Flying Juji Gatame

The practitioner executes a flying armbar by securing the opponent's lapel while driving the knee into the armpit. As the practitioner launches upward, the right leg kicks high before driving downward across the opponent's head, facilitating the roll over the shoulder.

Hiza Gatame: Knee Arm Lock

This technique requires switching the hips to one side while trapping the opponent's arm with both hands. The critical application point is driving the knee up and over the elbow to generate the locking pressure and force submission.

Hara Gatame: Stomach Arm Lock

The practitioner controls the opponent by gripping the belt and high collar, then scoops the arm using the legs to extend the opponent's elbow. With the stomach pressed to the mat, the practitioner extends the arm until the opponent is flattened, making this technique particularly effective against leg grabs from top position.

Sankaku Garame: Triangular Entanglement

The practitioner pulls the opponent close while stepping high over to trap the arm against the floor. Key movements include switching the hips left to right and coming over high with the leg, then applying pressure by pushing the hips upward from either a sitting or supine position.

Sankaku Jime to Juji Gatame Combination

While executing the triangular entanglement, the practitioner seamlessly transitions to an armbar by lifting the hips to apply pressure against the opponent's elbow. If the opponent escapes to the side, the practitioner can continue the armbar while supine, maintaining tight knee pressure and lifting the hips to extend the arm.

Sankaku Armbar Variation and Leg Capture

When the initial armbar fails, the practitioner reaches over with one leg across the opponent's face to secure a more effective juji gatame position. If the opponent attempts to escape, the practitioner captures the leg and transitions to the armbar while maintaining control of the opponent's arm.

Waki Gatame: Side Arm Lock

The practitioner firmly pulls the opponent's arm close while locking it securely against the elbow and sliding downward. Proper execution requires pulling the elbow joint backward and ensuring the opponent's pinky finger points upward to maximize pressure on the joint.

Tsumo Yanage to Juji Gatame Combination

If the tsumo yanage throw fails to complete, the practitioner immediately transitions into an armbar with pinched knees and rapid rolling to capture the arm. The practitioner then raises the hips to apply finishing pressure on the opponent's extended elbow.

Principles of Effective Grappling

Successful armbar application depends on three foundational elements: off-balancing, positioning, and coordinated body movement. The practitioner must integrate the arms, legs, and hips as a unified system, using fluid hip movement to disrupt the opponent's balance and create submission opportunities.

Juji gatame, hara gatame, hiza gatame

NKcel

Hara-Gatame

2 min read·9 key moments·PT5M56S video

Key Takeaways

•Flying Juji Gatame
•Hiza Gatame: Knee Arm Lock
•Hara Gatame: Stomach Arm Lock
•Sankaku Garame: Triangular Entanglement

"be water" " se agua" - Bruce lee this video only owns to mark twain-No copyright infringement is intended or implied Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing. No-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use

Related Techniques

Armbar Ashi-Gatame Hiza-Gatame Straight Armlock Waki-Gatame

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about hara-gatame?

This video covers flying juji gatame, hiza gatame: knee arm lock, hara gatame: stomach arm lock. It provides detailed instruction from NKcel.

How long does it take to learn hara-gatame?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 9-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.