Traditional Judo

Judo Joint Locks

Kansetsu Waza

Be very careful when you practice these joint locking techniques! Joint locks (kansetsu waza) come on very quickly and can cause severe, long-term, damage if applied incorrectly, too quickly, or with too much force.

You should practice only under the supervision of a qualified instructor, and apply these techniques with gradual, incremental, force, giving your partner a lot of time to tap out.

If you are working with someone who is refusing to tap out, let go of the technique - it is far better to let go in time rather than cause an injury!

Click a thumbnail to see a Judo joint lock video.

Ashi Garami - Entangled Leg Lock	Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame - Cross Arm Lock
Kesa Garami - Scarf Hold Arm Lock	Ude Hishigi Ude Gatame - Arm Arm Lock
Ude Garami - Entangled Arm Lock	Ude Hishigi Waki Gatame - Armpit Arm Lock
Ude Hishigi Hara Gatame - Stomach Arm Lock	Ude Hishigi Zampaku Gatame - Forearm Arm Lock
Ude Hishigi Hiza Gatame - Knee Arm Lock	Juji Gatame - How to break the grip

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