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Heel hook
Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Heel hook · Sambo: Heel hook · Catch Wrestling: Heel hook
Appears in 3 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
With the leg controlled between the attacker’s legs, the heel is cupped in the crook of the elbow and rotated; the torque passes up to the knee, so the ligaments of the knee are attacked, not the ankle.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Heel hook |
| Sambo | Heel hook |
| Catch Wrestling | Heel hook |
More in this category
Cross armbar Straight armlock (arm, knee or shoulder pressure) Reverse keylock (Kimura) Keylock (Americana) Omoplata (leg shoulder lock) Wristlock Straight ankle lock Kneebar Toe hold Neck crank
Sources
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Wabukan (2026). “Heel hook”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/heel-hook (accessed 2026-10-30).
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