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Joint locks

Wristlock

Names by art: Aikido: Nikyō / Sankyō · Hapkido: Wristlock · Jujutsu: Wristlock · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Wristlock · Kung Fu: Chin na

Appears in 5 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 wrist is bent or rotated beyond its range — flexed toward the forearm or twisted — usually combined with control of the elbow. Very small movements create a great deal of pain, so it is a control tool as much as a submission.

Appears in 5 arts

ArtName used in this art
AikidoNikyō / Sankyō
HapkidoWristlock
JujutsuWristlock
Brazilian Jiu-JitsuWristlock
Kung FuChin na

More in this category

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

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): Aikido techniques
  2. Wikipedia (en): Hapkido
  3. Wikipedia (en): Wristlock
  4. Wikipedia (en): Jujutsu
  5. Wikipedia (en): List of Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques
  6. Wikipedia (en): Chin na

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Wabukan (2026). “Wristlock”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/chave-pulso (accessed 2026-10-30).

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