Kansetsu-waza Kansetsu-waza - Joint Lock
Category and classification
Kansetsu-waza (joint locks) attack the elbow or other permitted joints under rules.
Belt context
Introduced at (syllabus): orange belt level (see belt requirements ).
Required for belt requirements: Green Belt, Orange Belt.
Description
A technique to stretch and lock the opponent’s elbow joint by grabbing his right wrist with both hands from the right side of the opponent lying on his back and holding his upper arm between both thighs. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- Grab uke’s wrist with both hands.
- Hold uke’s upper arm between both thighs.
- Stretch and lock the elbow joint.