Joint Lock Techniques (Kansetsu-waza)

Joint manipulation

Applicable Phases: Ground Phase

Techniques (24)

Omoplata

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

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Reverse Omoplata

A shoulder-lock variation reached from the Side Triangle stage of the High Ground system rather tha…

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Scottish Twister

An unconventional spinal and rib-cage compression submission popularized by Scottish fighter Stevie…

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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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Turtleplata

An omoplata-style shoulder lock adapted by Eduardo Telles to the turtle position. When the top play…

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Twister

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

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Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame

A joint lock that hyperextends the elbow, typically applied from guard, mount, or side control.

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Wrist Lock

A joint lock that applies pressure to the wrist, forcing it to bend beyond its normal range of moti…

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