Reverse Ashi Garami

Reverse Ashi Garami is a leg entanglement position applied from an inverted angle, trapping the opponent’s leg for sweeps or submissions. Unlike standard Ashi Garami, the reversed orientation offers unique attack lines and angles, particularly for heel hooks or kneebars in no-gi competition.

Control and timing are critical, as improper alignment can expose the practitioner to counters. Reverse Ashi is a core position in modern leg-lock systems, widely used at advanced competitive levels.

Its strategic advantage comes from the ability to threaten multiple attacks simultaneously while maintaining bottom-player safety. Mastery of reverse Ashi Garami requires precise leg control, body positioning, and anticipation of opponent reactions.