How to Perform a Heel Hook

Heel hooks are some of the most dangerous techniques when Jujitsu training. They can be extremely effective in a fight, but they're difficult to master. Heel locks apply pressure on the ankle and can end a fight very quickly. Properly learning to perform a heel hook will take extensive practice. Follow these steps to start.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Training Partner
• MMA Gear

1. Put both your legs around one of your opponent's legs in a triangle. This is done by looping one of your legs inside their leg, then back over the top. From here, put your foot into the bend of the knee of the other leg.
2. Place your free foot behind the knee of the other fighter's free leg. This will cause them to fall onto the ground if they're still standing.
3. Make sure to maintain a tight lock on your opponent's leg with your triangle. His foot should be along your side and underneath your armpit.
4. Position your forearm under your opponent's heel on the foot that is near your armpit. This will put his toes under your body with the heel pointing up.
5. Crank your arm up and towards your body. This applies pressure immediately to the other fighter's ankle and will cause them to tap in submission or risk a serious foot injury.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice this jujitsu technique over and over again. It can take some practice to get the movements to flow smoothly. Training jujitsu is all about repetition and patience.
• Remember that you must perform this technique quickly. You can be in a fairly dangerous position when attempting this maneuver.
• Be careful when practicing this technique with a training partner! A heel hook can cause serious injury if too much pressure is applied. It takes very little pressure to break someone's ankle.