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Straight armlock

Also called Ude gatame

An arm lock that uses your shoulder and clasped hands. When they reach in with a straight arm, you trap the wrist and press on the elbow.

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Key steps

  1. Pin their extended wrist between your shoulder and the side of your head.
  2. Wrap both arms over their arm and join your hands a little above the elbow.
  3. Pull their elbow toward you while your shoulder holds the wrist up.
  4. Keep the arm straight and add pressure slowly to finish.

Key details

  • Pin the wrist tight with your head and shoulder; if it slides off, the lock is gone.
  • Use your whole body to pull, not just your arms.