San Clemente Jiu-Jitsu Coach Kanai Explains Leg-Lock from Closed Guard

This knee-bar (officially known as a leg lock)  set up is courtesy of Coach Kanai Brown-Tagle of Gracie Barra San Clementa, CA. In this variation for a set up, Coach Kanai uses his opponents momentum; distracting his opponent by gripping the arm for a devastating knee-bar.

A leglock, also known as a straight leg bar, is done by hyper-extending the knee towards an opposite direction. On a key note, some tournaments and leagues do restrict or ban the use of leg locks.

Note: execute the move with caution. It would be great to ask your instructor on how to safely execute this while in class. Safety should always come first. 

Video courtesy of Professor Flavio Almeida!