# What is knee reaping in BJJ?

Knee reaping occurs when you control your opponent's leg with your legs in a way that puts dangerous twisting pressure on their knee - specifically, when your leg crosses over their thigh while their foot is trapped on the other side of your body. This creates a fulcrum that can damage knee ligament...

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**Tags:** technique, competition, injury

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