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The Secret Truth About Leg Locks by Dima Murovanni

The Secret Truth About Leg Locks by Dima Murovanni

From Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

May 20, 2026

Are modern leg locks destroying your BJJ game? In this video, grappling coach Dima Murovanni reveals his controversial secret: "Leg Locks Are Fake." Learn the ultimate conceptual leg lock defense system to escape heel hooks and straight ankle locks effortlessly.

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If you are an older BJJ hobbyist struggling against young, fast leg-lockers, you don't need more flexibility or crazy spinning escapes—you need better concepts. In this masterclass with Bernardo Faria, Dima Murovanni breaks down exactly why leg entanglements fail when you understand the "Unweighting Secret."

Instead of memorizing dozens of complicated steps, Dima teaches you the core underlying principles of leg lock escapes: unweighting the targeted foot, shutting down the opponent's hip movement, and moving relative to the captured object. Whether you are trapped in a Cross Ashi Garami, a standard Ashi, or defending a devastating straight ankle lock, these invisible Jiu-Jitsu concepts will give you complete leg lock immunity. Stop getting smashed by modern leg entries and learn how to counter-attack with confidence!

⏱️ Video Chapters (Learn to Escape Fast):
00:00 - Introduction: Why Leg Locks Are "Overvalued" in BJJ
01:37 - The Unweighting Secret: How to Defend Any Leg Lock
02:19 - Heel Hook Defense Concept (Cross Ashi Garami)
04:44 - Defending the Straight Ankle Lock / Trend Lock
06:17 - The #1 Principle for Escaping All Leg Entanglements
07:40 - Dima Murovanni's "Leg Locks Are Fake" BJJ Fanatics Course

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