⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
INSIDE HEEL HOOK - CRITICAL INJURY RISK
- Primary Risk: Knee ligament destruction (ACL/MCL/LCL tears - 6-12 months, surgery required)
- Application Speed: EXTREMELY SLOW - 5-8 seconds minimum
- Critical: BANNED at most belt levels. Advanced only. Can destroy knee instantly.
Remember: Leg locks require exceptional control. Your partner’s knee/ankle health is at stake.
Overview
Inside Heel Hook is a highly specialized and dangerous leg lock technique from Inside Ashi Garami. Success rates: Beginner 20%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 65%.
CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING: This technique has caused career-ending injuries. Many academies prohibit it entirely. Only practice under expert supervision with trusted partners.
Expert Insights
John Danaher
“Inside Heel Hook requires exceptional control and should only be practiced by advanced students with perfect positional understanding.”
Gordon Ryan
“I use this in competition, but NEVER at full speed in training. Your partners need to trust you.”
Eddie Bravo
“This is one of the most dangerous techniques we teach. Position only in drilling.”
Knowledge Assessment
- Injury Risk: Knee ligament destruction (ACL/MCL/LCL tears - 6-12 months, surgery required)
- Application Speed: EXTREMELY SLOW - 5-8 seconds minimum - NEVER fast
- Tap Timing: Immediate tap at first sign of pressure/pain
- Training Protocol: Position-only or prohibited
- Setup: Requires Inside Ashi Garami with proper leg/foot control
- Release: Immediate cessation of all pressure upon tap signal
CRITICAL: BANNED at most belt levels. Advanced only. Can destroy knee instantly.
Due to high injury risk, detailed execution steps intentionally omitted. Seek qualified instruction before attempting.