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Learn about arm bar variations in this free martial arts video from master Judo instructor Richard Acuna.

Learn how to do a cross arm bar (juji gatame) when your partner fails an attempt to throw in this free martial arts video from master Judo instructor Richard Acuna.

Learn how to do two arm bars from our expert in martial arts in this free training video on techniques and tips for doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R. Koepfer

Ikkyo (first teaching), also known as ikkajo, is an Aikidp technique that sometimes uses control of the elbow to control the torso and body. It can also be used as a throw, by extending up into the elbow without then rolling it down. Ikkyo is a control using one hand on the elbow and one [...]

Inverted heel hook is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu joint lock that can be applied in defence to an attempted ankle lock. This technique is used in BJJ and MMA fights and requires correct leverage, correct body positioning and control in order to be successful. The reason it needs control is that it is a very dangerous [...]

The video shows Judo Legend Kyuzo Mifune demonstrating various leg locks and using them when ground fighting. Keep in mind that this video was shot many years ago. There are some who say that leg locks where never and never will be a part of Judo. Obviously these people have not seen this video and [...]

Kesa garami (scarf hold armlock) is a Jujutsu joint lock that you can do from a scarf hold position (kesa gatame). You can apply Kesa garami on Uke’s bent or straighten arm. This technique is used in Brazilian Jiu-Jutsu, Kawaishi method of Judo and in Mixed Martial Arts fights.

Kimura (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), chicken wing/double wristlock (wrestling), or reverse keylock are terms used to specify a medial keylock known in judo as gyaku ude-garami (reverse arm entanglement) or simply as ude-garami. It needs some space behind the opponent to be effective, and can be applied from the side control or guard. The opponent’s wrist is [...]

Kote gaeshi is a rotational wristlock, and arguably the most common wristlock. It involves rotating the hand so that it becomes maximally supinated, often referred to as ‘externally rotating’ the wrist, and hence putting a joint lock on the wrist and radioulnar joint. This can be done by grabbing the opponent’s hand with one or [...]

Kote hineri (wrist twist) is a Japanese Jujutsu and Tomiki Aikido technique. Tori first slides back and to the left to avoid the stab. As he does so, he uses his right hand to grab the attacker’s stabbing hand. He twists the hand up and counter clockwise. Doing so locks out the wrist joint and [...]

Aikido technique Munetsuki Kotegaeshi allows the Aikido martial artist to block an opponents punch and re-route the energy. Learn the Munetsuki Kotegaeshi Aikido technique in this free video. Expert: Gary Boaz

Neil Adrian Adams is a British judoka who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals in judo. His achievements include a gold medal at the 1981 World Judo Championships in Maastricht, the Netherlands, plus silver medals in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympic Games and the 1983 Judo World Championships. Adams was also five-time European [...]

Nikyo (second teaching) is an Aikido technique which works through the wrist to lock the body. It consists in a pronating wristlock that torques the arm and applies painful nerve pressure. By turning uke’s hand towards his center line, the two bones that make up the forearm skeletal structure are twisted around until they meet, [...]

The omoplata (shoulder blade) is a commonly featured shoulder lock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The locking mechanism is similar to the kimura lock, but instead of using a figure-four, it is applied using a leg. The omoplata can be applied from the guard, by placing one leg under the opponent’s armpit and turning 180 degrees in [...]

Oshi taoshi (the pushing topple). is a Tomiki Aikido and Jujutsu joint lock. In this technique, Tori slides back and to the left, avoiding the blow. As he does so, he pulls back on the attacker’s arm. As the attacker pulls back to regain his balance, Tori slides forward, keeping the attacker’s elbow in his [...]

Rokkyo (sixth teaching) is a Aikido technique also called elbow arm barring pressure. Rokkyo is used against a punch where you enter outside the shoulder, twisting the arm outside and upwards and bringing Uke to the ground by the shoulder. You can easily twist a knife from Uke’s hand after it’s done. Gokkyo is a [...]

Learn the rolling knee bar move from the standing position in this free Sambo self-defense training video. Expert: Stephen R. Koepfer

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 dojo [...]