Key Takeaways
- A No-Gi DVD breaking down key aspects of the Aoki Lock ankle lock submission.
- Covers entires from different guards, Ashi transitions, breaking mechanics, and follow-ups.
- Introduces the shothun grip to the submission, making it even more powerful and scary.
- BJJ World Expert Rating: 8 out of 10.
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FULL DVD TRAILER: Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz SzczecinskiThe Aoki Lock failed to become a huge thing when its founder, Shinya Aoki, was using it because the dogma that leg locks don’t work and are cowards’ moves was still at large back then. If Danaher focused on ankle locks rather than heel hooks, though, the Aoki Lock would’ve been what the inside heel hook is today.
For experienced leg lockers around the glove, the Aoki Lock is one of the main tools in their box of finishing tricks. Since it is legal to use at all levels, figuring out how to add it to your game is a good idea for anyone. A helpful resource with a twist that adds even more efficiency to the move is the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD that we’re reviewing here today.
The Nastiest Ankle Lock in Combat Sports
Leg locks are always going to be a source of discussion among those who love lower limb submissions, especially when it comes to the best option for finishing. Heel hooks still have the crown in that regard, but other, more obscure and surprisingly quick leg locks are not very far behind.
In fact, if we’re looking at leg locks in terms of the joint being attacked, then we can categorize them according to their effectiveness much easier. The Aoki Lock, for example, ‘rules’ the category of ankle locks. It is easy to set up, works from different Ashi positions, comes on in seconds, and utilizes a grip that’s very hard to break.
I’ve been noticing that different versions of the Aoki lock have been popping up all over the place, earning those brave and smart enough to use them quick and easy wins. Whether it is the best leg lock (if such a thing exists) is anyone’s guess, but what I do know is that it and the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD can help you become a better leg locker.
“The Polish Aoki” Mateusz Szczecinski
What is it with Poland and world-class grapplers? So many great grappling athletes have come from this European country, some of whom are changing the BJJ world landscape forever. Sylwester Dziekanowski’s black belt Mateusz Szczecinski is making leaps and bounds in love very specific area – Aoki locking people.
Mateusz’s early years were filled with sports, but not of the combat sports variety. He was involved in competitive soccer and track-and-field. Through boxing, he discovered Jiu-Jitsu when he was 13, and he has stuck with it until today.
The 31-year-old got his black belt in 2017 and has since been chasing the pro grappler dreams, medaling at the ADCC European trials, becoming a UWW Europe Grappling Open Champion and a Polaris champion, and amassing a record of 51 submission wins, 29 of which by way of leg lock. Lots of hands-on experience going into the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD.
Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD Review
Quick, precise, and ultra-effective. That is the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD, mirroring the qualities of the star move in the five-volume instructional. It takes Szczecinski just over an hour and a half to cover breaking mechanics, entires, and positional details:
Part 1 – The Shotgun Grip
The Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD begins with an overview of the grip Mateusz introduces to the Aoki Lock, making a formidable submission nearly impossible to defend. His shotgun grip introduces lots of control that allows for even more brutal follow-ups using heel hooks.
Mateusz sticks to the outside Ashi to demonstrate basics, but finishing the move is definitely not restricted to it, as the following volumes in the instructional clearly demonstrate. I liked that he wraps up with a chapter on safety, given the Akoi Lock’s immediate effect and potential for serious injury.
Part 2 – Finsihing Details
Those who already have the Aoki Lock in their arsenal will probably find this second chapter of the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD most useful. For those who are new to this leg lock, this is the volume you want to study super-thoroughly.
Szczecinski shares all the possible positions you can finish from, which include outside, inside, and belly-down scenarios. Furthermore, he does not only Aoki Locks but also heel hooks and their relationship to the Aoki. The final chapter brings everything together, beginning to form the outlines of the system.
Part 3 – Aoki Lock Entires
After the basic finishing position and mechanics are out of the way, along with the game-changing shotgun grip, it’s all entires in the remaining three volumes of the Mateusz Szczecinski Aoki Locks DVD.
The classics involving butterfly positions kick things off, starting you off in familiar leg lock territory. Mateusz explains how to deal with standing and kneeling opponents and how to throw in Danaher-like inside heel hooks into the mix.
He also goes over the knee reap position, connecting it to the butterfly position and several Ashi variations that utilize it. Aoki Locks and outside heel hooks are his go-to options, followed by a sneaky leg lock Berimbolo counter you’ll absolutely love.
Part 4 – The Matrix
For those out there who like to mix in spinning attacks and pull off attractive moves, this is the volume to quench your thirst for the dramatic. The matrix, with all its complex movement and endless transitions, features as a method of getting to Ashi Garami positions that offer highly effective Aoki Lock finishes.
This portion of the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD takes you through leg drags and crab rides, along with plenty of leg locks, of course, and ends with a set of drills to help you dial in the inverting/spinning motions that are essential for pulling these entries off.
Part 5 – X-Guard & DLRs
The final part of the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD addresses open guard positions you’re very likely to find yourself into, which makes is one of the best in the instructional in my opinion. The starts of the show are X-guard and De la Riva guard variations.
For the X-guard, the full version is where things kick off, but given Mateusz’s tendency to use knee reaps, K-guard transitions and connections feature as well. Outside-based De la Riva and the mixed RDLR also appear towards the end, offering even more diversity in how you can get to the shotgun Aoki Lock finish.
The Surpise Factor
So, why does the Aoki Lock leave so many people scared and get them to tap like they’re a heavy metal band drummer (both hands)? The mechanics are powerful, that’s beyond a doubt, but not as powerful as those of heel hooks. So, it has to be something else then.
The ‘X’ factor with the Aoki Lock is speed. It is a surprisingly quick and just as sticky ankle lock submission that’s super hard to deal with, especially if you haven’t been caught before. Moreover, it is available (and works best) when people are trying to extract their leg from your Ashi and hits at a moment where they start hoping that they’re on the right track.
Then, there’s the grip. Using the original RNC style grip or upgrading to the grips shown in the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD means there is a point of no escape for the opponent. Even though the grips need to be at the very end of the ankle for the submission to work, the control is incredible.
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Lock ‘n’ Stock
The Akoi Lock is not just a quick catch wrestling leg lock that works sometimes. It is a super quick, high-percentage finish that will work every time you go for it, as long as you understand what you need to do. For that, the Shotgun Aoki Locks Mateusz Szczecinski DVD is your top resource to date, beating even the move’s founder, Shinya Aoki’s early systems.
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