How to Defend Heel Hooks (And Why It Makes Your Offence Better)

If you train no-gi, you need to understand them. Not just how to attack. But how to survive.

In this video, Leigh Remedios breaks down the core defensive reactions you must know:

• The roll out
• The heel slip
• The toe slip
• The pummel and extract

 

But this isn’t just about escaping.

When you understand how people defend your heel hooks, your finishing rate improves. You start to anticipate their reactions. You learn where the real control is. And you stop relying on panic.

Defence sharpens offence.