wristlocks

Arm joint controls

Wristlocks are grappling techniques that apply pressure to the wrist joint, forcing it to bend or rotate beyond its comfortable range.

Used in martial arts like jiu-jitsu, judo, and aikido, wristlocks can control, submit, or injure an opponent: He tapped out to a wristlock before his joint hyperextended.

Police and security personnel use them for restraint.

grappling

kimura

Rotational shoulder submission

mount · clinch · groundwork · pinning · sweep · reversal · escape · scramble · sparring · rolling

martial-arts

aikido

Throwing art using redirection

  • jujitsuJapanese unarmed combat system
  • hapkidoKorean self-defense discipline
  • judoJapanese throwing discipline

sambo · self-defense · combatives · traditional · modern · standing · seated

technique

armlock

Restraint immobilizing the limb

pressure · grip · torque · hyperextension · pronation · supination · flexion · application · mechanics · angle

anatomy

radius

Center-to-perimeter distance

  • ulnaInner forearm bone
  • carpalWrist anatomy term
  • jointShared by multiple parties

ligament · tendon · forearm · hand · bone · nerve · injury · sprain · strain

Opposites
grappling technique type

wristlocksleglocks

Grappling holds attacking legs

ankle locks · kneebars · heel hooks · toe holds · armbars

submission mechanism

wristlockschokes

Obstructs the throat

strangles · strikes · kicks · punches · rear naked choke

martial arts technique category

wristlocksstrikes

Refusals to work collectively

punches · kicks · elbow strikes · headbutts · palm strikes

Family

wristlock

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG