A grappling hold, commonly referred to simply as a hold that in Japanese is referred to as ''katame-waza'' ( "grappling technique"), is any specific

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, or other

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grip that is applied to an opponent. Grappling holds are used principally to control the opponent and to advance in points or positioning. The holds may be categorized by their function, such as

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, pinning, or

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, while others can be classified by their

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effect:

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, headlock, joint-lock, or compression lock. Multiple categories may be appropriate for some of these holds.

Clinch hold

A clinch hold (also known as a clinching hold) is a grappling hold that is used in

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with the purpose of controlling the opponent. In wrestling it is referred to as the tie-up. The use of a clinch hold results in the clinch. Clinch holds can be used to close in on the opponent, as a precursor to a takedown or

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, or to prevent the opponent from moving away or striking effectively. Typical clinch holds include: * Bear hug *

Collar tie Collar tie is a grappling clinch hold that is used to control the opponent. It is performed from the front of the opponent by grabbing the opponent by the collar, behind the neck, or behind the trapezius muscle. A collar tie using one hand is cal ...

Overhook In wrestling, an overhook, also incorrectly called a wizard (a whizzer is when the opponent's armpit and shoulder are lifted with an overhook hold, usually done against leg takedown attacks), is a clinch hold that is used to control the opponent. ...

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Underhook An underhook is a clinch hold that is used in grappling to control the opponent. It is performed from any direction by putting an arm under the opponent's arm, and holding the opponent's midsection or upper body. Having an underhook with one arm ...

Pinning hold

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that is aimed to subdue by exerting superior control over an opponent and pinning the opponent to the ground. Pinning holds where both of the opponent's shoulders touch the ground are considered winning conditions in several

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s. An effective pinning hold is a winning condition in many styles of

, and is known as simply a " pin". Pinning holds maintained for 20 seconds are also a winning condition in

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. Pinning holds are also used in

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and

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s, even though the pinning hold itself is not a winning condition. The holds can be used to rest while the opponent tries to escape, to control the opponent while striking, a tactic known as

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, or to control an opponent from striking by pinning them to the ground, also known as lay and pray.

Submission hold

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out of either extreme pain or fear of injury. Submission holds are used primarily in

and can be separated into ''constrictions'' (

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s, leverages,

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s). When used, these techniques may cause

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List of grappling holds

The same hold may be called by different names in different arts or countries. Some of the more common names for grappling holds in contemporary English include:

Joint locks

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s at their normal extreme range of motion *

Boston Crab The Boston crab is a professional wrestling hold that typically starts with one wrestler lying in a supine position on the mat, with the other wrestler standing and facing them. It is a type of spinal lock where the wrestler hooks each of the ...

: A type of

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originating from

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and mostly employed in

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performances, but has been used to win a fight in MMA. *

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: A type of

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: A type of

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: Applies pressure to the

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by pulling or twisting the head *

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: (quarter, half, three-quarter and full): The arm is circled under the opponent's arm, and secured at the neck * Small joint manipulation:

Joint lock A joint lock is a grappling technique involving manipulation of an opponent's joints in such a way that the joints reach their maximal degree of motion and hyperextension. In judō these are referred to as, 関節技 ''kansetsu-waza'', "joint lo ...

s on the fingers or toes * Spine crank: Applies pressure to the spine by twisting or bending the body *

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: A type of body bend and

* Wristlock: A general term for

s on the

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or radioulnar joint; wristlocks form the trademark offense of

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, and are used in combination with keylocks in

Armlocks

Armlock An armlock in grappling is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint or shoulder joint. An armlock that hyper-extends the arm is known as an armbar, and it includes the traditional armbar, ...

: A general term for

s at the elbow or

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* Americana:

BJJ Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ; pt, jiu-jitsu brasileiro ) is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting ( ne-waza) and submission holds. BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, control ...

term for a

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keylock An armlock in grappling is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint or shoulder joint. An armlock that hyper-extends the arm is known as an armbar, and it includes the traditional armbar, ...

Armbar An armlock in grappling is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint or shoulder joint. An armlock that hyper-extends the arm is known as an armbar, and it includes the traditional armbar, ...

: An

armlock An armlock in grappling is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint or shoulder joint. An armlock that hyper-extends the arm is known as an armbar, and it includes the traditional armbar, ...

that

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: Term for various

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/ keylocks, especially among

and

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practitioners * Flying armbar: A type of armbar that is performed from a stand-up position *

Hammerlock An armlock in grappling is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint or shoulder joint. An armlock that hyper-extends the arm is known as an armbar, and it includes the traditional armbar, ...

: Pins the opponent's arm behind the back, with wrist toward their own shoulder * Juji-Gatame: A type of armbar where the arm is held in-between the legs *

Keylock An armlock in grappling is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint or shoulder joint. An armlock that hyper-extends the arm is known as an armbar, and it includes the traditional armbar, ...

: A shoulderlock where the arm is turned like a key *

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term for a medial

Omoplata An armlock in grappling is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint or shoulder joint. An armlock that hyper-extends the arm is known as an armbar, and it includes the traditional armbar, ...

term for a shoulder lock using the legs

Leglock

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: A general term for

s at the hip,

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, or

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* Ankle lock: A

leglock A leglock is a joint lock that is directed at joints of the leg such as the ankle, knee or hip joint. A leglock which is directed at joints in the foot, is sometimes referred to as a foot lock and a lock at the hip as a hip lock. Leglocks ar ...

that hyper extends the

* Heel hook: A

that attacks the knee *

Kneebar A leglock is a joint lock that is directed at joints of the leg such as the ankle, knee or hip joint. A leglock which is directed at joints in the foot, is sometimes referred to as a foot lock and a lock at the hip as a hip lock. Leglocks are f ...

: A

that

s the

* Toe hold: A type of

that hyper extends the

Chokeholds and strangles

* Anaconda choke: A type of

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: A

similar to the triangle choke except using the arms * Crosschoke: Athlete crosses own arms in "X" shape and holds onto opponent's gi or clothing * Ezequiel: Reverse of the rear naked choke, using the inside of the sleeves for grip * Gearlock: A modified sleeper hold that puts an incredible amount of force on the opponent's windpipe, choking them out almost instantly if applied properly * Gi Choke: or

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as it is known in Judo is a single lapel

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* Gogoplata (Hell's Gate): Performed by putting one's shin on the wind pipe of an opponent and pulling the head down; typically set up from the rubber guard *

Guillotine choke The guillotine choke, also known as Mae Hadaka Jime (前裸絞, "front naked choke"; compare to a rear naked choke) in judo, is a chokehold in martial arts applied from in front of the opponent, often on the ground but can also be done while stan ...

: A facing choke, usually applied to an opponent from above * Locoplata: A variation of the Gogo-plata that uses the other foot to push the shin into the windpipe and uses the arm to wrap around the back of the head to grab the foot to secure the choke *

North–south choke The North–south choke is a choking technique in grappling, employed exclusively from the north–south position, and classified as an air choke-hold. It closely resembles one of the seven mat holds, or osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo, Kuzur ...

: A

applied from the north-south position with opponent facing up; uses the shoulder and biceps to cut off air flow *

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: A

from the rear * Triangle choke: A

that forms a triangle around the opponent's head using the legs

Clinch holds

* Bear hug: A clinching hold encircling the opponent's torso with both arms, pulling toward oneself *

: Facing the opponent with one or both hands on the back of their head/neck * Muay Thai clinch: Holding the opponent with both arms around the neck while standing *

: Holding over the opponent's arm while standing *

: Term for a particular harness hold, common in

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circles *

: Holding under the opponent's arm while standing * Tie: A transitional hold used to stabilize the opponent in preparation for striking or throwing

Compression locks

* Achilles lock: A compression lock on the

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* Biceps slicer: A compression lock on the

joint and

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: (also referred to as arm triangle, leg triangle) Term for arranging one's own arm or legs to resemble shape of numeral "4" when holding opponent * Leg slicer: A compression lock on the

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Pain compliance

* Chin lock: An arm hold on the chin that hurts the chin. Bayon,_detail_of_a_bas-relief

Pinning hold

* Cradle: Compress opponent in a

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position to pin shoulders from side mount * Staple: Using the opponent's clothing to help pin them against a surface

Other grappling holds

* Grapevine: Twisting limbs around limbs in a manner similar to a plant

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* Harness: A hold that encircles the torso of an opponent, sometimes diagonally * Headlock: Circling the opponent's head with an arm, especially from the side; also called a rear Chancery * Hooks: Wrapping the arm or leg around an opponent's limb(s) for greater control * Leg scissors: Causes

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by pressing the

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* Scissor: Places the opponent between the athlete's legs (like paper to be cut by

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) * Stack: Compresses the opponent in a vertical

position (feet up) to pin their shoulders to mat

References

* ''Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique'' by Renzo Gracie and Royler Gracie (2001). * ''Championship Wrestling,'' Revised Edition. (Annapolis MD: United States Naval Institute, 1950). * ''No Holds Barred Fighting: The Ultimate Guide to Submission Wrestling'' by Mark Hatmaker with Doug Werner. * ''Small-Circle Jujitsu'' by Wally Jay. (Burbank CA: Ohara Publications, 1989).

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Clinch hold

Pinning hold

Submission hold

List of grappling holds

Joint locks

Armlocks

Leglock

Chokeholds and strangles

Clinch holds

Compression locks

Pain compliance

Pinning hold

Other grappling holds

See also

References

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