Techniques across the arts › Joint locks
Joint locks
Omoplata (leg shoulder lock)
Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Omoplata · Judo: Sankaku-garami · MMA: Omoplata
Appears in 3 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
From the guard the attacker’s leg wraps over the opponent’s shoulder, trapping the bent arm, and the hips then sit up and turn so the trapped arm is rotated like a Kimura, using the legs instead of the arms.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Omoplata |
| Judo | Sankaku-garami |
| MMA | Omoplata |
More in this category
Cross armbar Straight armlock (arm, knee or shoulder pressure) Reverse keylock (Kimura) Keylock (Americana) Wristlock Straight ankle lock Heel hook Kneebar Toe hold Neck crank
Sources
Cite / use this content
You may quote short excerpts with a visible link to this page. Suggested citation:
Wabukan (2026). “Omoplata (leg shoulder lock)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/omoplata (accessed 2026-10-30).
Full rules, ready-made link code and press kit → · Updated: 2026-10-30