Knowing The Kneebar With Dean “The Boogeyman” Lister.

The mysterious kneebar; what it is, how does it happen, how do you do it, how do I defend it, will my knee pop off if I get caught in one? These are all questions that have surely entered anyone’s mind as a white belt. One man who’s managed to use the leglock as his friend over the years sheds some light on the subject. That man is Dean Lister. In the world of jiu-jitsu few have reached the pinnacles of success that Dean has. Dean won the Absolute division at the 2003 ADCC, beating legends in the sport as a 26 year old brown belt. Today, Dean has amassed a respectable career in jiu-jitsu as well as professional MMA having fought in Pride, King of the Cage Championship, and has a winning reccord in the UFC. We had time to sit down and learn some amazing kneebar finishes with Dean and get to know him a little better.