Atlas/Entanglement/Cross Ashi Garami
Entanglement position·inside heel hook (highest percentage due to knee line exposure), inverted heel hook, belly down ankle lock
Ashi Cross
Cross Ashi

Cross Ashi Garami

Crossed leg trap - better heel hook control

Dominance
64
vs 36
Control depth
Hinge
Entangling
Transitions
15
outbound
Submissions
18
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Leg entanglement where opponent's leg is trapped with attacker's legs crossed over it. The crossed configuration provides better control and leverage for heel hooks compared to standard ashi. Common position in modern leg lock systems.

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
64 vs 36
Disadvantaged↓ 28Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Legs crossed - heel hooks with strong control
Dominance — Detangling perspective
36 vs 64
Disadvantaged↓ -28Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fight heel grips - step over and extract
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLSUBMISSION SETUP
//03—Transitions outbound

15 ways out.

All15transitionsin the App Store↗
Cross Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi to Inside Sankaku
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to 50/50
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Outside Sankaku Entry
Triangle on leg - heel hooks and knee bars
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Entry
Outside leg position - different submission angles
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi Garami to Outside Ashi Garami
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi Garami to Inside Ashi Garami
Inside control - different angles for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Double Outside Ashi Entry
Both legs controlled - strong entanglement position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to 50/50
Knee cleared 50/50 - better submission angles
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi Garami to Reverse Outside Ashi
Reversed orientation - different submission mechanics
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Leg Lock Counter - Roll
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi Garami to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi Garami to Seated Guard
Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi Garami to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi Garami to Headquarters Guard
Extended leg with connection - guard system hub
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Cross Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi Garami to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
//04—Submissions downstream

18 finishes live
from this position.

All18submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Inside Heel Hook
Entangling
Live
10/10
SUB-002
Heel Hook
Entangling
Live
9/10
SUB-003
Inverted Heel Hook
Entangling
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Prone Ankle Lock
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Outside Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Straight Ankle Lock
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Toe Hold
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Inverted Toe Hold
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Calf Slicer
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Estima Lock
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Kneebar
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Z-Lock
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Aoki Lock
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-014
Calf Compression
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Calf Crank
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Calf Crusher
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Rolling Kneebar
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Reverse Calf Slicer
Entangling
Long
3/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Entanglement90
Inside Sankaku Finish
Both legs thread through - dual control position
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
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
// Cross Ashi Garami · Entanglement

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