In Ankle Locks Don’t Work (And Other Lies), elite masters no-gi competitor David Mitchell breaks down the exact system he’s used to dominate world-class opposition—finishing 85% of his opponents, most of them by ankle lock.
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This isn’t YouTube gimmicks or outdated straight-ankle theory. This is a modern, competition-proven approach to leg locks built for no-gi, designed to work against skilled, resisting opponents who know the counters.
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David shows you how to turn the ankle lock into a primary finishing weapon, not a desperation move—using precise mechanics, control, and strategic setups that funnel opponents into submissions they can’t escape.
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If you’ve ever been told ankle locks don’t work at the highest levels, this course exists to prove the opposite.
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What Will You Learn?
For years, ankle locks have been dismissed as low-percentage, pain-only submissions that “don’t work at a high level.”
That’s a lie.
In Ankle Locks Don’t Work (And Other Lies), elite masters no-gi competitor David Mitchell breaks down the exact system he’s used to dominate world-class opposition—finishing 85% of his opponents, most of them by ankle lock.
This isn’t YouTube gimmicks or outdated straight-ankle theory. This is a modern, competition-proven approach to leg locks built for no-gi, designed to work against skilled, resisting opponents who know the counters.
David shows you how to turn the ankle lock into a primary finishing weapon, not a desperation move—using precise mechanics, control, and strategic setups that funnel opponents into submissions they can’t escape.
If you’ve ever been told ankle locks don’t work at the highest levels, this course exists to prove the opposite.
What You’ll Learn
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A complete ankle lock system built specifically for modern no-gi competition
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How David achieves an 85% submission rate using ankle locks against elite opponents
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The exact breaking mechanics that make ankle locks reliable—not just painful
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How to control, off-balance, and trap opponents so escapes disappear
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Entries and setups that force predictable reactions (and easy finishes)
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How to chain ankle locks with transitions when opponents defend correctly
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Common mistakes that make ankle locks fail—and how to fix them immediately
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How to safely apply maximum pressure without relying on strength or flexibility
Why This Course Is Different
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Taught by an extremely high-level masters competitor with countless no-gi titles
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Proven at the highest levels—not theory, not speculation
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Focused on repeatable results, not highlight-reel submissions
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Designed for grapplers who want submissions that work under real pressure
Who This Is For
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No-gi athletes who want a reliable leg lock game
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Competitors tired of being told ankle locks “don’t count”
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Grapplers who want high-percentage submissions without chasing heel hooks
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Anyone who wants to finish more matches—especially against tough, experienced opponents
What Exactly Do You Get?
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