Compression locks·Calf muscle and knee joint · Gi & no-gi
Calf Slicer
Calf Compression
Calf Crusher.
Compression driving shin/forearm into folded calf muscle
Risk level
High
calf muscle and knee joint
Tap urgency
Immediate
tap response
Difficulty
5
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
8
/ 10
Positions
41
entry points
Perm. damage
Yes
irreversible risk
What it is
Compression driving shin/forearm into folded calf muscle
What you do
The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.
Open1submission detailin the App Store↗Setup complexity
5/10
Learning priority
2/10
Escapability
1/10
Versatility
3/10
Danger level
8/10
01
TAP IMMEDIATELY at first pressure sign - muscle tears occur within seconds.
02
Compression attacks both calf and knee simultaneously - extreme danger combination.
03
Do not attempt explosive escape or straightening leg while trapped.
04
Deep tissue damage and compartment syndrome possible - medical emergency risk.
05
Advanced practitioners only - requires exceptional control and body awareness.
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — ILLEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
41 ways in.
All41entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING80
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
CONTROLLING70
Reverse Mount
Facing their legs, heavy pressure - attack legs, take back
CONTROLLING50
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
ENTANGLING50
Electric Chair
lockdown overhook platform - hip lock threat, sweep to back, dogfight exit
GUARDING50
Cross-Saddle
Attack with crossed entanglement and heel hooks
CONTROLLING50
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
GUARDING50
Backside Single-Leg X
Behind leg control - attack legs, take back
GUARDING50
Backside 50/50
Behind control with leg attacks
CONTROLLING40
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
GUARDING40
Reverse Half Guard
Face away half guard control
GUARDING40
Reverse De La Riva
Reverse hook control - sweeps to back exposure
GUARDING40
Reap Clamp
Reap clamp control leg attacks
ENTANGLING40
Outside Ashi Garami
Outside wrap - ankle locks and mobile attacks
ENTANGLING40
Inside Ashi Garami
Inside position - heel hooks and ankle locks
ENTANGLING40
Double Outside Ashi
Both legs trapped - heel hooks on either side
ENTANGLING40
Cross Ashi Garami
Legs crossed - heel hooks with strong control
ENTANGLING40
Ashi Garami
Leg trapped - straight ankle locks and position advancement
ENTANGLING40
50/50 Guard
Inside position - heel hooks and entanglement advancement
ENTANGLING40
Inside Sankaku Finish
Triangle their leg - heel hook or knee bar
GUARDING40
Deep Half Guard
Underneath their hips - sweep with leg control
GUARDING40
Backside K-Guard
Hook behind leg - back takes, guard entries
GUARDING30
X-Guard
Elevate and sweep from crossed leg hooks
CONTROLLING30
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
GUARDING30
Single Leg X
Elevate and sweep from leg control
GUARDING30
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
ENTANGLING30
Reverse Outside Ashi
Reversed control - heel hooks from different angle
ENTANGLING30
Reverse Ashi Garami
Outside control - reverse heel hooks and ankle locks
ENTANGLING30
Outside Sankaku
Triangle locked - heel hooks and knee bars
ENTANGLING30
50/50 Knee Clear
Knee cleared - heel hooks with better angles
GUARDING30
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
GUARDING30
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
CONTROLLING30
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
GUARDING30
Deep Half Lockdown
Lockdown legs - sweep and back take
GUARDING30
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
CONTROLLING30
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
GUARDING20
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING20
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING20
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
GUARDING20
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING20
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
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