1-800-BJJ-HELP #142 What Are the Major Threats from Leg Entanglements?
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Jul 13, 2025 Jake Luigi, a renowned BJJ YouTuber from 'Less Impressed More Involved BJJ' and creator of the Outlier database, dives deep into the world of leg entanglements. He explains the intricacies of straight vs. cross leg orientations and discusses how heel and back exposure affect control. Listeners learn about tactical transitions, effective defensive strategies to counter opponents, and the significant role of rotation in grappling. Jake also emphasizes the importance of training games to master these complex techniques.
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Heel Exposure Depends on Leg Orientation
- In straight leg entanglements, rotating to stand up exposes the heel and opens submission chances.
- In cross leg entanglements, rotating to stand up hides the heel but building base becomes easier for the defender.
Control Secondary Leg with Rotation
- Always try to interact with your opponent's secondary leg to maintain control.
- Use rotation towards the back or center depending on leg orientation to access the secondary leg.
Use Secondary Leg to Free Knee
- Defenders should use their secondary leg to either build base or pummel inside to free their knee.
- Freeing the knee enables standing up, disconnecting, or attacking advantageous positions.