2 Part Technique - Since wearing the gi provides greater friction for holding onto a postion, slipping out of a leglock attempt will be much more difficult than in nogi. Luckily, the kimono also makes it much easier to close the distance with a collar grips and hold your opponent from falling back with your ankle. Urgently, ehether the Straight Anklelock is crossed or not, remove his foot from your hip and clutch onto his gi to bring yourself to him. While still holding him close, begin to free yourself from his control and sit up on top for the sweep points, and possibly the pass.