Jujitsu Figure-4 Locks: Submission Holds of the Gentle Art

by George Kirby

Overview

As a study of one of jujitsu’s most essential principles, this book breaks down the art’s most effective trapping technique. From fundamental figure-4 lock characteristics to figure-4 variations from multiple positions, practitioners of all skill levels will learn how to utilize these powerful pressure holds through detailed photographic sequences and easy-to-read captions. Accessible and comprehensive, this guidebook will prove invaluable to both beginning and advanced grapplers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780897501804
Publisher:	Black Belt Communications
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Pages:	150
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

George Kirby is a jujitsu pioneer and an internationally recognized martial arts instructor. He holds a 10th-degree black belt in jujitsu and has been teaching the art for more than 40 years. He is the author of Advanced Jujitsu and Jujitsu Nerve Techniques. He lives in Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 4

About the Author 6

Introduction 8

Part 1

Chapter 1 Setting the Foundation 17

Axes 18

Joint-Chain Hierarchy 20

Leverage 21

Axial Rotation and Torque 24

Chapter 2 Building the Framework 32

Common Attributes 32

Consistent Control Movements 40

Standard Steps 42

Locking a Joint-Chain Hierarchy 47

Chapter 3 Finishing the House-The Small Stuff Is Important 51

Ki Flow 51

Hand Grip vs. Hook for Effective Leverage 56

Pronation vs. Supination 61

Foot and Torso Placement 72

Keep Hold of the Extremity: Resistance is Futile 85

Chapter 4 The Street and the Dojo-A Sense of Direction 92

Part 2

Chapter 5 Figure-4 Locks 95

A Serious Word of Caution! 95

Armbars and Arm Locks 98

Shoulder Locks 114

Leg and Hip Locks 144

Pins and Chokes 158

Miscellaneous Techniques 169

Concluding Remarks 178

Glossary for Figure-4 Locks 180