entanglement75
Outside Sankaku
Triangle on leg - heel hooks and knee bars
4 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Entanglement62
Reverse Ashi Garami
Outside leg position - different submission angles
12 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Entanglement62
Outside Ashi Garami
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
7 ↗ transitionsEntangling
// Ashi Garami · Entanglement

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