Ashi gatame (leg armlock) is one of the official 29 grappling techniques of Kodokan Judo. It is one of the joint techniques of the Kansetsu-waza list, one of the three grappling lists in Judo’s Katame-waza enumerating 29 grappling techniques. [1] Tori places his left knee on the ground, raises his right knee, which contains... more »
The cross armlock (juji gatame) is derived from japanese jujutsu. In general, the attacker grabs the wrist of the targeted arm of the opponent, holding and securing it by squeezing it between the thighs of the attacker. The attacker’s legs end up across the opponent’s chest, with the arm held between the thighs, with... more »
The floating americana armlock is a Brazilian Jiu-Jutsu/Japanese Jujutsu technique that attacks the elbow and shoulder from the scarf position (kesa gatame). The lock hyperextends the elbow and it’s similar to a Kimura (ude... more »
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... more »
Sinking Python is a a Silat fighting technique featured on the TV show “Human Weapon”. It’s basically a knee strike from an armlock that ends with a throw and a control on the... 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 »
Waki gatame (ude hishigi waki gatame), the armpit lock, also known as Karada-gatame (Body lock) if more than just the armpit is used to apply the lock. Many variations of this technique, the above the classic version. Tori’s armpit is rested on uke’s elbow and the arm bent against the elbow. One can only assume... more »