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Cross armbar

Names by art: Judo: Ude-hishigi-juji-gatame · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Chave de braço · Sambo: Armlock · Catch Wrestling: Armbar · MMA: Armbar · Luta Livre: Armlock

Appears in 6 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The opponent’s arm is held between the attacker’s thighs with the thumb pointing up; the attacker’s hips act as the fulcrum and, by lifting them while pulling the wrist to the chest, hyperextend the elbow.

Appears in 6 arts

ArtName used in this art
JudoUde-hishigi-juji-gatame
Brazilian Jiu-JitsuChave de braço
SamboArmlock
Catch WrestlingArmbar
MMAArmbar
Luta LivreArmlock

In depth

Full step-by-step explanation in the Technique Manual →

More in this category

Straight armlock (arm, knee or shoulder pressure) Reverse keylock (Kimura) Keylock (Americana) Omoplata (leg shoulder lock) Wristlock Straight ankle lock Heel hook Kneebar Toe hold Neck crank

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): List of judo techniques
  2. Wikipedia (pt): Jiu-jitsu brasileiro
  3. Wikipedia (en): Sambo (martial art)
  4. Wikipedia (en): Armlock
  5. Wikipedia (en): Catch wrestling

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Wabukan (2026). “Cross armbar”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/chave-braco-cruzada (accessed 2026-10-30).

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