armlocks
Submission wrestling techniques
Armlocks are wrestling or martial arts holds that immobilize an opponent by hyperextending or twisting the arm at the elbow or shoulder joint.
The technique applies pressure against the natural range of motion, forcing submission or creating an opening for further moves: He secured the armlock and his opponent tapped out.
submission
Yielding to another's will
- armbarElbow hyperextension hold
- kimuraRotational shoulder submission
- tapoutSurrender by physical signal
hold · restraint · wristlock · chokehold · escapes · pressure · grip · leverage · hyperextension · control
target body part
armlocksleglocks
Grappling holds attacking legs
chokes · strangles · chokeholds · kneebars · heel hooks
submission mechanism
armlockschokes
Obstructs the throat
strangles · rear naked choke · guillotine choke · triangle choke · smothers