What is Lockdown in BJJ?
Quick Definition
A half guard leg configuration that traps and stretches the opponent's leg.
Full Explanation
The lockdown is a figure-four leg control on your opponent's trapped leg in half guard, made famous by Eddie Bravo and the 10th Planet system. You overhook their leg with your outside leg, hook your inside foot on top, and stretch them out. This immobilizes their trapped leg and creates sweeping opportunities like the electric chair and old school sweep. The lockdown is both a control tool and a setup for attacks.
Examples in Context
"I locked in the lockdown and started working the whip up"
"Eddie Bravo's lockdown system changed half guard play"
Origin
Popularized by Eddie Bravo and the 10th Planet system
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