Joint lock

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Joint Lock
Style
MMA

A joint lock is a grappling technique involving manipulation of an opponent's joints in such a way that the joints reach their maximal degree of motion and hyperextension.

In

chin na
, which literally means "catching and locking". In Korea these are referred to as gwan-jerl-gi (관절기, joint skill) or gwan-jerl-kerk-gi (관절꺾기, joint breaking).

Joint locks typically involve isolating a particular joint,

dislocation or bone fracture
.

In judo, the combining of standing locks with throws is forbidden due to the risk of physical harm to the falling opponent, while Brazilian jiu-jitsu, jujutsu, taijutsu, aikido, sambo, and hapkido allow their use.

Joint locks can be divided into five general types according to which section of the body they affect:

These general types can be further divided into subtypes according to which specific joint(s) they affect, or the type of motion they involve.

Usage

An aikidoka applying a wristlock and armlock combination as a pain compliance hold

Joint locks are commonly featured in all forms of

elbows
.

Common

spinal locks
are banned in nearly all combat sports.

See also

References

  1. ^ Ohlenkamp, Neil. Classification of Techniques in Kodokan Judo. judoinfo.com. Accessed February 26, 2006.
  • Iverson, Steven. Unarmed Combat. Online excerpt: Atlasbooks. www.atlasbooks.com. Accessed March 6, 2006.