### Honey Hole Technique: Detailed Instructions **Japanese Name:** N/A **Position(s):** - **Open Guard** - **Half Guard** - **Butterfly Guard** **Top or Bottom Control:** - Bottom ### Step-by-Step Guide #### **1. Entry into the Honey Hole Position** The Honey Hole, also known as 411, Saddle, Texas Cloverleaf, or Inside Senkaku, is a dominant leg entanglement position often set up from various guard positions. Here are steps on how to transition: - **From Butterfly Guard:** - Initiate a double unders hook on your partner from the Butterfly Guard position. - Use your left hook to elevate the opposite leg of your partner and sit back. - Bring your right leg through your partner's legs, placing it on the far side. - Use your free hand to grab their far knee and pull with an uppercut motion as you thread your left leg over your right leg and trap their near leg. - **From Half Guard:** - Underhook the partner's far leg. - Scoot out and elevate their near leg using your inner thigh. - Slide your outside knee into the opponent's groin and drive the leg across into a controlling position. #### **2. Controlling the Opponent’s Leg** - Ensure your partner's knee line stays within your hip crease to prevent your partner from escaping their leg. - Your outside leg should cross triangle over the captured leg, with your top foot tucked behind the knee of your other leg. - Stay close to ensure maximum tightness on the grip over their leg. #### **3. Isolating and Attacking the Leg** - Control the heel and lock it by cupping it with both hands or using a "butterfly grip." - Apply pressure by rotating your body creating torque on their ankle and knee. - Maintain hip connection throughout to limit their movement. #### **4. Finishing Heel Hook** - Once your grips are established, slowly rotate towards the side of the trapped heel. - Ensure precise body alignment to apply slow and controlled pressure against the joint. - Extend your hips forward while twisting to increase the finishing pressure (be careful! This submission can escalate very fast). ### Considerations and Safety Warnings - The Honey Hole is an advanced position and should only be practiced with experienced partners due to the high risk associated with leg locks. - Proper alignment and tightness are crucial to controlling your opponent efficiently. - Always release pressure once a tap occurs and never apply force abruptly to avoid injuries. Learning and mastering the Honey Hole provides a significant advantage in Jiu-Jitsu, enhancing your attack repertoire and advancing your guard game versatility. It's a position that requires attention to detail, so practice slowly and accurately.