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The straight ankle lock (depending on how it is performed also known as an achilles lock) is what is usually thought of as an ankle lock. It is typically performed using the legs to isolate one of the opponent’s legs, and placing the opponent’s foot in the armpit, while holding the foot with the forearm [...]

These videos show some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tactics for closing the distance and taking an aggressor to the ground.

Today’s kickboxing was heavily influenced by the centuries-old art of Thai boxing. Thai boxers often use their shins and knees to deliver harsh kicks. Kickboxing became popular in the United States in the 1970s. During that time, karate tournament fighters looked for a new, less restrictive way to battle each other in the ring. Kickboxing [...]

Do-jime (chest compression) is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in the Shime-waza list. Do-Jime is one of the four forbidden techniques, Kinshi-waza Tori is on his back and Uke is between his legs. Tori hooks his feet one against the other behind Uke, and raises his legs so as to bring [...]

Kata ha jime (shoulder choke), also spelled Katahajime, is a chokehold in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in the Shime-waza list. Kata ha jime uses the lapel of the judo uniform to exert pressure on the carotid arteries (minimal pressure also being applied to the [...]

The kesa gatame (scarf hold) is a common pinning technique used in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This technique is typically used immediately following a throw or other takedown, and while waiting for or creating a submission. This technique, like other pins, allows the person on top to rest while creating stress for the opponent. The [...]

Okuri eri jime (sliding lapel strangle) is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in the Shime waza list. It is a purely gi technique, but the principles are very similar to the rear kaked chocke and many other no-gi chokes. It mainly disrupts blood flow through both carotids using the collars of [...]

The guard is a ground grappling position where one combatant has their back to the ground, while attempting to control the other combatant using the legs. In pure grappling combat sports, the guard is considered an advantageous position, since the bottom combatant can attack with various joint locks and chokeholds, while the top combatant’s priority [...]

Royce Gracie (born December 12, 1966) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, a UFC Hall of Famer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. A legend and pioneer in the sport of mixed martial arts, he is widely considered to be the most influential figure in the history of modern MMA. Gracie gained fame for his domination [...]

The single leg takedown (often shortened to single leg or single) involves grabbing one of the legs of the opponent, usually with both hands, and using the position to force the opponent to the ground. Typically, the lower part of the leg is pulled in one direction, while the torso or shoulder is used to [...]

Thigh-pinch takedown is a Wrestling/BJJ technique to bring the opponent down to the mat and starting ground-fighting. This move is often used in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights.

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 used [...]