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SubmissionIntermediateGiNo-Gi

Toe hold

A foot lock with a figure-four grip on the foot. It twists the foot and ankle inward.

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Key steps

  1. Isolate one of their feet and keep their knee bent.
  2. Wrap one hand over the top of their foot, out near the toes.
  3. Bring your other arm in under the ankle and lock it onto the wrist of the first hand.
  4. Keep the knee controlled and turn the foot slowly inward to finish.

Key details

  • The farther your hand sits from the ankle, the longer your lever; a grip near the ankle has almost none.
  • Control their knee so they can't turn with the lock.