Body Lock

A grappling technique used to control an opponent's upper body by wrapping your arms around their torso. It is effective for takedowns, guard passes, and maintaining positional control.

Where Body Lock connects

Comes from

Standing
Standing

Body Lock

Leads to

Inside Trip
Inside Trip

Champions who use it

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Technique videos

Learn How To Do The Perfect Jiu Jitsu Body Lock Pass by Gordon Ryan

Learn How To Do The Perfect Jiu Jitsu Body Lock Pass by Gordon Ryan

Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

Gordon Ryan - Body Lock Guard Pass Off Their Underhook

Gordon Ryan - Body Lock Guard Pass Off Their Underhook

BJJ Fanatics

Body Lock Passing - The Most Effective Passing Style?

Body Lock Passing - The Most Effective Passing Style?

Knight Jiu-Jitsu

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How to escape it

3 Ways To Defend Body Lock Pass ( Must Know )

3 Ways To Defend Body Lock Pass ( Must Know )

BIG OSS Jiu-Jitsu Channel

BODY LOCK PASS Defense: Inside Position and Elevator Sweep (no gi bjj/ jiu-jitsu/mma)

BODY LOCK PASS Defense: Inside Position and Elevator Sweep (no gi bjj/ jiu-jitsu/mma)

Brian Glick

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Sequences with this technique

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Related techniques

Outside Trip
Outside Trip
Under Hook
Under Hook
Double Leg Takedown
Double Leg Takedown
Smash Pass
Smash Pass
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