The Achilles Hold or Straight Ankle Lock is one of the most basic leg locks that one can learn. That being the case, being well versed in all of it’s escapes and counters is a good idea. 🙂

So for the next few videos, I will be going over how to escape and counter the Achilles Hold. The first escape is my go-to move – the Stand Up Escape. It is simple, fast, and puts you in a very dominant position for both BJJ and MMA. This is a must know technique, so make sure you watch this: