Lockdown in BJJ

A half guard control technique where you figure-four your legs around the opponent's trapped leg, stretching it to break their base.

⚔️ Attack Options

  • → Electric chair
  • → Old school sweep
  • → Whip up sweep
  • → Dog fight entry

🛡️ Defense Options

  • → Free the locked leg
  • → Crossface hard
  • → Backstep

Techniques from Lockdown

Electric Chair

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How to Get to Lockdown

Lockdown

From: half guard • positions

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Related Positions

Submission

The end state of any finishing hold that forces the opponent to tap, representing the ultimate goal in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Half Guard

A versatile position where you control one of your opponent's legs between yours, offering both offensive and defensive options.