Calf Crusher

The calf crusher, also known as the calf slicer,crusher is a compression leg lock that attacks the calf muscle andwhile indirectly stressesstressing the knee joint. The attacker traps the opponent’s leg between their own legs or against their forearm and then applies pressure, compressing the soft tissue and creating a highly uncomfortable, potentially damaging position.

This submissionIt can be applied from variousmultiple positions, including guard, half guard, and top control, makingwhich makes it versatile for both offensive and countering strategies. ControlPrecision and angle are crucial:critical: improperlya applied,poorly applied calf crusher can allow the opponent canto roll out or counter, but whena correctly executed correctly, itone can be nearly impossible to defend.

Advanced competitorspractitioners use the calf crusher not justonly foras submissionsa submission but also as a control tool to immobilize the opponent while setting up transitions to knee bars, toe holds, or positional dominance. Its rise in modern no-gi competition reflects the broader evolution toward leg entanglements in high-level grappling.