What is a straight ankle lock?

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The straight ankle lock compresses the Achilles tendon by controlling the foot and extending your hips. It is the most basic leg lock and legal at all belt levels in most competitions. Proper finishing mechanics matter - it should feel like a sharp pain in the Achilles, not the knee.

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