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Leg Locks

The Bear Trap // Masterclass

If you’ve never heard of the Bear Trap, you’re missing out on a world of fun. It’s based on the simple calf crush. However, its simplicity hides how versatile and vicious it can be as it allows you so many other opportunities than just a submission.

On Sunday 16th March at 10 AM, Tom Barlow will be sharing the Bear Trap game he’s been developing for a long time.

In this masterclass will be in the Gi (the No Gi variations will also be discussed), you’ll learn everything you need to add the Bear Trap to your game, including:

  • Use the Bear Trap to control and shut down your opponents movement
  • Pass, sweep or take the back with ease.
  • How to set it up from top or bottom and seamless connect bear trap to bear trap.
  • Lock in brutal submissions your opponents won’t see coming and ones they do, but can’t do anything about.

Whether you’re a guard passer, a scrambler, or a submission hunter, adding the Bear Trap to your arsenal will level up your game. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn one of the most underrated yet powerful systems in BJJ.

Here’s the best part… you can “Pay What You Want” to attend the seminar. Want to invest £100? Awesome! Only have £1? No worries? It’s entirely up to you. Just change the amount before you complete your registration.

To register your space, click the link below now.

REGISTER NOW!

(White Gi’s only uniform policy applies. Limited spaces available.)

Filed Under: Academy, Seminar Tagged With: Bear Trap, BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Leg Locks, Masterclass

Leg Lock Intensive

Starting Thursday 6th October, Jack Sear will be running a Leg Lock intensive for Escapology BJJ students.

Jack is one of the top No Gi competitor’s in the country and a master of the leg locking game.

The intensive will run for 6 weeks, is limited to 30 people, and is FREE to Escapology members.

If you’d like to attend the intensive send us an email to team@escapologybjj.com or talk with Kris next time you’re in the gym.

Filed Under: Academy, Seminar Tagged With: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jack Sear, Leg Locks, No Gi, Seminar, Submissions

Don’t Fear The Reaper

Despite leg locks being around as long as Jiu Jitsu, a lot of BJJ players find them scary. That’s understandable as being on the wrong end of a nasty leg lock can lead to very serious injury.

However, leg locks don’t have to be scary. In fact, like any submission, defending leg locks comes down to understanding the mechanics and what your partner is trying to achieve.

To help you get a better understanding of how to defend heel hooks, here is a great primer from Dennis Schindler.

Follow Dennis now at https://www.instagram.com/corefightingsystem

Filed Under: BJJ 101, Technique, Uncategorized Tagged With: BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Heel Hook Defence, Leg Lock Defence, Leg Locks, No Gi

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