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How to lock the elbow

Muso Dori (武双捕) “War Twin Capture” The uke grabs your right sleeve with their left hand. Fall back to your right 45 degrees into Ichimonji no Kamae. In this moment, bring your right hand under the uke’s elbow – scooping trapping it against your chest. Secure the uke’s...

How to lock the shoulder

Musha Dori (武者捕) “Warrior Capture” The uke grabs your right sleeve with their left hand. Fall back to your right 45 degrees into Ichimonji no Kamae. At this moment, bring your right hand over the uke’s elbow – scooping and bending it. Step with your right foot...

How to do an inner wrist lock

Ura Gyaku (裏逆) “Inner Reverse” The uke grabs your right lapel with their left hand. Gently cover the knuckles of the uke’s left hand with the palm of your right. Whether the uke performs a Migi Gyaku Tsuki or not, the movement is the same: Fall back to your right 45...

How to do an outer wrist lock against a punch

Omote Gyaku Ken Sabaki (表逆拳捌) “Outer Reverse Fist Movement” The uke grabs your right lapel with their left hand. Gently cover the knuckles of the uke’s left hand with the palm of your right. The uke performs a Migi Gyaku Tsuki. Fall back to your right 45 degrees and...

How to do an outer wrist lock

Omote Gyaku (表逆) “Outer Reverse” The uke grabs your right lapel with their left hand. Gently cover the knuckles of the uke’s left hand with the palm of your right. Using the fingers of your right hand, grab the meet of the uke’s left hand just below their thumb. As...