Straight Ankle Lock from Closed Guard Top

Fake a guard pass entry.

• Push their leg open to create the deception.

Secure the ankle lock position.

• Grab their foot and sit back.
• Place one foot on their hip.
• Place your other foot under their leg.
• Squeeze your knees tightly.

Establish the Achilles 'ziplock' grip.

• Position your forearm blade directly under their Achilles tendon.
• Interlock your hands in a 'ziplock' grip.
• If in gi, pull your lapel with the attacking arm tightly.

Fall to the side of the ankle.

• Keep your knees squeezed together.
• Extend your body back to create initial tension.

Adjust your base by dropping to your shoulder.

• Bring your finishing arm's elbow under your hip.
• Drop your weight onto your shoulder for leverage.

Turn and look at the floor to finish.

• Maintain the tight grip and body position.
• Continue turning until the tap.