### Technique Overview The "Danish Blackfoot" is a variant of the foot lock primarily executed from the **Bottom** position when in **Closed Guard**. This technique focuses on trapping the opponent's foot inside your guard and applying pressure in a specialized manner to achieve a submission. As it involves fine control and precise leverage application, it is particularly reputed among advanced practitioners. ### Japanese Name - **N/A**: The technique doesn’t have a known Japanese translation or equivalent. --- ### Step-by-Step Instructions #### Initial Setup 1. **Maintain Control:** - Begin in **Closed Guard** with your opponent postured inside your legs. - Ensure both of your legs are closed firmly around their hips. 2. **Secure the Upper Body:** - Cross-collar grip: Use one hand to grip the collar tight to control their posture, preventing them from breaking free easily. - Off-balance: Use your other hand on their biceps or wrist to slightly pull or push to disrupt their balance. #### Transition to the Danish Blackfoot 1. **Foot Isolation:** - Use your grip on their biceps to pull them forward, forcing them to plant one foot next to your hip to maintain balance. - Take the opportunity to swiftly underhook this foot with your hand, drawing it close to your hip. 2. **Trapping the Foot:** - Flatten your leg on the side of the trapped foot to lock it tight, preventing withdrawal with your inner thigh. #### Execution 1. **Create the Lock:** - Use your grips and legs to lift yourself slightly off the ground, driving your hips into their trapped foot. - Ensure your grip holds the foot steady and tight. 2. **Apply Pressure:** - Twist your hip directionally away from the trapped side, utilizing your body weight and leg muscles to reinforce the pressure on the ankle and ligaments. - Execute this with a controlled pace to ensure the safety of your partner during practice. 3. **Finish the Lock:** - Keep tightening with gradual tension, so the opponent feels the pressure building on the ankle joint as well as along the foot arch, coerced by your stable guard lock. - Await a tap or a verbal submission from your opponent once effective pressure is achieved. --- ### Considerations - Mastery of this technique requires understanding where precise pressure should be applied to avoid injuring a training partner. - Consistent practice with a partner who provides feedback in real-time helps improve efficiency and safety.