A grip or hold using the heel of the foot; also refers to a wrestling or grappling technique where the heel is used to control an opponent.
Compound word from 'heel' plus 'grip,' describing a technique involving holding with the heel.
In wrestling and martial arts, a heelgrip is a powerful control technique because the heel provides leverage and stability that hands alone cannot achieve—it's why combat sports place such emphasis on leg and lower body strength.
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