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Art of the Wristlock

Art of the Wristlock

$97.00 USD
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Art of the Wristlock is Roy Dean's instructional on wrist control, built around the seven core Aikido techniques: Ikkyo, Nikyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo, Gonkyo, Kotegaeshi, and Shihonage. It's for Aikido and BJJ practitioners who want to bring wrist control into standing and ground fighting.

Aikido and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Roy Dean presents a comprehensive overview of wrist locks.

You'll learn the 7 major techniques of Aikido, including variations influenced by Professor Dean’s training in Japanese Jujutsu and BJJ. The seminar details BJJ Wrist locks specifically for ground fighting, with every technique shown demonstrating success against resisting opponents.

3 seminars at the beautiful Yosokan Dojo in Monterey, California, are also included. The first covers BJJ techniques and their correlation to Aikido. The second connects standing wristlocks with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu groundwork, and the third is a no gi clinic that covers foot locks and lower body submissions.

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FAQs

Are wristlocks legal in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Yes. Under IBJJF rules, wristlocks are legal for adult competitors at blue belt and above, though rules vary by organization and school.
What are the main Aikido wristlock techniques?
The seven core techniques are Ikkyo, Nikyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo, Gonkyo, Kotegaeshi, and Shihonage, each covered in Art of the Wristlock along with their variations.
Do wristlocks actually work in BJJ?
They're less common than armbars or chokes, but they have been used successfully in major tournaments, often as a surprise submission. Art of the Wristlock shows every technique working against resisting opponents.
Does Art of the Wristlock cover BJJ or only Aikido?
Both. Alongside the seven Aikido techniques, it details wristlocks specifically for BJJ ground fighting, shown working against resisting opponents.
Are wristlocks dangerous?
The wristlocks must be applied slowly and with control as they're delicate. There also needs to be time for a partner to signal that they want to stop. That is the reason some training partners are cautious about them.
Where do BJJ wristlocks come from?
Aikido grew out of Japanese jujutsu, and its main wrist techniques come from that background. Roy Dean holds black belts in Aikido, Japanese Jujutsu, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.