Small joint manipulation, in grappling, refers to twisting, pulling or bending fingers, toes wrists and ankles to cause joint locks in the various joints in those appendages.
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| Classification | Joint-lock |
Technique
The leverage needed for such joint manipulation is comparatively small and creates a distinct advantage. Small joint manipulation can allow a weaker person with the right training to control a stronger one. Grabbing just the wrist may lead to the opponent being able to pull it free, while grabbing a couple of fingers, instead or along with the wrist, can greatly reinforce a defender's ability to hold on to a wrist lock completely through execution and control.
Small joint manipulation is an illegal technique in most combat sports that feature joint locking such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, mixed martial arts and Sambo, since unlike standard joint locks, there is less of an opportunity to submit before the small joint breaks. It is however sometimes taught as a self-defense and pain compliance technique, for instance in hapkido, Chin Na, kenpō, jujutsu, Krav Maga, vale tudo, aikido, [1] and 'Small Circle JuJitsu'.
See also
References
- Modern Kempo Martial arts. Small Circle Jujitsu. www.modernkempo.com. URL last accessed March 6, 2006.
- Yoshin Ryu Ju-jitsu Yoshin Ryu Ju-jitsu Instruction. www.angelfire.com. URL last accessed March 6, 2006.
- Zine.infinitemma.com. MMA Terms. zine.infinitemma.com. URL last accessed March 6, 2006.
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