Head Locks

(you can also see points on the head, body, back and locks to the arms, wrists and legs)

The following head/neck locks list some of what you may need to know - all headlocks are demonstrated from a simple punch to the face! (This is by no means a complete list of head locks possible)

This is given for information purposes - you should not try to put a head lock on someone unless you know what you are doing - you could break their neck which in turn could mean paralysis or even death! Apply head locks SLOWLY and release as soon as the person you are training with tap's to let you know its worked.

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1.
Lean back and note hand placement.

2.
Your aiming to get your arm along their jaw line and turn their head to the side.

3.
Bit awkward this one, really peal them backwards.

3. (Alternative)
Not to clear from the photo - one arm is resting down their back, the other arm pulls their head backwards while the first arm pushes up into their spine.

4.
Bit of free advertising!

5.
Similar to number 4 above, but with your arm going under one of their arms.

6.
The full nelson! Don't interlink your fingers. Push down on the back of their head to hyperextend their spinal cord. As an alternative, bring your hands around onto the top of their head and pull inwards to compress the spine.

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(Last updated 28th Feb 2000)