Anatomical Study of Jiu Jitsu Joint Locks

Download or read book Anatomical Study of Jiu Jitsu Joint Locks written by Assaf Siani and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what joints the kimura lock manipulates? Although many believe it's simply a shoulder lock, how many times have you witnessed a horrific elbow injury caused by a kimura lock? What about the Americana lock, is it an elbow lock or shoulder lock? What damage does a heel hook cause and why is it such a devastating submission? Did you know that an "innocent" looking toe hold might actually be a variation of heel hook in terms of effect on the body? And what exactly is the difference between a joint lock and a crank?Anatomical Study of Jiu Jitsu Joint Locks answers all these questions and many more. Everything from explaining why different submissions work - all explained in an anatomical point of view. This book summarizes many of the basic joint locks submissions as well as give an in-depth explanation on the anatomical structure that restricts the range of motion of each joint and how it is utilized as a submission hold. If you are an instructor of the beautiful art of jiu jitsu, this book will enrich your knowledge and will help you in teaching joint locks to students. If you are an avid practitioner or competitor this book will widen your knowledge and improve your understanding of how joint locks truly work as well as why they work.