Position Archives - Simplex Motus

Leg Entanglement

Tangled legs configurations (ashi garami family) used to isolate limbs for leg locks.

Attacker behind opponent with hooks or body triangle, hunting chokes and arm locks.

Defender balled on knees/elbows; attacker works for back takes or turnovers.

Top player’s knee pinning torso while remaining mobile for attacks.

Both athletes on feet, fighting for takedowns or guard pulls.

Any finishing configuration where attacker is actively applying a choke or lock.

Bottom player traps one of opponent’s legs between theirs to off‑balance or sweep.

Top player chest‑to‑chest across opponent’s torso, limiting their hips and shoulders.

Top player perpendicular over opponent’s head/torso, switching pressure north‑south.

Top player sits on opponent’s torso with knees down, dominant control for submissions.