Americana Lock

Americana lock, also known as, bent armlock or key lock is submission move where an attacker exerts enormous pressure on the elbow by twisting it in an L shape. This painful technique forces the opponent to give up the match, without which they may face dire consequences including fracture. In one of the UFC matchups, Ronda Rousey broke her opponent's arm while grappling her with Americana lock. For clear instructions, watch the following video on YouTube.com. The Americana lock is a dangerous BJJ technique, so one need to be very cautious while practicing.

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