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Toe hold
Names by art: Catch Wrestling: Toe hold · Sambo: Toe hold · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Toe hold
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
A figure-four grip on the foot twists it inward, rotating the ankle; it is the leg equivalent of the Kimura.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Catch Wrestling | Toe hold |
| Sambo | Toe hold |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Toe hold |
More in this category
Cross armbar Straight armlock (arm, knee or shoulder pressure) Reverse keylock (Kimura) Keylock (Americana) Omoplata (leg shoulder lock) Wristlock Straight ankle lock Heel hook Kneebar Neck crank
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Wabukan (2026). “Toe hold”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/toe-hold (accessed 2026-10-30).
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