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Locks are holds where the attacker's arms and/or legs entangle the opponent in such a way that they lock into position, making it difficult for the opponent to escape. Lock are used to to:

• Immobilize the opponent so he or she may no longer cause harm. Some examples are:

  • Kata-gatame. Shoulder hold

  • Kesa-gatame. Scarf hold

• Hyperextend or hyper rotate a joint to case pain to cause submission, or to damage or break the joint so may no longer be used. Some examples are:

• Arm Bar. Arm lock that hyper extends the elbow

• Kimura. Lock that hyper rotates the shoulder.

• Americana. Lock applied to the shoulder. Similar to the kimura.

• Omoplata. Shoulder lock applied with the legs. Knee Bar - Lock that hyper extends the knee.

• Ankle Lock. Joint lock that hyperextends the ankle joint.

• Heel Hook. Submission which hyperrotates the ankle joint.

• Toe Hold. Joint lock that hyperrotates the ankle.

• Can Opener. Submission which hyperextends the neck.

• Crucifix Neck Crank. Submission hold which hyperextends the neck. Applied from the crucifix position.

• Twister. Submission which hyperextends the neck. Popularized by Eddie Bravo.

• Spine Crank. Joint lock which hyperextends or hyperrotates the spinal vertebrae.

• Compress a bone against muscle to case pain and cause submission or injury. Some examples are:

  • Achilles Lock. Hold that applies pressure to the Achilles tendon.

  • Bicep Slicer. Lock which puts pressure on the bicep.

  • Leg Slicer. Compression lock applied to the thigh muscle and/or calf.

• Restrict or stop breathing to cause unconsciousness or death. See chokes topic for more information.

• Restrict or stop blood flow through one or both cardioid arteries to cause unconsciousness or death. See strangles topic for more information.

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