Grappling hold
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A grappling hold, commonly referred to simply as a hold that in Japanese is referred to as katame-waza, is any specific grappling, wrestling, judo, or other martial art grip that is applied to an oppo
Two wrestlers clinching
Two soldiers in a "crude north–south position"
An armbar submission hold.
Bas-relief of a headlock at the Bayon temple (12th/13th century). A Khmer soldier puts a Cham soldier in a headlock.
Wristlock
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A wristlock is a joint lock primarily affecting the wrist-joint and, in some cases, the radioulnar joints through rotation of the hand. A wristlock is typically applied by grabbing the opponent's hand
A pronating wristlock used to hold a man's head down
Rotational wristlock by an Aikido instructor
A supinating wristlock demonstrated.
Pronating wristlock in a professional wrestling match. Here, William Regal is applying the hold to Cody Rhodes.