“Ude garami” is literally translates as “arm wrap”. This technique is a joint lock (kansetsu waza) against the elbow and it’s often called “Kimura”. In Aikido application ude garami can be inner (uchi ude garami) or outer (soto ude garami) referring to your position relative to that of the person recieving the... more »
Ashi garami (leg dislocation) that targets an opponent’s leg. 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. Ashi-Garami is one of the four forbidden techniques, Kinshi-waza. [From Wikipedia. Original page is... more »
The can opener (in Japanese Jujutsu referred to as kubi hishigi) is a hyperflexing neck crank that can be applied from the opponent’s guard or from a mounted position, by grabbing the opponent’s head using the hands, and forcing it towards the chest of the opponent. In competitions (where allowed) it is usually used... more »
Jabai is an empty-hand Eskrima technique used to control an opponent and throw him to the ground. This move is very similar to Juji Nage in Aikido/Japanese Jujutsu and you can find the same technique in other styles of fighting such as Wing Chun and Karate. Jabai is basically a throw that starts from... more »
Gokkyo (fifth teaching) is an Aikido joint lock. It is visually similar to ikkyo, but with an inverted grip of the wrist, medial rotation of the arm and shoulder, and downward pressure on the elbow. Common in knife and other weapon... more »
Gracie jiu-jitsu is a martial arts discipline that uses elements of judo and ground fighting, with a special emphasis on techniques that can help a smaller fighter defeat a much larger opponent. Using a combination of choke holds, grappling and joint locks, Brazilian jiu-jitsu offers a system of self defense that also focuses on... more »
Oku no kata is the form of the controlling defence techniques of Hontai Yōshin-ryū Jujutsu, a traditional (koryū) school of Japanese martial arts founded c.1660, by Takagi... more »
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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... more »
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... more »
PART TWO PART THREE The Katame-no-Kata was established during 1884 and 1885. The kata consists of five representative techniques each from the osae-komi waza (pinning holds), shime waza (chokeholds) and kansetsu waza (join locks), the aim being the mastery of the theoretical basis for executing and evading each technique. Together, the Nage-no-Kata and the katame no kata from the randori no kata.... more »
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... more »
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... more »
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 »
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 »