SURGICAL JIU-JITSU

PLATE XXI

The Wrist Lock

Kote-gaeshi lineage

Engraved plate illustrating The Wrist Lock
Plate rendered by AI in the manner of the old engravers, drawn from reference. We are refining every figure toward anatomical exactness; some plates are near perfect and a few still carry small errors.
Difficulty III of X
  1. 01

    From side-control, secure the opponent's near wrist with both hands, thumbs pressing into the back of the hand, fingers wrapping the palm.

  2. 02

    Draw the captured hand toward your centerline, straightening the arm slightly to remove slack from the elbow and shoulder.

  3. 03

    Pin the elbow lightly to the mat with your forearm or knee, preventing rotation through the shoulder.

  4. 04Precision point

    Fold the wrist inward and downward, aligning the bend precisely along the natural crease of the joint rather than across it.

  5. 05

    Apply steady rotational pressure toward the opponent's own shoulder, increasing torque gradually rather than sharply.

  6. 06

    Hold position at the first sign of resistance in the tendon; further pressure is rarely necessary and dislocation is swift once resistance breaks.