This is a video lesson of the technique that will be published in Ultimate Grappling Magazine in 2007. It is a knee strike defense to ankle lock

This is a clip from my training camp in Belgrade in 2004. Hope you enjoy!

This technique involves the use of a “closed guard,” i.e. your ankles are crossed behind your attacker’s back. This gives you the stability you’ll need and also ensures that he/she doesn’t escape your choke. When grabbing your attacker’s lapel/clothing, grab it a little lower than the neckline...

ankle lock from countering an armbar

here is another leg lock transition technique shown to me by Stephen Koepfer, and i have had some good luck with it. I hope you like it. Sorry no sound

Flex ankle, remove leg, sit up

Learn the ankle lock move in Sambo martial arts

sambo ground and pound to ankle lock

a technique to finish an ankle lock when someone tries to pull their leg out of your arm pit during leg control

a technique to finish a toe hold or ankle lock when someone tries to spin out of your leg control.