Brazilian jiu-jitsu joint locks
11 joint locks of Brazilian jiu-jitsu with their own page, plus entries from Wikipedia technique lists.
- Judo · Brazilian jiu-jitsuAshi garami (足緘)Judo technique
- Judo · Brazilian jiu-jitsuAshi-Hishigi (足挫)Judo technique
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu · JujutsuBack mountGrappling position
- Brazilian jiu-jitsuCompression lockGrappling hold that presses muscle into bone
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu · JudoNorth–south position (上四方固)Ground grappling position
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu · JujutsuWristlockMartial arts technique
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu · JudoKnee-on-stomach (浮固)Grappling position
- Judo · Brazilian jiu-jitsuKesa-gatame (袈裟固)Judo technique
- Judo · Brazilian jiu-jitsuUde hishigi hiza gatame (腕挫膝固)Judo technique
- Brazilian jiu-jitsuGyaku Ude GaramiReverse elbow entanglement", referencing its mechanism
- Judo · Brazilian jiu-jitsuKuzure kesa gatame (崩袈裟固)Judo technique
Brazilian jiu-jitsu joint locks in technique lists
| Technique | Japanese | Meaning | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyaku Ude Garami | reverse elbow entanglement", referencing its mechanism | ||
| Body Lock Takedown | Clinch Lift or Trip | Takedowns | |
| Trip from Back Body Lock | Mat Return-style | Takedowns | |
| Armbar | Submissions | ||
| Kimura | Submissions | ||
| Heel Hook | Submissions | ||
| Ankle Lock | Submissions | ||
| Keylock | Submissions | ||
| Omoplata | Submissions | ||
| Elbow lock Armbar Straight armlock | Joint locks | ||
| Armbar | Joint locks | ||
| Straight armlock | Joint locks | ||
| Arm crush | Joint locks | ||
| Bicep slicer | Joint locks | ||
| Americana | Ude garami | Joint locks | |
| Mir Lock | Joint locks | ||
| Kimura | Gyaku ude garami | Joint locks | |
| Omoplata | Joint locks | ||
| Wrist locks | Joint locks | ||
| Straight ankle locks | Joint locks | ||
| Heel hooks | Joint locks | ||
| Kneebars | Joint locks | ||
| Electric chair | Crotch ripper | Joint locks | |
| Can opener | Fisherman's crank | Joint locks | |
| Boston crab | Joint locks | ||
| Spine lock | Joint locks | ||
| Omoplata sweep | Sweeps | ||
| Kesa-gatame | scarf hold | Positional grappling | |
| Kuzure kesa gatame | Positional grappling | ||
| Ashi garami | single leg X | Positional grappling | |
| Ushiro ashi garami | Positional grappling |
See also
Technique lists quoted from English Wikipedia: List of Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data: Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wikidata (CC0 1.0); JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.