IBJJF-legal foot lock system with elite finishing cues.
The Bottom Line
You will learn reliable ankle lock grips, body positioning, and counters. You will not get heel hook material. You will make straight ankle locks a real fight-ender.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi or IBJJF players
Skip if: You only chase heels
Tech focus: Straight Ankle Lock, Butterfly Ashi, Defense Counters
Biggest takeaway: Precise finishing cues
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What You'll Learn
The modern straight ankle lock from Butterfly Ashi with clear finishing cues and defenses. If you want IBJJF-legal foot locks that still finish, start here.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Straight Ankle Lock
- Butterfly Ashi
- Defense Counters
- Ankle Lock Entries
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 33 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I logged ankle-lock attempts and noted when booting or posture beat me; the fixes here solved most.
Why Mikey Musumeci?
Mikey Musumeci is a multiple-time world champion with a renowned ankle lock system.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Best straight ankle instruction some users have seen.
- Tiny finishing details significantly improved tap rate.
- Addresses common defenses like booting and stand-ups.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Earlier Musumeci sets were repetitive; this one is improved.
- Less focus on heel hooks; niche if you only play no-gi sub-only.
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Smart Alternatives
- Dynamic Ankle Locks – Budget-friendly ankle lock mechanics with live-tested details. (Price: $79.00)
- Shotgun Aoki Locks – Aggressive ankle-lock style that carries over to SAL finishes. (Price: $79.00, 2023)
- Leg Locks: Enter The System – Add global framework beyond ankle locks. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Death From Below on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
