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TransitionFundamentalGiNo-Gi

Hook insertion

Also called Putting in hooks

Go from a seat belt grip to full back control by placing your heels inside their thighs one at a time while your chest stays tight to their back.

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Key steps

  1. Hold a tight seat belt and pull their back against your chest.
  2. Lean them back toward you so their hips get light on the mat.
  3. Slide your first heel inside their thigh with your foot flexed.
  4. Follow with the second hook inside their other thigh, foot flexed the same way.
  5. Keep your feet uncrossed and your knees bent to hold them in place.

Key details

  • Have the seat belt locked first; without it, they can pry each hook away with their hands.
  • Dig your heels into the inner thighs; a foot laid across the top of the thigh comes loose with their first move.