If there is a rule in jiu-jitsu that is more controversial than leg reaping, we've yet to hear about it.

The IBJJF and UAEJJF don't permit it due to the perceived danger it presents to the knees. The inward twisting pressure on the knee is considered roo risky, and so the position itself is banned, let alone actually going for a heel hook.

Competitions like ADCC and some other no-gi grappling championships allow it, but it's considered a no-no for the most part among jiu-jitsu practitioners, even in training.

Usually the main differentiating factor between amateur and pro events is the ability to reap the leg and attacks for leglocks otherwise prohibited in open tournaments.

But there is an event where grapplers from around the world compete in both gi and no-gi over two days.

And at this event, leg reaping is completely legal.



We explained before about Grappling (with a capital 'G'), officiated by United World Wrestling (UWW), the international governing body that oversees Olympic wrestling.

The World Grappling Committee runs both gi and no-gi events, and they recently held their European Grappling Championships.

These events aren't open to just anybody -- national federations put forward teams to represent their countries.

As such, you won't find many big names -- but you'll still enjoy plenty of action!

Watch the day 1 highlights (no-gi) from the UWW European Grappling Championship 2016

Watch the day 2 highlights (gi) from the UWW European Grappling Championship 2016