Knee locks·Knee joint (MCL, LCL, ACL, menisci) · Gi & no-gi
Rolling Hiza Juji Gatame
Spinning Kneebar
Rolling Kneebar.
Dynamic knee hyperextension via rolling entry
Risk level
High
knee joint (mcl, lcl, acl, menisci)
Tap urgency
Immediate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
9
/ 10
Positions
40
entry points
Perm. damage
Yes
irreversible risk
What it is
Dynamic knee hyperextension via rolling entry
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
4/10
Escapability
1/10
Versatility
4/10
Danger level
9/10
01
TAP immediately when leg is captured - pressure applied during setup before position completes.
02
Rolling momentum adds force; damage can occur during entry, not just finishing.
03
Separate rolling entry mechanics from finishing pressure entirely when drilling.
04
Practice rolling motion at slow speed many times before attempting with pressure.
05
Defending partner should tap during the roll if knee feels torqued or extended.
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
40 ways in.
All40entriesin the App Store↗ENTANGLING70
Kneebar Control
Straight-leg clamp - kneebar with ashi and back-take exits
GUARDING60
Backside Single-Leg X
Behind leg control - attack legs, take back
GUARDING60
Backside 50/50
Behind control with leg attacks
GUARDING50
X-Guard
Elevate and sweep from crossed leg hooks
GUARDING50
Tornado Guard
Invert and roll - tornado sweeps from shoulders
GUARDING50
Single Leg X
Elevate and sweep from leg control
GUARDING50
Reverse De La Riva
Reverse hook control - sweeps to back exposure
GUARDING50
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
ENTANGLING50
Reverse Outside Ashi
Reversed control - heel hooks from different angle
ENTANGLING50
Reverse Ashi Garami
Outside control - reverse heel hooks and ankle locks
ENTANGLING50
Outside Sankaku
Triangle locked - heel hooks and knee bars
ENTANGLING50
Outside Ashi Garami
Outside wrap - ankle locks and mobile attacks
ENTANGLING50
Inside Ashi Garami
Inside position - heel hooks and ankle locks
ENTANGLING50
Double Outside Ashi
Both legs trapped - heel hooks on either side
ENTANGLING50
Ashi Garami
Leg trapped - straight ankle locks and position advancement
GUARDING50
Deep Half Guard
Underneath their hips - sweep with leg control
GUARDING50
Backside K-Guard
Hook behind leg - back takes, guard entries
GUARDING50
93 Guard
Deep De La Riva hook plus hip shin wedge - berimbolo and knee tap
CONTROLLING40
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
ENTANGLING40
Cross Ashi Garami
Legs crossed - heel hooks with strong control
ENTANGLING40
70/30
Inside position won - heel hook and back exposure
ENTANGLING40
False Reap
Outside leg over thigh - off-balance, heel and back threats
GUARDING40
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
GUARDING40
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
GUARDING30
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
CONTROLLING30
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
GUARDING30
Shin-to-Shin Guard
Apply shin pressure - track movement, attack single legs
GUARDING30
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
GUARDING30
Reverse Half Guard
Face away half guard control
GUARDING30
Reap Clamp
Reap clamp control leg attacks
GUARDING30
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING30
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
ENTANGLING30
50/50 Knee Clear
Knee cleared - heel hooks with better angles
ENTANGLING30
50/50 Guard
Inside position - heel hooks and entanglement advancement
GUARDING30
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
ENTANGLING30
Inside Sankaku Finish
Triangle their leg - heel hook or knee bar
GUARDING30
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING30
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
GUARDING30
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
CONTROLLING30
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
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