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Imanari roll

An advanced leg-lock entry from standing where you roll across the mat under them and come up with their leg trapped between yours in an ashi garami.

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Key steps

  1. Grip their wrist or sleeve to keep them close and in front of you.
  2. Roll across your back toward their lead leg, keeping your chin tucked.
  3. Swing your legs around their lead leg as you roll and pinch your knees to trap it.
  4. Land in an ashi garami and control the foot before you attack it.

Key details

  • Start from close range; begin too far out and your legs finish beside their foot instead of around their leg.
  • Keeping your chin tucked keeps the roll on your shoulders and back.