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Submission · Wrist lock · Intermediate
IntermediateWrist lockGi & no-giIBJJF: not for white belts
Wristlock
A submission (wrist lock) you hit from Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame), Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame) and Closed guard. Intermediate level.
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Starts from
Get to one of these positions first, then look for the wristlock.
Key steps
Wrist lock. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.
- Isolate their bent wrist
- Cup the back of their hand
- Keep their elbow pinned
- Bend the wrist slowly toward the forearm
If they defend it
They straighten the arm: switch to the armbar.
Common mistakes
Common mistake
Cranking it fast in training.
Key details
- IBJJF: illegal for white belts
- Apply slowly: wrists give little warning
- Pin the elbow so they can’t straighten
Related positions & techniques
Safety and research
Train this safely
Learn it under a coach, apply it slowly, and tap early when you’re caught. Check your gym’s and tournament’s rules first.
Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes
Practice
Quick checkWristlock quick check4 questions
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