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Straight ankle lock
Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Chave de pé · Judo: Ashi-hishigi · Sambo: Ankle lock · Catch Wrestling: Ankle lock · MMA: Ankle lock
Appears in 5 arts.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
The foot is trapped under the armpit and the forearm blade wedges under the Achilles tendon; arching back hyperextends the ankle and compresses the tendon.
Appears in 5 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Chave de pé |
| Judo | Ashi-hishigi |
| Sambo | Ankle lock |
| Catch Wrestling | Ankle lock |
| MMA | Ankle lock |
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Wabukan (2026). “Straight ankle lock”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/chave-tornozelo (accessed 2026-10-30).
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