Gogoplata (shin choke) is a type of chokehold that is used in grappling and was popularised by practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The gogoplata is executed from a guard, commonly from a “rubber guard”, where the legs are held very high against the opponent’s upper back. The fighter then slips one foot in front of... 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 »
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. The art was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan judo in the early 20th century. It teaches that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger... more »
The Guillotine choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from in front of the opponent. The choke involves using the arms to encircle the opponent’s neck in a fashion similar to a guillotine. The technique is either a type of tracheal compression restraint (wind choke) that prevents air flow to the lungs, or... more »
Hara gatame (stomach 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. All of Judo’s competition legal joint techniques are arm locks. It is an elbow lock... more »
Hélio Gracie (Portuguese (October 1, 1913 – January 29, 2009) was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, known internationally as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Until his death, Gracie was the only living 10th degree grand master of that system, and is widely considered... 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 »
Judo (meaning “gentle way”) is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Kano Jigoro. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one’s opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force... more »
Kakato jime (heel choke) is a strong choke, done using the legs, that can be applied from an attempted Juji Gatame. This technique is used in japanese Jujutsu, Judo and Brazilian... more »
Katate Jime, is a choke on the trachea (air choke hold) performed either standing or at ground fighting from mount or guard positions. This choke is a part of the syllabus of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Japanese Jujutsu. This hold is an air choke hold. It is relatively easy to perform and has the... more »
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... more »
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.... more »
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... more »
Judo (meaning “gentle way”) is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Kano Jigoro at Kōdōkan (place for expounding the way). Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one’s... more »
Kosen judo is the name given to the style of Judo practiced at kosen schools in Japan at the turn of the 20th century. Their training is best known for the extra focus given ground grappling techniques, referred to as newaza Japanese martial arts. The rules of a Kosen Judo match were the same... more »
Luta Livre esportiva was created in the mid-20th century in Rio de Janeiro by Euclydes “Tatu” Hatem who fought and defeated George Gracie in the 40s. The system focused on Ground fighting and submissions due to their importance in Vale tudo matches. In the 1970’s Luta Livre was strongly influenced by father and son duo... more »
Makura kesa gatame (pillow scarf hold) A strong ground hold in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that lends itself well to MMA fighting with striking. The tori holds the uke in a Kesa Gatame, but the leg of the tori nearest the mat is brought up towards and underneath the uke’s head so that tori... more »