Tapout
Tapout
Tapping out: the signal by which a fighter gives up under a joint lock or choke. The fighter taps a hand on the opponent or the mat, or gives up verbally.
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Tapout is a signal of surrender. A fighter under a joint lock or choke taps a hand on the opponent or the mat, usually repeatedly. If the hands are trapped, the fighter can tap with a foot or give up verbally. The opponent must release the technique immediately. Tapping out protects against injury and every beginner learns it in training. In judo surrender is signaled the same way, and in Japanese it is called maitta (“I give up”).
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Victory over an opponent by a joint lock or choke, when the opponent gives up. In BJJ, grappling and MMA it ends the match.
Kansetsu-waza関節技Joint-lock techniques in judo, jujutsu and aikido. In competitive judo only the elbow may be locked, and the Kodokan lists ten techniques.
Shime-waza絞技 / 締め技Choking techniques in judo and jujutsu. The Kodokan lists twelve, and in competition a choke ends with ippon when the opponent submits or loses consciousness.