Saddle Position

A dominant leg entanglement that traps both of the opponent's legs while isolating one leg for attacks. It is strongly associated with inside heel hooks and leg lock control.

Where Saddle Position connects

Comes from

Ashi Garami
Ashi Garami

Saddle Position

Leads to

Inside Heel Hook
Knee Bar
Knee Bar
Toe Hold

Champions who use it

Technique videos

Saddle Entries From Guard by Lachlan Giles

Saddle Entries From Guard by Lachlan Giles

BJJ Fanatics

Getting to the Saddle from Reverse De La Riva

Getting to the Saddle from Reverse De La Riva

Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

Back-step to Top Saddle and Heel Hook (Lachlan Giles)

Back-step to Top Saddle and Heel Hook (Lachlan Giles)

Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

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How to escape it

Defending and escaping the saddle (Lachlan Giles)

Defending and escaping the saddle (Lachlan Giles)

Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

Eddie Cummings - Saddle Escape Drill | #BJJ #NOGI

Eddie Cummings - Saddle Escape Drill | #BJJ #NOGI

Digitsu

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Sequences with this technique

3 sequences

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Related techniques

Honey Hole
Inside Ashi Garami
Backside 50/50
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