The calf slicer is one of grappling's most painful and effective submissions, with a proven history in sambo, catch wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and MMA. In this comprehensive instructional, Vlad Koulikov teaches 12 high-percentage calf slicer variations, sharing the precise mechanics, setups, and finishing details that make the difference between a failed attempt and a clean submission.

Drawing on decades of experience across multiple grappling disciplines, Vlad covers entries from top position, bottom position, back control, and a variety of transitional scenarios, giving you numerous opportunities to add this devastating submission to your game.

1. Intro
2. Kanareika
3. Kanareika From Reverse Scarf Hold
4. Cradle vs Knee Shield to Kanareika
5. Kanareika from Back Mount
6. Kanareika Lacing the Outside Leg
7. Calf Slice from "Virtual Side Control"
8. "Sean Roberts"
9. Two Options off Knee Bar
10. From SLX
11 . From Backside 50/50
12. "Kamikaze"
13. "Bear Trap" ("Ham Sandwich") From Bottom and Top

About the instructor:

Vlad is the founder of the Koulikov Grappling Academy (KGA), and is a world champion competitor; placing 2 times in the USA and represented team USA in Combat Sambo in the World Championship in 2008. He has placed and won multiple Naga and Grapplers Quest tournaments and was awarded the most technical fighter in the very first Grapplers Quest competition winning all his matches by submissions.

Vlad's latest achievements include winning Combat Wrestling World Championship in Japan in 2017 as well as becoming Shuai Jiao national champion in 2018.