Wristlocks (known as mao de vaca in Portuguese) are some of the lesser used submissions in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. In this instructional, Gracie Barra black belt, IBJJF commentator, and active competitor - Budo Jake, teaches the intricacies of this often overlooked submission. Jake shows not only how to do the wrist locks, but more importantly - when. There are specific times when wrist locks can effectively be executed.

Wrist locks are an extremely valuable asset that everyone should invest time in learning.  Whether to finish, distract, or aid in securing a secondary finish hold, they will boost your submission game.  I can’t wait to see what Budo Jake has up his sleeve, or not  :) to benefit from! - Shawn Williams

Contents:
1 Intro
2 Wrist stretches
3 Concepts for applying wrist locks in BJJ

From guard (bottom):

4 Gooseneck
5 Reverse gooseneck
6 Williams Guard wrist lock
7 Belt grip wrist lock
8 Heavy belt grip wrist lock
9 Americana to wrist lock
10 Triangle defense wrist lock
11 Omoplata to wrist lock
12 Omoplata roll wrist lock

From half guard top:

13 Underhook wrist lock
14 Dangling wrist lock
15 DHG counter wrist lock

Side control:

16 Neck blade wrist lock
17 Seashell wrist lock
18 Twisting wrist lock kimura
19 Staller wrist lock
20 Kimura defense wrist lock
21 Arm triangle defense wrist lock
22 Kesagatame wrist locks
23 Armbar defense wrist lock

From mount:

24 Collar wrist lock
25 Gift wrap wrist lock

From back:

26 Reverse gooseneck
27 Twisting wrist lock choke defense
28 Sakuraba kimura wrist lock
29 Wrist lock variations from guard
30 Wrist lock variations from top