Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza - Joint Lock
Category and classification
Kansetsu-waza (joint locks) attack the elbow or other permitted joints under rules.
Description
A technique to stretch and lock the opponent’s elbow joint by grabbing his right wrist with the right hand from the right side of the opponent and pressing his arm on the abdomen. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- Grab uke’s wrist; press uke’s arm on your abdomen.
- Stretch and lock the elbow joint.
- Use abdomen as fulcrum.