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Wristlock

Also called Wrist lock

A joint lock that bends the wrist past its range. It shows up as a quick counter when an arm is bent and the hand is trapped.

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Key steps

  1. Trap their hand against your body or the mat so it can't move.
  2. Keep their elbow bent and controlled.
  3. Bend the wrist in the direction the palm faces.
  4. Add pressure slowly with your body, not with a sudden jerk.

Key details

  • Control the elbow first; a free elbow lets the wrist turn out of the lock.
  • It often appears when they hold a tight collar grip with a bent arm.