The Aoki holder removes finishing pressure and opens the foot grip while retaining the Ashi Garami leg connection, returning to control before choosing a new attack.
The Aoki holder removes finishing pressure and opens the foot grip while retaining the Ashi Garami leg connection, returning to control before choosing a new attack.
Begin as the holder in Aoki Lock Control/Bottom with the foot grip and the leg connection established. Remove the finishing pressure before allowing the captured foot to change angle.
Open the foot grip without pulling the foot through a fixed knee angle. Keep the established Ashi Garami leg connection while the foot grip is released. The completed reset is Ashi Garami/Bottom, with no foot-lock finishing pressure. If the leg connection also opens, recognize Open Guard/Bottom before choosing another attack.
Practice cooperatively with controlled movement. Stop at any tap, verbal signal, or distress; release all joint or neck pressure before changing direction. Do not force a trapped knee, shoulder, or neck to preserve the route.
From Position: Aoki Lock Control (Bottom) Success Rate: 65%
Possible Outcomes
| Result | Position | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Success | Ashi Garami | 65% |
| Failure | Aoki Lock Control | 20% |
| Counter | Open Guard | 15% |
Attacker vs Defender
| Attacker | Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Execute technique | Prevent or counter |
| Key Principles | Bottom player owns the foot grip: Begin as the holder in Aok… | Wait for joint pressure to release before moving the foot… |
| Options | 6 execution steps | 4 defensive options |
Playing as Attacker
Key Principles
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Bottom player owns the foot grip: Begin as the holder in Aoki Lock Control/Bottom with the foot grip and the leg connection established.
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Finishing pressure fully released: Remove the finishing pressure before allowing the captured foot to change angle.
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Hands release the foot capture: Open the foot grip without pulling the foot through a fixed knee angle.
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Ashi connection stays controlled: Keep the established Ashi Garami leg connection while the foot grip is released.
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Ashi Garami from underneath: The completed reset is Ashi Garami/Bottom, with no foot-lock finishing pressure.
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Facing guard if legs disengage: If the leg connection also opens, recognize Open Guard/Bottom before choosing another attack.
Execution Steps
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Identify the holding side: Begin as the holder in Aoki Lock Control/Bottom with the foot grip and the leg connection establishe…
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Unload the foot: Remove the finishing pressure before allowing the captured foot to change angle…
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Open the grip: Open the foot grip without pulling the foot through a fixed knee angle…
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Retain the legs: Keep the established Ashi Garami leg connection while the foot grip is released…
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Confirm the reset: The completed reset is Ashi Garami/Bottom, with no foot-lock finishing pressure…
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Recognize lost contact: If the leg connection also opens, recognize Open Guard/Bottom before choosing another attack…
Common Mistakes
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Skipping identify the holding side
- Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
- Correction: Begin as the holder in Aoki Lock Control/Bottom with the foot grip and the leg connection established.
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Skipping unload the foot
- Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
- Correction: Remove the finishing pressure before allowing the captured foot to change angle.
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Skipping open the grip
- Consequence: The next action lacks its required control.
- Correction: Open the foot grip without pulling the foot through a fixed knee angle.
Playing as Defender
Key Principles
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Wait for joint pressure to release before moving the foot.
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Keep the knee and foot aligned during the opening.
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Recover a comfortable foot position without an explosive twist.
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Recognize the retained Ashi connection after the grip opens.
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Square up if both players fully disengage their legs.
Recognition Cues
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Begin as the holder in Aoki Lock Control/Bottom with the foot grip and the leg connection established.
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Remove the finishing pressure before allowing the captured foot to change angle.
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Open the foot grip without pulling the foot through a fixed knee angle.
Defensive Options
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Wait for joint pressure to release before moving the foot. - When: Before the next connection or pressure is established.
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Keep the knee and foot aligned during the opening. - When: Before the next connection or pressure is established.
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Recover a comfortable foot position without an explosive twist. - When: Before the next connection or pressure is established.
Position Integration
The Aoki holder removes finishing pressure and opens the foot grip while retaining the Ashi Garami leg connection, returning to control before choosing a new attack. Begin as the holder in Aoki Lock Control/Bottom with the foot grip and the leg connection established. If the leg connection also opens, recognize Open Guard/Bottom before choosing another attack.