Sankyo (third teaching) is an Aikido technique, a rotational wristlock that directs upward-spiraling tension throughout the arm, elbow and shoulder. It contains a wrist twist that can be quite painful, if done with too much force. For regular training in the dojo, it is important not to overdo the sankyo, or members of the... more »
Juho means “Soft System” and it’s a part of Shorinji Kempo that concentrates on defenses against grabs to various parts of the body. They include releases, eluding, pinning, joint reverses, and throws. The goal is to subdue a violent opponent and render them incapable of doing further harm, without causing serious or lasting injury,... more »
Defending against the arm lock is a great instance in which Tai Chi can be applied to martial arts. Learn to defend against the arm grab from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free martial arts video. Expert: Rich... more »
Te gatame (hand arm lock) is one of the official 29 grappling techniques of Kodokan Judo. It is one of the nine joint techniques of the kansetsu waza list, one of the three grappling lists in Judo’s Katame waza enumerating 29 grappling techniques. From Uke’s right side, slip your left hand through Uke’s right... more »
The forearm lock is a Judo technique useful when you need to break a grab in self defense or in randori (sparring). Learn how to perform the forearm lock in this free Japanese martial arts training video. Expert: John T.... more »
Learn the rolling arm bar move (cross armlock, Juji gatame) from the turtle position in this free Sambo self-defense training video. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
Learn how to do the shoulder lock move from scarf position in Sambo martial arts. Fee self-defense training video by Expert Village. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
Tori tries a Tomoe Nage (circle throw), Uke lock the attack with a strong defense and kneeling. Tori, using Uke’s reaction, continues the action by rotating the hips and applying Juji gatame. Jujigatame, or cross armlock is one of the most effective armlocks in Judo, and it is consistently the number one winning armlock... more »
The twister (a similar move in wrestling is known as a guillotine) is a sideways body bend and neck crank, which involves forcing the head towards the shoulder while controlling the body, hence causing lateral hyperflexion of the cervical spine. The technique involves tension in several bodyparts, and depending on the flexibility of the... more »
Learn how to do two submission combos from an expert in sambo martial arts in this free training video on techniques and tips for doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
Ude gaeshi (arm twist) is a throwing technique described in The Canon Of Judo as a reference technique and demonstrated by Kyuzo Mifune in the video, The Essence of Judo. Ude gaeshi is a sacrifice technique useful for taking your opponent to ground combat. It starts with a joint lock in standing position. Thank... more »