Small joint locks

Smokey_D · 02-13-2001, 02:23 AM

What do you think of allowing small joint locks like wrist locks in tournaments and practice?

Personally, I just got into using some wrist locks and found them quick and surprising to my opponents, although I'm sure people will be catching on. I was against them at first, but now I see their merit.

I've even heard that heel hooks are now being allowed in some tournaments? Any confirmed experiences with this new rule?

John Bennett · 02-13-2001, 03:27 AM

Wrist locks are allowed in practice and touranments.

Finger locks are not allowed.

I get the impression that many small organizations and promoters who used to allow heel hooks are now disallowing them. Most of the gung-ho young bucks who lobbied for heel hooks in their tournaments are starting to wise up.

Mr. Miyagi · 02-13-2001, 04:00 AM

The more you progress, wrist locks become less of a factor. They are excellent for self defense but in a tournament against an experienced grappler you probably will have bad stuff happen to you if you waste your time going for a wristlock. A finger lock would definitely make me tap in practice, but on the street a finger lock is nothing: not a finishing move or a controlling move.

Robbie · 02-13-2001, 09:09 AM

I'm a big fan of wrist locks.I have been using them for years.

Smokey_D · 02-13-2001, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the feedback!

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Robbie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Brunswick,GA Posts: 286 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm a big fan of wrist locks.I have been using them for years. __________________ Robbie

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02-13-2001, 02:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smokey_D Novice Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 59 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	What do you think of allowing small joint locks like wrist locks in tournaments and practice? Personally, I just got into using some wrist locks and found them quick and surprising to my opponents, although I'm sure people will be catching on. I was against them at first, but now I see their merit. I've even heard that heel hooks are now being allowed in some tournaments? Any confirmed experiences with this new rule?

02-13-2001, 03:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
John Bennett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 332 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wrist locks are allowed in practice and touranments. Finger locks are not allowed. I get the impression that many small organizations and promoters who used to allow heel hooks are now disallowing them. Most of the gung-ho young bucks who lobbied for heel hooks in their tournaments are starting to wise up.

02-13-2001, 04:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Miyagi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 719 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	The more you progress, wrist locks become less of a factor. They are excellent for self defense but in a tournament against an experienced grappler you probably will have bad stuff happen to you if you waste your time going for a wristlock. A finger lock would definitely make me tap in practice, but on the street a finger lock is nothing: not a finishing move or a controlling move.

02-13-2001, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smokey_D Novice Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 59 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the feedback!

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