Kansetsu-waza (armlocks)

There are two basic ways of applying the armlock. The first against a straight arm, is to straighten it a bit more against the joint and the second against a bent arm is to bend it against the natural range of the arm. In effect, this means that the arm can be locked no matter what position it is in and in fact there are innumerable ways of applying arm locks. I shall describe just two, illustrating the basic methods. The beginner should remember these two basic ways and try to put them into practice at every opportunity.