Wrist locks·Wrist joint · Gi & no-gi
Wrist Lock.
Small joint attack through hyperextension or rotation
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
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↗Setup complexity
3/10
Learning priority
5/10
Escapability
5/10
Versatility
5/10
Danger level
5/10
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.
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88 ways in.
All88entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING90
High Wrist Control
Pin wrist from top - isolate arm, advance, attack
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
CONTROLLING60
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
CONTROLLING50
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING50
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING50
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING50
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING50
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING50
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING50
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
CONTROLLING50
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
GUARDING50
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
GUARDING50
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
CONTROLLING50
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
GUARDING40
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
CONTROLLING40
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
CONTROLLING40
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
GUARDING40
Tripod Guard
Anchor ankle and frame hip - sickle and tripod sweeps
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING40
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
GUARDING40
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
GUARDING40
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
CONTROLLING40
Reverse Kesa Gatame
Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back
GUARDING40
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
GUARDING40
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
CONTROLLING40
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING40
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
GUARDING40
Lockdown
Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
GUARDING40
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
GUARDING40
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
GUARDING40
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
CONTROLLING40
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
CONTROLLING40
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
GUARDING40
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
GUARDING40
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
GUARDING40
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
CONTROLLING40
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
CONTROLLING40
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
GUARDING40
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
GUARDING40
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING30
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
CONTROLLING30
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
GUARDING30
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
GUARDING30
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
GUARDING30
Reverse De La Riva
Reverse hook control - sweeps to back exposure
CONTROLLING30
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
GUARDING30
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
CONTROLLING30
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
INITIATING30
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
INITIATING30
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
GUARDING20
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING20
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
INITIATING20
Whizzer
Whizzer locked - stuff shots, hit counters
GUARDING20
Top Body Lock
Hands clasped at the hips - flatten and clear
GUARDING20
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
GUARDING20
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
CONTROLLING20
Reverse Mount
Facing their legs, heavy pressure - attack legs, take back
GUARDING20
Reverse Half Guard
Face away half guard control
GUARDING20
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
GUARDING20
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING20
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
GUARDING20
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
CONTROLLING20
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING20
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
GUARDING20
Double Underhooks
Both underhooks secured - lift and stack
GUARDING20
Dogfight
Attack underhooks, back takes, and sweeps
GUARDING20
Deep Half Lockdown
Lockdown legs - sweep and back take
GUARDING20
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
CONTROLLING20
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
GUARDING20
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
GUARDING20
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
CONTROLLING20
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
CONTROLLING20
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
CONTROLLING20
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
INITIATING20
Arm Drag
Grab wrist and tricep, pull across, step behind
INITIATING20
2-on-1 Tie
Wrist and tricep gripped, pull across body
INITIATING10
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
GUARDING10
Smash Pressure
Chest pressure flattens - clear legs and advance
GUARDING10
Shin-to-Shin Guard
Apply shin pressure - track movement, attack single legs
GUARDING10
Quarter Guard
Recover second leg for guard
GUARDING10
Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip secured - stack and drive
GUARDING10
Deep Half Guard
Underneath their hips - sweep with leg control
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