Straight Ankle Lock

The straight ankle lock attackstargets the Achilles tendon and ankle jointjoint, by controlling the opponent’s foot and applying leverage throughusing the attacker’s hips.hips and arms to generate leverage. It iscan abe foundational leg lock in both gi and no-gi competition, often usedapplied from guard, open guard, or top positions.positions, Properrequiring proper shin and foot and shin placement are essential to generate torque and prevent escapes.

The toe holdIt is afoundational complementaryin footboth lock that twists the toes toward the shin to create pressure on the anklegi and kneeno-gi ligaments.leg-lock Variations involve adjusting grips, leg positioning, or angles to improve controlsystems and finishing potential. Both submissions are often linkedchains with other lower-body attackssubmissions such aslike heel hooks or calf crushers,crushers formingto form comprehensive leg-lockcontrol systems.strategies.