Kansetsu-waza / Joint Locking
関節技
Category of joint manipulation techniques hyperextending elbows, shoulders, or wrists.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[kahn-set-soo wah-zah]/
Alternative NamesJoint lock techniques, Joint manipulation category
Definition
Kansetsu-waza ('joint techniques') applies mechanical leverage against human anatomical limits. In Olympic Judo, rules restrict Kansetsu-waza strictly to elbow locks, whereas Jujutsu and BJJ apply arm, shoulder, and leg locks.
Related Terms
Submission / TapoutSubmission
Match-ending choke or joint lock forcing the opponent to signal defeat by tapping.
Katame-waza / Ground Control固技 / 寝技Category of ground grappling techniques including hold-downs (Osaekomi), joint locks (Kansetsu), and chokes (Shime).
Armbar / Juji-gatame十字固めFoundational joint lock hyperextending the elbow joint using hip leverage in BJJ, Judo, and MMA.
Kimura / Double Wristlock逆腕 twisted / KimuraDevastating double-wristlock shoulder submission utilizing a figure-four arm grip.