Joint Lock Techniques (Kansetsu-waza)

Joint manipulation

Applicable Phases: Ground Phase

Techniques (14)

Americana

A shoulder lock applied from mount or side control, where the arm is folded and rotated outward.

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Baratoplata

An armlock that's a variation of the omoplata that rotates the shoulder differently

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Calf Slicer

A compression lock that uses the shin bone to apply pressure to the calf muscle

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Heel Hook

A leg lock that attacks the knee by twisting the heel

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Omoplata

A shoulder lock where the legs are used to apply pressure against the shoulder joint by pinning the…

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Straight Ankle Lock

A foot lock that hyperextends the ankle joint by applying pressure against the Achilles tendon.

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Toe Hold

A foot lock that twists the foot, attacking the ankle joint

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Triangle Armbar

Triangle combined with armbar.

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Triangle Kimura

Triangle combined with kimura grip.

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Triangle Wristlock

Triangle combined with wrist lock.

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Twister

A spinal lock that rotates the spine against its normal range of motion

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Ude Garami

A shoulder/arm lock where tori entangles uke's arm and applies pressure against the natural directi…

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