Sharpen your outside-heel hooks with precise heel exposure, smarter pummeling, and reliable entries from R-guard, SLX, inside ashi, and double outside.
The Bottom Line
This set is for players who already know inside-heel basics but want confident outside-heel finishes. You get position-by-position entries plus the grip and hip mechanics to finish. Expect a practical, modern take that mirrors how outside-heel hooks are winning in competition again.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Committed leg lockers
Skip if: You are brand-new
Tech focus: Outside Heel Hook, Outside Ashi, Inside Ashi
Biggest takeaway: Heel exposure beats strength.
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What You'll Learn
O'Flanagan packages his preferred outside-heel finishing routes from R-guard, SLX, inside ashi, and double outside. The focus is on timing, pummeling, and getting precise heel exposure without stalling.
If your inside-heel game is fine but you struggle making outside-heel hooks bite, this fills that gap.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Outside Heel Hook
- Outside Ashi
- Inside Ashi
- Double Outside
- R Guard
- Shallow X
- Z Lock
- Mutual Ashi
- Waiter Guard
- Leg Pummeling
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 39 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I improved by practicing heel exposure sequences without finishing, then adding the reverse-figure-four finish as the final step.
Why Eoghan O'Flanagan?
A prolific lower-limb finisher, O'Flanagan uses outside-heel hooks as both threat and transition. He is an ADCC 2022 4th placer and former GrappleFest champion. His outside game complements his saddle and 50/50 finishes.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- His finishing grip on the heel hook is nasty.
- Fans include O'Flanagan among top outside ashi resources.
- Outside ashi interest is rising again at higher levels.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Outside heel hooks need more precision; harder to finish than inside.
- Against PJ Barch, leg attacks looked risky due to flexibility and timing.
- The 'downright sloppy' title invites meme-level snark.
Smart Alternatives
- Dynamic Outside Ashi by Jason Rau – If you want a single-lane outside-ashi specialty set.
- Leglocks: The UK Variant by Eoghan O'Flanagan – For a wider leglock map if you need more contexts. (Price: $127.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Downright Sloppy Outside Heel Hooks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
