Twist Lock

Using Locks to Escape from Common Holds

Applying a lock on an opponent essentially means that you are taking control of their limb(s) which may in turn control them. Martial Arts type locks utilise what is known as pain compliance, and they are commonly used by peole of authority to 'gain compliance' e.g. Policemen, security guards, protection officers etc.

In First Action Self Defense we rarely use locks to gain control of others, but they can be used as a good way to escape being held without using strikes. The beauty of using locks is that they can be applied gently or hard depending on the situation. You can apply just enough pressure to escape, or if you need to 'disable' your opponent that can be done also just by applying extra force. Knowing the locks of course means that they can be used for gaining control of others if needed e.g. If it is in your line of work, you need to break up a fight amongst friends etc.

The following paragraphs describe the use of locks to escape various common attacks, and how to utilize them.

 

Grabbed by the Shirt Front – The Armpit Armbar

Your opponent grabs the front of your shirt/collar with his right hand. Grab his wrist with both hands, thumbs facing down, and keep his hand glued to your chest. Step back with your right leg so that you're facing to the right, pulling him off balance. Keep turning so you end up in a wide stance with his right elbow under your left armpit, his palm and elbow facing up. Drop your weight down on his elbow and lift up at his wrist.

Once the Armpit Armbar has been applied you can  either break the arm by applying sudden pressure, put him on the ground by changing to a wrist lock, or strike him by grabbing his head and kneeing or something similiar.

 

Hair Sieze Escape – Wrist Lock and Wrist Twist

Being grabbed by the hair and pulled along is probably one of the most common ways an attacker will force you to go with him. The first consideration is to stop your attacker pulling you by the hair which can be done by holding his hand on your head or going in the direction he is pulling before attempting escape.

When escaping from a hair seize there is always a good chance of hair loss, but you probably wont feel it until after the incident. If he seizes your hair from the front you can escape using a Wrist Lock.

To perform a wrist lock place your hand(s) on the back of his hand(s) with your little fingers encircling the little finger edge to his palm. Press his hand(s) into your head then bend your head away to your rear side.

Pull him forward off balance until his hand loses power then with the root of your thumb(s), press the back of his hand towards him. Step further back and concentrate on one of his hands. Grip one of his hands so that your little fingers meet at the inside of his wrist. Your pinkie fingers are in the crook where his palm meets his wrist and your thumbs  are on the back of his hand. Continue to twist back until his arm is straight and then lock it back toward him by the wrist. Press the palm of his hand directly toward him and stand whilst applying pressure down toward him to apply the lock. Finally, lift his arm up a bit so you can push him down to the ground.

 

 

 

The Wrist Twist is a good example of how you can 'recover' a technique if you have applied it in the wrong way. To do it, simply do the same as with the Wrist Lock, but twist the arm in the other direction and push his wrist toward the outside of his elbow. So, instead of the outside of his elbow facing up, it is the crook of the elbow that will be facing up with the Wrist Twist.

 

 

It is important to note that the Wrist Twist is an excellent technique in its own right and may be your preferred choice to begin with.

Note: Although it has not been included in the above descriptions, before 'escaping' you should apply a distraction technique eg strike, shout, spit etc.

All of the locks described above can be used in many different situations including adapting them to various 'common escapes' and disarming ie against a weapon.

A link to a youtube video can be found here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9geVhOf6UoM

 

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