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Summary: A heel hook move attacks the ACL and it keeps the opponent from being able to attack. See how a heel hook is used in grappling with helpful tips from a martial arts coach in this free video on submission moves.
Charles Bishop is a former high school and college wrestler with six years of mixed martial arts experience. He has participated in numerous tournaments in the sport of wrestling and...read more
"Alright, this leg lock I am going to be showing you a heel hook, from in the half guard. So, I am in the half guard. I always like to hold the knee, just to control it a little bit. As I fall, I put my foot in the hip. And I will take this hand. It makes a big swing and come on underneath. I am using the blade of my hand alright. I see a lot of people using the fatty parts of their arms. Use the blade. I am coming over. These are real dangerous because they attack the ACL right, so be careful. In the heel. So, as soon as I get this over, I am actually, I see a lot of people just trying to lift up, back. What I am actually trying to bring it to the floor. But, I am not going to do that for Leon's sake. So, I am coming over. The reason I keep my foot in the hip is so Leon does not come up into me. If I had my foot in here, he would come on top of me and back to no good. So, I come in, foot in the hip. Going over. And bring it to the floor. I am going to do that one more time for you. So, I am coming up to him. I am keeping that knee going, foot in the hip, coming over, grabbing, and pulling towards me. Using the blade of my arm. And, that is a heel hook, from in the half guard."