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): blue belt level (see belt requirements ).
Required for belt requirements: Blue Belt.
Description
A technique either to twist or stretch and lock the opponent’s elbow joint by holding his neck and right armpit between both legs and hooking the right foot on the back of the left knee while forming a triangular form. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- Hold uke’s neck and armpit between both legs (triangle).
- Hook foot on back of other knee.
- Twist or stretch to lock the elbow joint.