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DefenseAdvancedNo-Gi

Heel hook defense

Against heel hooks, keep the heel out of their grip and get your knee free of their legs; only then rotate.

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Key steps

  1. Fight their grip and keep your heel away from the crook of their arm.
  2. Clear your knee past their hips by pushing on their legs or hips.
  3. Turn your body only after the knee is free.
  4. Free the leg and come up to a safe position.

Key details

  • Knee position decides the defense, so free the knee before anything else.
  • Don't spin out early; turning while the knee is trapped adds pressure.