Atlas/Entanglement/Inside Ashi Garami
Entanglement position·inside heel hook (defining attack — the inside position gives direct access to the knee's rotational vulnerability), inverted heel hook, belly down ankle lock
Inside Ashi
Single X Entanglement

Inside Ashi Garami

Inside control - different angles for leg attacks

Dominance
60
vs 40
Control depth
Hinge
Entangling
Transitions
12
outbound
Submissions
19
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Leg entanglement where attacker controls opponent's leg from inside knee line. Provides strong control with different leverage angles than outside positions. Common setup for heel hooks and ankle locks.

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
60 vs 40
Disadvantaged↓ 20Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Inside position - heel hooks and ankle locks
Dominance — Detangling perspective
40 vs 60
Disadvantaged↓ -20Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Turn knee in - fight grips and extract
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLSUBMISSION SETUP
//03—Transitions outbound

12 ways out.

All12transitionsin the App Store↗
Inside Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to 50/50
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Outside Sankaku Entry
Triangle on leg - heel hooks and knee bars
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Entry
Outside leg position - different submission angles
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Inside Ashi Garami to Outside Ashi Garami
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Inside Ashi Garami to Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Electric Chair
lockdown half-guard platform - hip lock threat, sweep, back take
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Kneebar Control
Straight-legged knee isolation - hip-fulcrum control for kneebar attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Leg Lock Counter - Roll
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Inside Ashi Garami to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Inside Ashi Garami to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Inside Ashi Garami →
Inside Ashi Garami to Seated Guard
Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
//04—Submissions downstream

19 finishes live
from this position.

All19submissionsin 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
Straight Ankle Lock
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Toe Hold
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Mikey Lock
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Kneebar
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Outside Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Inverted Toe Hold
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-011
Calf Slicer
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Estima Lock
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Rolling Kneebar
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Z-Lock
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Aoki Lock
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Calf Compression
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Calf Crank
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Calf Crusher
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-019
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
// Inside Ashi Garami · Entanglement

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