Leg Entanglement Entries
Every entry route into the leg entanglement cluster. Ground entries, standing entries, and the matrix of which entry reaches which entanglement position.
Adapted from InGrappling, Leg Entanglement Entries. System Games did not invent this curriculum.
The leg entanglement system is entered from a range of positions — ground-based guard entries and standing entries. This hub maps every documented entry route, which positions they lead to, and the ability level at which each entry is appropriate to study.
All entries lead to elevated-risk submission territory. Before drilling any of these entries, read the tapping culture page and understand the safety profile of the positions you are entering.
Ground entries are initiated from seated or guard positions. These are the primary entry routes for most practitioners — the standing entries (below) are advanced techniques with higher risk profiles.
The fundamental ground entry — shin contact to SLX or ashi garami. First entry to study.
Leg EntanglementsFoundationsPOS-GRD-SLX-BOTSingle Leg X
SLX guard — the ground-based precursor to ashi garami and outside ashi.
Inside heel hook entry guard — designed specifically to expose the inside heel via cross ashi.
Inside leg thread — enters ashi, outside ashi, or cross ashi.