A comprehensive, organized leglock roadmap that links SLX, saddle, 50/50, false reap, and shin-to-shin into consistent entries and high-percentage finishes.
The Bottom Line
Expect coverage across the modern leglock map with emphasis on control before breaking mechanics. It shows how to move between entanglements as reactions change. If you need a single set to orient your leg game, this is the most complete option in O'Flanagan's catalog.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Leglock generalists
Skip if: You hate leglocks
Tech focus: Single Leg X, Saddle, 50/50
Biggest takeaway: Link entanglements, then finish.
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What You'll Learn
A wide but organized tour through modern leg entanglements with O'Flanagan's finishing preferences. It spans SLX, saddle, 50/50, false reap, shin-to-shin, and R-guard links.
If you want one set that orients you across all common lower-limb positions with solid mechanics, this is the comprehensive choice.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Leglocks
- Single Leg X
- Saddle
- Z Lock
- 50/50
- False Reap
- Shin To Shin
- R Guard
- Reverse Dlr
- Leg Lace
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 18 minutes
- Volumes: 8
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I got faster results by picking one entry per entanglement, then practicing the transition chain before layering additional finishes.
Why Eoghan O'Flanagan?
Eoghan O'Flanagan is an English black belt under Anthony Chahal and Nicky Robinson. He won the 2021 ADCC European Trials and finished 4th at ADCC 2022. He is known for elite outside and inside heel hooks and an offense-first guard. He teaches in London with Submission Grappling Club.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Sharp and succinct teaching with good demos.
- Great overview of nearly every leg lock position.
- Amazing for beginners while still giving advanced details.
- Clear style and priceless details; well worth it.
- Seminar experience translates; he knows his stuff.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some recommend Danaher or Tonon instead for a first leglock set.
- Submeta subscribers suggest a platform over single sets.
- Outside ashi finishing can demand more precision than inside heel hooks.
Smart Alternatives
- Enter The System: Leglocks by John Danaher – Deep conceptual leglock framework if you want exhaustive theory.
- Breaking Legs & Breaking Hearts by Garry Tonon – Direct, time-efficient entries and finishes for newer leg lockers.
- Dynamic Outside Ashi by Jason Rau – Focused outside ashi deep dive to sharpen one key path.
Sources & References
Official listing: View Leglocks: The UK Variant on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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