Why Joint Locks Are Sometimes Ineffective in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

There are different ways to make a person submit inback of his head forward while pushing with the elbow
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Joint locks are an option but there arethat encircles his neck into his chest as though you are
some who say that this is not effective when dealingsqueezing it towards his spine. Push and pull with all
with an opponent. Is this true? Some beg to differ andyour strength and shrug his shoulders up as though he
say that the one who is trying to do it does not knowis being hanged until his body goes limp.
how to do this properly. Here is why.The other option is the guillotine choke. You first to first
It is possible that poor mechanics were the causepull his head down by placing your hand on his neck or
which is why it did not happen properly. Maybe youby pulling down on his shirt so he is facing the ground.
don't practice it often which is why you are unable toPut your arm around his neck into a position similar to a
put your body weight or strength specifically to theheadlock then slide your forearm down under his chin
joint that you intended.and around his neck making sure that the blade of
If you are fighting a more experienced opponent, it isyour forearm is against his neck.
possible that they have a high tolerance for pain. ThisGrasp the wrist of your choking arm with your free
can also happen if you are attacked by someone whohand while keeping this grip on his neck tightly so that
is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When facedhis head is wedged under your arm. Put one of your
with this situation, you better have something else inlegs slightly forward, stand up straight and twist your
your arsenal to deal with this individual.hips in the direction of your forward leg whichever you
Here are two things you can do.are using to execute this choke and get the same
First, do the Rear Carotid Restraint by first reachingresult as the first.
deep in front of the attacker toward his stomach andBrazilian Jiu Jitsu is not the only martial art that uses
then molding your biceps against the side of the neck.joint locks to make an opponent submit. This is also
You then bend your arm so that your elbow is pointedused in other martial arts style such as Aikido, Catch
straight down and the crook of your elbow is directlyWrestling and Judo so it's quite old and has been
below his trachea.proven time and again to be effective.
Now reach up high and grab your own shoulder orIf you are unable to do this correctly, the problem lies
simply grasp a handful of his shirt at the same timewith you so talk to your instructor and let him see how
letting your biceps and the inside of your forearmyou do it. Remember, observation and practice is
should press on the sides of the neck.essential in order for you to perform joint locks in
With your free hand behind his head, use it to push theBrazilian Jiu Jitsu.