Mastering 50/50 Leglocks by William Tackett

William Tackett – Mastering 50/50 Leglocks

Description of Instructional:

Securing submissions against high-quality opponents is what William Tackett’s does and that is exactly what his Instructional teaches.

Just watch any of William’s recent bouts and you’ll see how his precise and well thought-out leg lock game helps him rise above the competition. In this hour-long Instructional, William clearly communicates how to take advantage of an opponent’s mistakes when you get entangled in the 50/50 leg lock position! William can control and submit any opponent from 50/50.

In Tackett’s first Ocean Instructional, he teaches you how to get higher submission rates and defend against opponents in this incredibly important no-gi position! Tackett not only shows how to submit and defend, he also teaches how to use 50/50 as a transitional position to get to more advantageous positions to work additional attacks.

Overview of Instructional Chapters:

• 50/50 Position and Fundamentals
• 50/50 Submissions + Defense
• 50/50 Drills
• Transitions to Different Positions
• Escaping Leg Entanglements
• Heel Hooks + Defense
• Sweeps

Athlete’s Bio:

William Tackett is a 22 year old black belt that trains out of Checkmat Brazilian Fight Factory in Austin, Texas under the tutelage of Rodrigo Cabral. Older brother to Andrew Tackett, William has been competing against and beating the world’s elite professional grapplers since he was a purple belt.

Not only is William Tackett is a world-class BJJ player, he is also a renowned jiu jitsu professor in Austin. Although William is young, he is one of the most exciting and entertaining fighters that has arisen through the fray in quite some times.

William won the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials in the Men’s -77 kg division, tallying up 5 submissions and qualifying for 2022 ADCC’s in Las Vegas.

Accomplishments:

• 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials Champion Men’s -77 kg
• Jitz King Grand Prix Champion
• Grappling Idiots Invitational Champion
• Midwest Finishers Only Champion
• Subversiv Tournament Runner up
• Multiple Belt IBJJF World and Pan-Am Champion and Place-winner

Training out of:

• Checkmat Brazilian Fight Factory
• Austin, Texas

Instagram Links:

• William Tackett Instagram

Approximate Length of Instructional: 

• 60 Minutes

Suggested Skill/Experience Level:

• All Skill Levels

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