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Wrist locks·Wrist joint · Gi & no-gi

Wrist Lock.

Small joint attack through hyperextension or rotation

// WRIST LOCK
5
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Medium
wrist joint
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
88
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01—About this submission

What it is

Small joint attack through hyperextension or rotation

What you do

The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.

Open1submission detailin the App Store↗
//02—Stats breakdown
Setup complexity
3/10
Learning priority
5/10
Escapability
5/10
Versatility
5/10
Danger level
5/10
//03—Safety notes
01

Wrist joint is delicate; tap at first discomfort, not when pain becomes sharp.

02

Carpal ligaments damage faster than muscle or larger joints.

03

Attacker: Apply rotation smoothly without jerking; pressure should build gradually.

04

Communication is essential; wrist sensitivity varies widely between individuals.

//04—IBJJF belt legality
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
//05—Entries by position

88 ways in.

All88entriesin the App Store↗
CONTROLLING90
High Wrist Control
Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
17 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
28 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING50
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Tripod Guard
Anchor ankle and frame hip - sickle and tripod sweeps
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
6 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
20 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Lockdown
Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
24 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
25 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
24 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
13 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
14 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
9 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
21 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
5 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Reverse De La Riva
Reverse hook control - sweeps to back exposure
21 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING30
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
33 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING30
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
32 ↗ transitionsInitiating
GUARDING20
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
8 ↗ transitionsGuarding
INITIATING20
Whizzer
Whizzer locked - stuff shots, hit counters
20 ↗ transitionsInitiating
GUARDING20
Top Body Lock
Hands clasped at the hips - flatten and clear
14 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING20
Reverse Mount
Facing their legs, heavy pressure - attack legs, take back
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING20
Reverse Half Guard
Face away half guard control
13 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
10 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
29 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING20
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Double Underhooks
Both underhooks secured - lift and stack
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Dogfight
Attack underhooks, back takes, and sweeps
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Deep Half Lockdown
Lockdown legs - sweep and back take
8 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
23 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING20
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING20
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
30 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING20
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING20
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING20
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING20
Arm Drag
Grab wrist and tricep, pull across, step behind
17 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING20
2-on-1 Tie
Wrist and tricep gripped, pull across body
19 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING10
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
45 ↗ transitionsInitiating
GUARDING10
Smash Pressure
Chest pressure flattens - clear legs and advance
17 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING10
Shin-to-Shin Guard
Apply shin pressure - track movement, attack single legs
20 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING10
Quarter Guard
Recover second leg for guard
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING10
Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip secured - stack and drive
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING10
Deep Half Guard
Underneath their hips - sweep with leg control
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
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