Guard position·electric chair , lockdown whip , kimura from underhook
Lockdown
Figure-four leg trap - restrict mobility, disrupt base
Dominance
55
vs 45
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
12
outbound
Submissions
25
downstream
What it is
Half guard where your bottom leg hooks their calf and your top leg crosses over their thigh in a figure-four. The leg trap locks their leg in place and prevents them from establishing base. Creates leverage for electric chair sweeps and back takes by stretching them out.
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 — Guarding perspective
55 vs 45
Disadvantaged↓ 10Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
Dominance — Passing perspective
45 vs 55
Disadvantaged↓ -10Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fight lockdown control - maintain posture, clear leg trap
CONTROLESCAPE
12 ways out.
All12transitionsin the App Store↗Lockdown →
Electric Chair Entry
Crossed leg entanglement - hip control, heel hook angles
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Vaporizer Entry
Reap with clamp pressure
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Lockdown Entry
Lockdown traps both legs - mobility control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Electric Chair Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Lockdown to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Lockdown to Coyote Half Guard
Knee lever mechanics - sweep angles, dogfight entries
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Irimi Ashi Entry
Half guard trap plus butterfly hook
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Electric Chair
lockdown half-guard platform - hip lock threat, sweep, back take
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Lockdown →
Lockdown to Quarter Mount
One knee over, one alongside - advance to mount, back, s-mount
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
25 finishes live
from this position.
All25submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Electric Chair
Guarding
Live9/10
SUB-002
Kimura
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-003
Groin Stretch
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-004
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-005
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-006
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-007
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-008
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-009
Armbar
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-010
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-011
Ezekiel Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-012
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-013
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-014
Omoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-015
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-016
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-017
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-018
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-019
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-020
Arm-in Ezekiel
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-021
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-022
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-023
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-024
Okuri Eri Jime
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-025
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long2/10
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