The FIRST Leg Lock video you should watch

There’s a lot of great leg lock info out there, but there’s also a ton of material that’s just way too advanced for a new Jiu Jitsu student. And if you just started BJJ, you’re looking for quick and easy to understand information that can get you started on the path to the Heel Hook dark arts. This video should give you the head start you need.
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[@usn99]

This has got to be one of the best leg lock tutorials I’ve ever seen. The level of detail in showing the biomechanics of the ankles and legs is by far better than any of the leg lock videos I’ve seen.

[@brandonmcninja]

@@usn99 spread the word! Thank you so much

[@crossfitbilly]

Rickson said it best. Joints above the hips hurt and then break when attacked. Joints below the hips break and then hurt when attacked. If the grip on your ankle or knee is solid when training, tap.

[@ps5622]

Or another way to say it is : arms do 'Ow...crack' and legs do 'Crack...Ow'

[@samfindon03]

Have really been appreciating the beginner/ fundamentals content recently Brandon

[@colesouth]

Great breakdown. You’ve got a real gift for distilling concepts into 5 words or less actionable takeaways… frames never push… know when to bail… it’s like learning Jiu Jitsu from a wise Ricky Bobby. If you ain’t first, you’re last.

[@brandonmcninja]

Like my granny used to say, “you gotta put it down there where the chickens can get after it.”

[@drjimjam1112]

Really well put, thank you!! :)

[@joshprice7436]

"He gives me an hour to get over there..." I love it...🤣

[@eric.batdorff]

I really love your advice about curling up to maintain the hold! Thanks for all the time you spend on these videos!

[@brandonmcninja]

Thanks so much! Sonic The Hedgehog 🦔

[@XXX-ju1ev]

@@brandonmcninja yes I'm also going to use that approach when it comes to leg locks position isolate break 😎💜🥋

[@whitneyenns4459]

Might be the BEST leg locking video I've seen yet. These basics are everything

[@brandonmcninja]

I appreciate that, and I hope it helps you get a good foundation so you can get into the good stuff!

[@lurk7411]

Upon watching the video further, I can't help but to admit this is one of the most well explained leg lock videos ever!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@masonsmonologues4241]

ashi garami 7:10 the reap 7:15 double outside ashi 7:19 top side ashi 7:51 reap/411 8:07 50/50 8:18

[@TheSchyllerwade]

For someone with ZERO LECKLOCK KNOWLEDGE/CONFIDENCE (me!), this was a pretty awesome and simple, straightforward explanation for getting into these positions/submissions Thanks Brandon!

[@RogerWilliam-m4z]

Thanks man learned ashi garami really needed this information! Stay frosty!

[@coryernsberger61]

Stache' game on point as well.

[@rodrigoferreiracaetano55]

I'm here from Brazil learning about leg locks with a american master its a brave new world my friends. Obrigado!

[@brandonmcninja]

Muito obrigado, meu amigo!

[@ImpoverishedVestibule]

Come to Vegas and host a leg lock class! Please!

[@Twin2kaay7]

I've just bought your instructional. Thanks for being one of the greatest and yet still affordable. I really appreciate you! Greeting from Germany.

[@brandonmcninja]

Much appreciated! Let me know if you have any questions at all

[@bernardselasienkpe4084]

Glad that I'm an early commenter here. Been trying to make sense of leg locks for so long

[@martinmyggestik292]

Solid advice ❤

[@dominicmagliocco7523]

Not a beginner per say (blue belt) but man this helps. Mostly a gi guy my first three years but moving to no gi. This helps for sure

[@downanddirtytruth]

Extremely powerful video.

[@romancarreon953]

My dude JM in the mix!! OG in the game

[@ArunachalboyYes]

2:51=Fart sounds 😆😂🤣 3:31=Again 😆

[@dudes821]

This is awesome. 10 years of bjj and this is brand new to me. Looking forward to purchasing the course :)

[@brandonmcninja]

🙏🙏🥰

[@Defstar88]

Great video !!!

[@lurk7411]

Great video, as always!!🔥🔥👊👊

[@crossfitbilly]

Brandon, that shirt is throwback epic. Nice!

[@77hunter77ems]

I really appreciate your help. You're an incredible professor and your Kelly t-shirt brings me back to childhood!

[@victurchen]

Amazing insights

[@jakepena5292]

Great sauce to add to any game. Great video and great techniques, but what I like more than anything is the Kelly shirt! Can’t believe no one else has given you props on that shirt yet.

[@overrideFunction]

I've been around BJJ awhile, but am very new to leg locks so this was FANTASTIC!

[@caiqueloyollahongkong8645]

Thank you! Very solid info!!!

[@cherokeeoutlaw2.011]

this a a great video- my son is starting to show interest in being a "dirty leglocker" lol and i shared this with him to up his game on leg attacks...and i love the Kelly shirt...that was my boo boo in high school too hahaha

[@lifter71]

Excellent short video. Wish the internet was more advanced in the late 80's to mid 90s. Most people's leg locks were a grab and crank style, making it dangerous to roll with them.

[@brandonyoung8419]

I want to expand my jujitsu game and I’ve been wanting to learn leg locks so bad man this video is so helpful.

[@ConstantinRitter-y1u]

where has this man been all my life???

[@xsith3719]

Thanks this helped im newer so all of this really helps I get frustrated sometimes because I just don’t know what to do as far as submissions go. Thanks 👍

[@brandonmcninja]

I feel that. It can be a bit overwhelming in the beginning. Just plug away at it a little at a time and stay consistent. It’ll come.

[@Liam-ci8bx]

Legit first leg lock vid im watching

[@916getfitsacramento]

Excellent leg lock overview 👌

[@bornsinner_xix]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@samueljordan1230]

I’ve really struggled with leg locks and the way you’ve explained it helps. Thanks!

[@jg7923]

This explanation of the breaking mechanics at the beginning is so helpful. Thanks. I’ve seen so many different variations of heel hook breaking mechanics from different instructionals. It was really confusing years ago when I tried to start learning how they worked.

[@timothylee8004]

Excellent instructional you made it so simple!

[@DrewDarce]

excellent crash course!

[@chrisg733]

Your the best man, look forward to meeting you someday

[@FelixFrost]

Thank you a ton! I tap to these more out of fear tbh, hopefully will stat landing some of my own!

[@kylepascucci493]

Great video

[@bozzy-101]

Loving the Saved by The Bell T-Shirt 👍

[@brandonmcninja]

Gotta stay true to my roots

[@Freedom_Flow]

This and less impressed more involved’S 3 part series are best intro to leg lock videos BY FAR

[@iconoclastmusic368]

Awesome intro video for leglocks!🦵💥

[@chadwagoner7056]

I really like just about everything you publish on here. Thanks Brandon!

[@matthewlabell1945]

You are the man BMac!! So good!

[@NbyD]

Excellent teacher and to the point vids !

[@funkyflights]

Great stuff

[@avenuex3731]

That last advice was the best advice

[@brandonmcninja]

Indeed. That’s just another reason Herzog is the man

[@MrDerek6345]

Aye BMAC. Your videos get constant playtime from me!!! I train under Herzog here in Rochester and had to give you a shout when I saw you talking about coach Chris! Osss

[@brandonmcninja]

Herzog is the man! One of my biggest mentors 🥰

[@victorgr54]

Dude, great break down. Thank you!

[@ben2177]

Haha love these videos amazing easy to understand. Nothing worse than attacking the legs only to have your opponent smile haha.

[@jackderipper2233]

Thanks for this. I was in JKD as a younger man but never learned the ground game. Your content was spectacular. I subscribed. I appreciate you.

[@ryankohls6921]

I've worked, jiu jitsu wrestling everything. I'm a shorter guy. Some 6'6" a hole started picking a fight with me. Things deescalated but I had no idea what I was going to do besides punch him in the throat and try to leg lock him. But I was scared. Definitely need to brush up on my skills. Thanks for this.

[@arturzawada3846]

You’re the man thank you Brandon

[@superkickjoyboy7254]

Love that statement - PIB

[@maggiem9265]

I don't even do bjj, I'm just here trying to write a fight scene ':D but now I'm really interested in checking it out!

[@df9918]

Quality stuff, love the overview

[@Mark-te8xe]

This is insanely good black belts would make u pay good money to learn this info

[@the1shrubbery]

Great video. thank you

[@brandonmcninja]

Glad you liked it!

[@briankayaker1]

Could you do a video on “how to not let your partner break their knee” I’ve avoided learning heel hooks and ankle locks because I’m worried if I catch a less experienced player they would turn wrong and while I’m gripped on their leg tightly causing them to break tear their knee. Earlier in my journey guessing at leg escapes I’ve have multiple opponents urgently tell me to “stop!” so I didn’t destroy me knee. It’d be really helpful to know more about when I’m in danger of letting them ruin their life while I’m trying to get into position.

[@JamesKarren]

Your videos are awesome. I appreciate em all! I did chuckle like I always do when I hear ‘uke’, my wife is Filipino and the filipino word for a woman’s body part is ‘uki’ Lmao

[@jacoboi]

Great channel 👍

[@antoniosotillo8006]

Easy to diggest and amazing as always ty

[@Presence_o_Mind]

This was fantastic. Thanks for the tips. Huge help man! Oss! 👊

[@ericstewart4732]

Good stuff.

[@georgeamaechi4739]

Amazing content thank you sir👊🏿

[@lukekerrison94]

This is invaluable! thank you for the great videos 👍

[@BlackFlag208]

Thank you so much. I love your techniques and tips. You have helped my jiu jitsu out a ton.

[@bobbyhelsel1160]

His roll partner is a nice trusting guy! TAP hahaha that would suck!

[@macmoe3357]

Man I need a private lesson B-Mac…I’m in Bama will travel.

[@brandonmcninja]

Dm me on Instagram and let’s set it up

[@BJJGRAPPLEBEAST]

Nice

[@jonathanslack9878]

Do you plan to post any more rolling commentaries with Matt Skaff in the near future? Awesome video thanks for the knowledge

[@brandonmcninja]

Yeah we are definitely gonna do some more of that. We have a ton of content coming down the line for you guys

[@MrWiru]

BMAC!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 OOS!!!🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 🦶💥

[@mattmgarza]

8:25 summary of the six positions of leg locks

[@jswhite]

"KNOW WHEN TO BAIL" = Cannot be stressed enough. I went to open mat today and probably caught 10-15 heel hooks. Probably 60% of those were from guys entering my legs without great control, I would counter, and then establish far superior control. While that was happening...they didn't bail and continued to fish for a leg attack on me. Every one of those could have been avoided by just recognizing that it's time to get out of Dodge.

[@n3ro-tulip]

f*ck you for not showing up in my recommended videos earlier. this video was incredible for a leg lock beginner. you're awesome. new subsciber.

[@brandonmcninja]

Glad you finally made it!

[@deanomontano]

He got kelly kapowski on his shirt haha that's awesome

[@btd1231ify]

sweet❤

[@porkykid]

shout out JM

[@JoyRam13]

what is that spund at 3:30?

[@youravgdude9978]

I wasn't sure where else to ask this question. I'm very interested in buying your leg lock program, I was wondering if when purchased does it come to me in DVD form or is it a program that once purchased is downloaded? Loved this video.

[@brandonmcninja]

Good question. It’s all online. You can login to my site or use the app to watch. The app is super easy to use and that’s the preferred method for sure

[@adityakshenoy1990]

Don't believe bmac is for real. I mean who makes jits so easy for random people who may never return the favor he is doing for them.🤣 #legend

[@brandonmcninja]

😂😂🙏🥰 I appreciate that man

[@majkus7954]

gives some tip how to defend it ?

[@bilbyyful]

He looks like it hurts him, but does it hurt ? I tried this as you said and my partner said he feels tension, but no pain, is it normal ? Thanks for the super content from France 🇫🇷

[@matthewoneill2701]

Heel hooks are an extremely dangerous submission, you feel a bit of tension and then *pop*, your knee has been damaged and you may need surgery and be out a year. Be extremely careful when learning these destructive submissions. There are good reasons why the heel hook is only allowed to higher level belts in competition and never in the gi.

[@theallenwrench990]

Why did I think you were heel hooking Lachlan Giles in the thumbnail 😂

[@tequwmah]

Mahalo 🤙

[@nicktoney898]

So are the breaking mechanics shown in the beginning the same for each of the 6 leg entanglements? Because it seemed like for some of them you might not actually be turning your side down onto the mat and then following with elbow going to hip and shoulder replacing elbow?

[@samrogers2282]

Only one your missing is reverse ashi

[@Liam-ci8bx]

Fart at 2:52 ? 😂 ❤

[@kdb560]

Are the reap variations IBJJF legal?

[@brandonmcninja]

Not in gi. In no gi, brown and black belts can reap now.

[@curtsnider2078]

What's the difference between the new bjj365 and the old bmac Academy on kajabi?

[@brandonmcninja]

Same thing. Just changed the name and added some new stuff

[@SoulRollerFIN]

MVP! Get this man a golden helmet to protect that precious brain.

[@brandonmcninja]

😂😂 I got kneed in the head the other day and my brain almost spilled out. Helmet might be a good idea 😂

[@SoulRollerFIN]

I saw that on your IG. Looked like a nasty little cut. But hey, chicks dig scars. :D

[@brandonmcninja]

@@SoulRollerFIN 😂 that’s something that people with scars say to make themselves feel better

[@SoulRollerFIN]

Truth hurts. :D

[@MarcusElkinsMusic]

Siiick

[@rottentothecory]

8:23 - 8:29 - 8:35 The six essential leglock positions real quick

[@sirtrevis]

His uki is a tough guy. I've watched him roll. ... The look on his face, even with as smooth as the instructor is moving. ... I hate leg locks.