Ground Submissions Lexicon

One of the easiest methods to classifying submissions is anatomic association to each joint of the body.

Shoulder Locks

• Keylock (Americana)

• Hammerlock (Kimura, Omoplata)

Elbow Locks

• Arm bar (inverted, mount, violin, folding, flying)

Wrist Locks

• Folding

• Twisting

Finger Locks

• Folding

Shoulder Locks

Omoplata - Hammerlock with Leg

Elbow Locks

Solo Arm Bar Training

The Violin Armbar