📍 Positions

What is Outside Ashi Garami in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A leg entanglement controlling the opponent's leg from the outside.

Full Explanation

Outside ashi garami is a leg entanglement where your legs control the opponent's leg from the outside, with your outside foot on their hip and inside foot behind their knee. This position is used primarily for outside heel hook attacks and kneebar attacks. It offers less control than the saddle but is easier to enter and is legal in more competition rulesets. Understanding the difference between inside and outside ashi positions is fundamental to the leg lock game.

Examples in Context

"I entered outside ashi from a failed single leg"

"Outside ashi is good for outside heel hooks and kneebars"

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