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Dima Murovanni Reveals His Secret To Defending ANY Leg Lock

Dima Murovanni Reveals His Secret To Defending ANY Leg Lock

From Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

June 4, 2026

Are leg locks actually FAKE? ADCC Coach Dima Murovanni reveals his conceptual system for defending ANY leg lock, heel hook, or foot lock in No-Gi BJJ.

If you panic the moment your legs get entangled, this video is exactly what you need. B-Team and ADCC Coach Dima Murovanni sits down with Bernardo Faria to explain the "Leg Locks Are Fake" system. Dima breaks down the deep mechanics of lower-body submissions and reveals that to break a leg, your opponent needs three specific things. If you can deny just ONE of these three things, the submission becomes mathematically impossible.

In this masterclass, you will learn the exact defensive concepts to neutralize the 50/50 Heel Hook, the Cross Ashi Garami (Saddle), the Straight Ankle Lock, and the Aoki Lock. Stop panicking and start escaping.

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⏱️ Video Chapters (Learn Faster):
00:00 - Intro: Who is ADCC Coach Dima Murovanni?
00:48 - The Concept: Why "Leg Locks Are Fake"
02:38 - The 3 Rules to Defend ANY Leg Lock
03:28 - How to Defend the 50/50 Heel Hook
03:45 - Cross Ashi Garami (Saddle) Heel Hook Defense
04:36 - Straight Foot Lock Defense (Neutralizing the Knee Line)
04:57 - Aoki Lock Defense & Escape
07:15 - The "Unbreakable" Foot Lock Defense Grip
08:05 - Specific Training Games to Master Leg Lock Escapes
10:39 - Conclusion

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Bernardo Faria is a 5x World Champion and co-founder of BJJ Fanatics. His channel is dedicated to bringing you the best Jiu-Jitsu techniques, tips, and concepts from the greatest grapplers on the planet. Whether you are an older hobbyist, a beginner white belt, or an advanced competitor, you will find something here to elevate your game.

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