Judo term
Kansetsu-waza
- Pronunciation
- kahn-set-soo wah-zah
- Meaning
- Joint-lock techniques
In Judo
Kansetsu-waza are joint-lock techniques. Judo contest rules permit attacks only on the elbow joint.
How to recognize it
Recognize kansetsu-waza as controlled elbow locks that stop immediately when uke submits or the referee calls .
Don't mix it up
Allowed target and position
Only the elbow may be locked, and Kansetsu-waza may not be applied in standing contest action.
