There’s one submission above all others that’s looked down upon by a lot of BJJ players. In Portuguese, it’s known as Mão de Vaca (or cow paw). You probably know it as the wrist lock.
Wrist locks can be a brutal submission. Just take a look at this 13 second wrist lock submission of Jacare’s:
The wonderful thing about wrist locks is they’re one of the few submissions you can catch from almost anywhere. You can snag a wrist lock from the top, bottom, guard, passing, leg entanglements, and just about anywhere you can think of.
On top of that, because people often fear the wrist lock, you can use them as a way to set up other submissions or transitions. As a result, they’re an incredible tool to add to your BJJ arsenal.
On Sunday 6th July at 10 AM, Escapology BJJ head instructor, Chelsea Leah and wrist lock machine with be teaching a masterclass all about the deadly art of wrist locking.
Take a look at the video below to see Chelsea working her wrist lock magic (make sure you watch until the end for the aftermath of her wrist locking frenzy):
The seminar will take place at 10 AM at Escapology BJJ in Cambridge, U.K. and is open to anyone of any level. The is cost PWYW (Pay What You Want) for Escapology BJJ students and affiliates and £30 for people from other gyms.
Escapology Students
Admission to the Wrist Lock For Realsies masterclass.
Outside Students
Admission to the Wrist Lock For Realsies masterclass.
(Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the seminar. Escapology BJJ operates a uniform policy of white Gi only policy and no outside team patches.)
