Elevating: There is an essential prerequisite if I wish to enter into ashi garami from bottom position – MY OPPONENT'S KNEES MUST BE OFF THE MAT. Due to the fact that many athletes pass guard in standing positions, this creates many opportunities to leg entries from bottom. In cases where my opponent keeps two knees on the floor IT IS up TO ME TO GET HIS KNEES OFF THE MAT. The single best method of doing so is some form of ELEVATION. This is a truly essential skill that must be thoroughly mastered if you wish to be considered proficient in the leg lock game. Daily drilling getting a partner up into the air will quickly get you proactively creating opportunities to enter the legs from underneath so that every day you have numerous opportunities to attack and develop your skills. Get your opponent up high and watch your leg locking skills go higher still!
