Heel Hook BJJ: How to Attack and Defend

Heel Hook BJJ: How to Attack and Defend

ByTahric Finn

Few submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu carry the same mystique—or the same fear factor—as the heel hook. A twisting leg attack that targets the knee’s ligaments through rotational force on the heel, it has gone from being a banned and misunderstood technique to the most talked-about submission in competitive grappling. The heel hook didn’t just earn…

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Smother Choke: Mounted Finish Techniques and Tips

ByTahric Finn

he mounted smother choke is a powerful technique in grappling that can effectively control and submit an opponent. In this guide, we will break down the steps to execute this move, along with tips to maintain control and avoid common pitfalls. We’re revisiting this choke, because it’s effective and, I’ve been asked by students, “what…