Atlas/Entanglement/Reverse Ashi Garami
Entanglement position·inside heel hook , belly down ankle lock , straight ankle lock

Reverse Ashi Garami

Outside leg position - different submission angles

Dominance
62
vs 38
Control depth
Hinge
Entangling
Transitions
17
outbound
Submissions
19
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Leg entanglement where opponent's leg is on outside of attacker's body. Creates different angles for heel hooks and ankle locks compared to standard ashi. Outside positioning changes leverage and escape mechanics.

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 control - reverse heel hooks and ankle locks
Dominance — Detangling perspective
38 vs 62
Disadvantaged↓ -24Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Different angle - defend grips and extract carefully
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKCONTROLINVERSION
//03—Transitions outbound

17 ways out.

All17transitionsin the App Store↗
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Inside Sankaku Entry
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to 50/50
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Cross Ashi Entry
Crossed leg trap - better heel hook control
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Outside Ashi Entry
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Outside Sankaku Entry
Triangle on leg - heel hooks and knee bars
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Garami to Inside Ashi Garami
Inside control - different angles for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Ashi Garami to 50/50
Knee cleared 50/50 - better submission angles
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Double Outside Ashi Entry
Both legs controlled - strong entanglement position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Garami to Reverse Outside Ashi
Reversed orientation - different submission mechanics
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Garami to Crab Ride
High back ride, wide legs - mobile control, pursuit
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup reset
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Kneebar Control
Straight-legged knee isolation - hip-fulcrum control for kneebar attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Entangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Leg Lock Counter - Roll
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Garami to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Garami to Seated Guard
Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
Reverse Ashi Garami →
Reverse Ashi Garami to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Detangling
//04—Submissions downstream

19 finishes live
from this position.

All19submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Inside Heel Hook
Entangling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Heel Hook
Entangling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Prone Ankle Lock
Entangling
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Inverted Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-005
Outside Heel Hook
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-006
Straight Ankle Lock
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Toe Hold
Entangling
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Mikey Lock
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
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
Aoki Lock
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Reverse Calf Slicer
Entangling
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Calf Compression
Entangling
Long
3/10
SUB-018
Calf Crank
Entangling
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Calf Crusher
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
Entanglement64
Cross Ashi Garami
Crossed leg trap - better heel hook control
9 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Entanglement62
Outside Ashi Garami
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
7 ↗ transitionsEntangling
// Reverse Ashi Garami · Entanglement

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Open Reverse Ashi Garami in Grapla for the full detail block, all 17 outbound transitions, the counter graph, and the option to log this position straight to your journal.

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