The 3 Fanciest Leglocks That Actually Work...

[@Walmut]

"Where did it hurt Richie?" "My knee" "Yeah..." lol

[@eitansalama2921]

proceeds to crank his knee even more lol

[@walternorwood4740]

he said "if i want to make this totally pimp" lost my shit

[@cakeboss5379]

haha same

[@NT-vb9vv]

Hahaha The way he said it

[@COACH_ANTHONY_MMA]

🤣

[@MartinRoebuck925]

The 3 Fanciest Leglocks are: 1. Figure 4 Leglock with Achilles Lock/Straight Ankle Lock 2. Leg Lace also known as Ankle Lace 3. Toe Hold Ankle Lock

[@zacharycedeno6638]

Apparently knee lace lol

[@DylanBegazo]

Thank you.

[@tommydude1985]

leg lock 2 is volk han's cross heel hold

[@BernhardHofmann]

Your calm style of instruction is fantastic. Just goes to show you don't have to be arrogant when you're as good as you are. I'm no fighter but I appreciate the techniques and mastery of your own body and that of your opponents.

[@ethicalroyaloil]

I honestly can’t believe I watched this when I started Jiu jitsu 8 years ago and it’s still getting recommended. It’s also really funny how advanced the leg lock game has become since this video came out. Stephan I really appreciate all you’ve done for Jiu jitsu over the years. Thanks!

[@m-bassy1155]

These leg locks are super badass!

[@vaughanmacegan4012]

I was kind of surprised as that first leg-lock actually works! I practice Jujutsu and during sparring/randori and I managed to apply the lock a number of times. I've also used it as an addendum to a number of techniques. I really like it!!!

[@nikoskabbadias]

the russian accent was actually pretty good

[@ValSchuman]

It's more of what Americans think a Russian accent sounds like. It's not far off, but the sounds are somewhat different.

[@richardalvarado-ik9br]

watch a lot of Homeland TV series....LOL!!!

[@tharituallawt4978]

He is mimicing FPS RUSSIA'S Accent and Entry style, and uses the same muaic and Logo design

[@drjimjam1112]

As was the jujitsu!

[@haftir]

The best teacher on youtube

[@ernestcronin8999]

5 years training. i've been having a lot of success with the leg-over straight ankle lock and the reverse mount leg lock. thanks!

[@TheStr8Up1]

"And if I want to make this totally pimp..."

[@Souljacker7]

I want to, but IBJJF won't let me :(

[@RhinoXpress]

first leg lock is imo the best one because their isn't a lot of steps to it and you can apply it pretty fast.

[@85481]

I was actually in a position to move to reverse mount a while ago just before the round ended and I was really confused about what I could have done. Now I know, that leg weave is awesome. Leg lock weeks are my favourite (my coach tends to pick a technique and work from the basics to entries and counters over the course of a week to let it sink in).

[@dylangriffee4295]

This guy is an absolutely amazing coach, thanks for the free education!

[@darrenitaliani3423]

the first move especially is EXCELLENT and I will definitely be taking that one to the mats. Thank you!

[@ianselby4366]

Thank you for the technical simplicity brother. This is easy to follow & you get straight to the point. Thank you

[@chatorosales3905]

I used one of those leg locks the other day. My opponent didn’t tap, but after I pulled a little harder. Lo and behold, soon as it hurt, he tapped. Thanks for the videos!

[@MultiTongi]

Hello Stefan, I see your training on KZbin and always enjoy clarity of your explanation and techniques clean and clear, keep so thanks

[@bwvwufih888]

just tried the first one on my sister and now she is in the hospital

[@RK-gb6jv]

MC Norris lmao..

[@diegohall8733]

Is she better now? Lol

[@ahmadfamin1317]

I tried on my boxing trainer hahahah

[@Crystals10000]

lol >.

[@Darcechoke1000]

I guess I can google this question. Does anyone know how high Stephan Kestings IQ is? I have been martial arts for a long time and I don't think I have seen someone this dedicated to BJJ, or any martial art for that matter, who comes across so dang smart from the get go. I have met plenty of smart people, Stephan reminds me of someone that should be figuring out time travel. The Onzuka brothers are REALLY smart, I just couldnt tell right off the bat.

[@profd65]

He's definitely smart. Ryan Hall is another BJJ super genius.

[@EdgeFitnessKernersville]

Excellent instruction, easy to understand, easy to follow. Great job.

[@d-evilmc]

They look like bits of paster stuck together at the bottom of the pot. Knew I should gave stirred it better. Good video. Clear and to the point.

[@Hexogentrinitro]

I thought I knew some grappling, emphasis on the word thought. But you have some killer moves. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lehmann111]

4:48 LOL when Ritchie catches it

[@thehobohitman]

That leg weave is slick as hell, Ive never seen that before

[@dnickx]

All those Leg Locks are staples of Volk Han, great video also!!

[@olemanshavadoo7893]

to turn the 2nd one into a calf slicer you have to plant forearm on the opponent's top instep and twist the legs (pulling on the bottom leg and pushing the top one). I like the knee bar variation. I'll try just pulling through on the bottom leg and see how it goes.

[@sergiomcfly]

Best JJ classes on YT

[@GrapplersQuest]

Great work Stephan

[@KeviinTheAsian]

The first move is superb. In my mma club litteraly almost everyone i roll with gets tapped out with it. God i love that leg lock

[@MichaelMyers9092_]

AmazedBy Kev I've done that move in a street fight once and ended up breaking the guys ankle. These moves are great in any scenario.

[@rasol6991]

AmazedBy Kev u

[@kubaka6377]

Evan Faraday yeah but its different in a street fight cuz there you just gotta brake his ankle if you dont he is just going to continue fighting that why i like this leg lock its simple you can get i position fast

[@yaboicatman]

The 1st one was total Ric Flair

[@TheMax054]

You're so right XD

[@dustinhertel5388]

Not quite, but similar.

[@mojochild]

actually it was breat heart and its close his right leg needs to be over his ankle and his left leg in the key hole and then you press up. the figure four is a knee bar not an ankle bar

[@potade2881]

Blazedrow Bret Hart was sharpshooter

[@pepperpots2602]

I like how clear you explain stuff.

[@realityme]

Damn that lock was really in there towards the end. OUCH....great video guys!!

[@Skycosis]

Part of the last leg lock is missing. I really like that second set up though for the knee bar variation. Worked pretty well for me.

[@filobladework]

Thank you so much for this KZbin site. You have given a ground dummy like myself some stuff to train. Thanks again

[@jakeydog1969]

you tube is a great place for fakes... I have been doing martial arts in one form or another for 35 years!!! I like this guy concise clear easy to understand effective instruction... I am now a subscriber🙏

[@Ibrahim-sk5xc]

Haha you don't even look 35! Anyways good job!

[@jakeydog1969]

+Precious Gaming™ actually I will be 50 this year... thanks for the complement 😀

[@Ibrahim-sk5xc]

Wow :D

[@donotevermournme]

Jeff Hallatt You have really nice eyes

[@lukyhiro2257]

is that the MMA version of the WWE Figure 4 lock. awsome, Nice

[@mirzadobojcic6976]

lmfao

[@benadams7124]

hahahaha wwe that fake shite

[@Scaramanga7]

More like the old Buddy Rogers NWA version, which broke a couple of legs when he got it too tight.

[@iankikuchi9273]

The figure 4 lock actually does hurt. In wwe they dont lock their leg completely so their doesnt feel much pressure. But if you do it for real and put pressure on the knee and calve its hurts like hell

[@Epsilonsama]

You meant to say the Pro-Wrestling Figure Four Leglock? WWE is a Wrestling promotion which they are many out there. About the Figure Four, it is an actual legitimate leglock but the way pro-wrestlers do it they do not put to much pressure but if you put enough pressure you can pop a knee out.

[@dsciple]

this guy is great.

[@ThePeoplesChemist]

Awesome video. Thanks for posting!

[@jadoc3767]

2:01 WOOOOOOO!

[@5heeshi]

Thank you by watching this video I submitted an opponent in mma when we were going for simultaneous heel hooks. I did a variation of the first one. He thought it was a joke until the pain kicked in. Thank you

[@fabian1763]

If you want to make this totally pimp!! Love when he says that lmao XD

[@FCEBKconcealedweapon]

very solid thanks for making the video stephan, i love them all, the last would be my least favorite though just from my toe hold experience it seems often a fighting situation depending on how thick and strong one guys wrists are compared to the other guys ankles especially on that angle toe hold. opposite direction that does apply

[@MuffinRhino]

Poor Richie is always getting beat up.

[@carlotan9006]

This tips are really useful when it comes to attacks or takedowns

[@hardfugoo1]

Finallly! Someone actually training leglocks and showing they are effective. I miss the Shamrocks of the world who would actually dive for these and be creative. These MMA guys these days don't even train this anymore... it's all arm bar, triangle and choke, that's it.

[@dpcoronado]

Those were some cool moves. That deep figure four with the ankle locked up is gonna mess someone up!

[@pricepatrick644]

Great job Stephan!

[@ReLIONce]

Excellent finishes!

[@vizion1tv]

Soooo. I tried two if the submission. And wow! They actually work. Impressed.

[@Justinfinite333]

"totally pimp!" made my day xD

[@MartinRoebuck925]

The Figure 4 Leglock which is the 1st Fanciest Leglock looks like it would work in a real fight compared to the one from WWE. When doing a Figure 4 Leglock like this, you can either do a Figure 4 Achilles Lock or a Figure 4 Kneebar. The Figure 4 Leglock from WWE could be possible against the De La Riva Guard.

[@XIIIX]

Stephan If you ever come to Mexico I would totally go to your classes..

[@Eflatmajor7sharp11]

I like the way you teach Stephan.

[@joefreakhouseful]

Simply wonderful demonstration and very applicable leg locks.

[@1987msr]

Love this! Looks a lot like Gokor Chivichyan and Gene Lebell’s style.

[@EmoEmu]

Awesome stuff. Well explained and easy to understand. Kudos and thanks.

[@adamxberlin]

Nice video! I've got a question about using the leglocks in BJJ; You said they work well in a gi as well, but I'm guessing that just the first one would be safe for competition if the person doing it has anything lower than a brown belt (given that toe holds and knee bars are forbidden for white/blue/purple belts). Am I right in assuming so? Keep up the good work Stephan! =)

[@williamlaurin7811]

Really good stuff, Sir. I'm a big fan of your videos.

[@totoygreenfitness9868]

Thank you for teaching us to learn about leg locks.

[@venescas593]

Frank Mir has a vid on the third leg lock. Sometimes what he does is press the ankle he has trapped against his forehead and crunches, basically using his abs to break the ankle. Main reason why that move sucks is there's no way to get out of it once you're caught; both legs trapped, and your opponent is behind so you can't punch him = game over.

[@jeffzahnd]

4:56. That face when you realize that an awesome off the cuff joke finally hits you :)

[@alexhecimovich9404]

That second one is brutal! Ive been hitting them alot from half guard top, but theres something really strange about them becuase sometimes there's absolutely no pain on the opposition

[@maxbaersch]

Great stuff - love the first one! Really like the way you describe the technique.

[@SmokesOnMe]

at 3:18 I typically throw the leg under my arm between my legs and sit down with his leg set up in a calf slicer. Then squeeze his leg to cause separating effects. Mine is a little harder to get but it's very difficult to scramble out of.

[@user-bj8mm4lv6b]

I really like that second one, so versatile

[@Hystable]

lol he smacked himself in the face with the other guys foot , HAH i started laughin

[@siscosstuff]

might sound dumb but... at 3:34 if he were able to do a sit-up motion, put that foot behind his right shoulder using the same grip it looks like it would create more torque?(i think), but i guess whatever you could get in a scramble. -very humble(inexperienced) m.a. practioner

[@yosemitesam9679]

If you want to talk about a fancy leglock, the vaporizer is nearly incomprehensible when you look at the end product.. yet so very effective..

[@matthenderson3133]

The best thing to do when facing a 10pJJ guy: Just don't. If he's looking for a vaporiser he can hit it from pretty much anywhere; stoner control, lockdown, samurai, electric chair, twister side control, the truck/ a failed twister, and so forth. Plus, vaporisers really hurt :).

[@matthenderson3133]

YOSEMITE SAM Thank you, mate. I didn't realise I was quoting Eddie, I just wanted to join in on the leglock discussion with what I know from 10th Planet. No idea what the other guy's problem is, but he's got UFC in his name... :/.

[@NinjaWarriorDude416]

alleycatufc are you from Australia? If so.. I feel sorry for you. Do they even have a real high level black belt down there? Or do the MMA guys there just get drunk and bar fight as training? Maybe box a kangaroo or wrestle with a croc?

[@matthenderson3133]

NinjaWarriorDude They've got Kit Dale, but aside from that... yeah.

[@matthenderson3133]

alleycatufc Thanks, I suppose, but I don't agree with you. This comment chain has gone like this: Some guy mentioned a 10th Planet leglock. I replied, with some technical knowledge and my opinion. You replied with an offensive and ignorant post. This went on for a while, then I left out of sheer boredom and some other guy joined in. He was reasonable and inoffensive, then you then posted 16 lines of nothing but pointless abuse to him that had nothing to do with the fucking discussion. This went on for some time, until eventually you apologised to me and blamed someone else, along with a bullshit reason. It's a leglock video, and I love watching Stephan's videos. Surprisingly, it's possible to discuss related topics without disrespecting the video, so really all I can see is some douche with unoriginal insults starting shit for his own amusement. And you say Sam's a troll...

[@ducky1714]

The inside leg muscles are the ADDuctors Stephan. Just an FYI

[@xadadad]

Depends on what tournament you are in, they are all different. Ask for a list of rules before you register to compete.

[@jjwp-ql5rv]

1:57 Was waiting for "wooooooo"

[@COACH_ANTHONY_MMA]

Love your video. Learning so much. 4:50 to 4:57 🤣

[@lisaTHS4lf]

Got a love that Figure Four!

[@r8cha]

This guy has some sick moves. If he got hold of me I think I'd just piss my pants

[@robhunter1765]

absolutely massive like for the intro :D

[@georgieguz9]

FPS Russia lol!!!!

[@Kinos141]

+George Guzman Shto?

[@superlyger]

I’ve seen Volk Han do these in RINGS.

[@DexterHaven]

6:19 I like how Frank Mir pulled that move on Tank Abbott.

[@thomasnicholas1490]

Punched me buddy in the face. "Where does that hurt buddy?' "In my face." "Yeah, it's gonna hurt in his face." I love it.. Hands down the best instructional video.

[@aarnt09]

Is there a specific name for the position that you wrap both of the opponents thigh with a figure 4? Like in 4:31

[@moefinesse9878]

These are some amazing leg locks! Thanks professor

[@mark1983peace]

i love the leg weave because even if you do it sloppy, you can still get the tap

[@mark1983peace]

i want to do it the correct way ofc

[@jme1calff]

Wow definitely going to have to practice these

[@jeep684]

I love BJJ... the only sport where you'll hear the question "is that your right or left leg?"

[@chavamma]

@Richard all the time if done correctly. They're very damaging to the joints & ligaments you shouldn't go full force & just respect the technique if you get caught don't crank too much & both you & whomever you train with just tap or let each other know when to release. No ego or you'll get hurt.-Regards.

[@anakpermata2863]

Scorpion hold by Sting

[@canunotg]

WWE 4 LIFE You mean the scorpion death lock by Sting. Sharpshooter by Brett Hart. However I didn't see any of them except the figure 4 by Ric Flair

[@bikrambal2620]

That focuses on the back

[@Xaymot]

great stuff. i saw some variations i can add to my game, much appreciated

[@paintballer7449]

Gonna throw this in my list of locks to learn!!

[@MrRobertFarr]

Like Stephen Testing with a K ! Stephen Kesting !!

[@baymeosplit8537]

Keep pressing 7 on your keyboard just for fun. lol

[@BaDDbOiiGangin]

6 is cool too :)

[@baymeosplit8537]

6 is cool for practical purposes. THX!!

[@antoniomccray8723]

baymeo split 777777777777777777777777

[@krazylevin]

lmao

[@smeargut1809]

hahaha genius

[@swan82277]

They do actually work!!!

[@mybluebeagle]

Mr. Clean you rock

[@josephdiamond4104]

I need this for my grappling competition

[@foreverraining1522]

Great stuff and very well taught.

[@phil_matic]

I literally keep coming back to this video to just hear him say "And if I wanna make this totally pimp"

[@berimbolo2947]

This really helped me. Thanks! The first one was my fav.

[@natedepigeone]

You can catch the third one from when your opponent has a knee shield in open guard. Just be careful of exposing your back.

[@josepestaner211]

most of the time I love your videos in this case I didn't because the leg lock didn't have good transitions to the next leg lock if it fails, but they were good secure leg locks if u get it off n I

[@thehandturkey8484]

What I do it I get his left foot under my right arm pit and his right leg under my left armpit (so his legs aren’t crossed) I do this while standing or sit then I lay back and cross my legs across his stomach and eventually end up in a bridge on my elbows

[@streetninja81]

Sweet! Looks like what would happen if you combine harimau silat with shooto and sambo. Simple is truly best!