Atlas/Entanglement/Outside Ashi Garami
Entanglement position·outside heel hook (defining attack), straight ankle lock, belly down ankle lock
Ashi
Outside Ashi

Outside Ashi Garami

Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks

Dominance
62
vs 38
Control depth
Hinge
Entangling
Transitions
12
outbound
Submissions
18
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Leg entanglement where attacker controls opponent's leg from outside knee line. Offers more mobility than inside positions while maintaining submission threats. Foundation for many 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
62 vs 38
Disadvantaged↓ 24Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Outside wrap - ankle locks and mobile attacks
Dominance — Detangling perspective
38 vs 62
Disadvantaged↓ -24Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fight ankle grips - clear leg quickly
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLSUBMISSION SETUP
//03—Transitions outbound

12 ways out.

All12transitionsin the App Store↗
Outside Ashi Garami →
Double Outside Ashi Entry
Both legs controlled - strong entanglement position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to 50/50
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Inside Sankaku Entry
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Outside Sankaku Entry
Triangle on leg - heel hooks and knee bars
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Entry
Outside leg position - different submission angles
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Kneebar Control
Straight-legged knee isolation - hip-fulcrum control for kneebar attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
False Reap
Legal reap shape - off-balancing, heel and back exposure
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Leg Lock Counter - Roll
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Outside Ashi Garami to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Outside Ashi Garami to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Outside Ashi Garami →
Inverted Turtle
Inverted on shoulders - dynamic scrambles, unusual angles
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
//04—Submissions downstream

18 finishes live
from this position.

All18submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Outside Heel Hook
Entangling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Prone Ankle Lock
Entangling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Heel Hook
Entangling
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Straight Ankle Lock
Entangling
Live
8/10
SUB-005
Inverted Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Toe Hold
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Mikey Lock
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Estima Lock
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Inside Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Kneebar
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-011
Aoki Lock
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Calf Slicer
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Rolling Kneebar
Entangling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Z-Lock
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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Entanglement72
Double Outside Ashi
Both legs controlled - strong entanglement position
7 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Entanglement65
50/50 Guard
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Entanglement90
Inside Sankaku Finish
Both legs thread through - dual control position
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Entanglement75
Outside Sankaku
Triangle on leg - heel hooks and knee bars
4 ↗ transitionsEntangling
// Outside Ashi Garami · Entanglement

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