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Simple to Use Elbow Joint Lock Takedown

Overview

In most self-defense situations you want to hit your opponent first, follow up with more punishing strikes, and get the hell out of the situation as fast as possible. For that reason, we don’t usually emphasize blocks or joint locks that keep you close to your opponent for extended periods of time.

However, there are a number of situations where you simply can’t take out your attacker and flee. On top of that, knowing a few simple blocking and joint locking techniques is crucial because like it or not you will occasionally get taken by surprise, or need to control an attacker. This move is perfect for a situation where a guy is coming out of nowhere with a right haymaker.

Breaking It Down


As you can see in the video, you simply step to the right (getting off your opponent’s center line) and block the punch while simultaneously putting him into a joint lock. In certain street fight situations, it is also necessary to contain and control your attacker.

If you are alone this is not a wise strategy. However, we are often with loved ones or close friends and need to control the attacker to prevent others from getting hurt, giving them a chance to escape.

This type of self-defense requires that you contain and control techniques. The takedown in this video is ideal because it allows you to control your opponent all the way to the ground and keep him compliant by putting extreme force on his elbow and shoulder joints.

Make sure you practice this self-defense move on training mats unless you don’t mind a bruised tailbone.

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396 thoughts on “Simple to Use Elbow Joint Lock Takedown”

  1. Thanks for helping out all us smaller frame built guys. With a move like this if used in a quick manner it will totally surprise areally big guy and just from the aggressiveness of this move in a quick forceful fashion Will totally surprise anyone who is trying to do harm to you. Thanks for all I’ve learned from the whole survival team..

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  2. Tks. I’m 72 yrs old and in good physical condition but I know there is no substitute for youth. I find this lesson a valuable asset to have.

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  4. I like how after he takes him down if opponent still wants to move usually in situation alchol is involved and sum people have a hi tolerence for pain

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  9. I’m 63 years old but I still find the need to refine my self defense techniques, while still in good shape with a martial arts background I’m still getting rusty and I enjoy the quick refreshers

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  10. Finaly, someone who shows a technique on internet that works , most of the time you see al lot of crap thats nice to see buth in a real fight you get you’re ass kicked in all directions, this technique shown here looks a lot like techniques in real ninjutsu, not the’ show ninjutsu ‘that you also can see a lot on internet.

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  12. Thank You for this. That leverage looked like what I was taught in San Soo I was in Jimmy Woo, (I was under Larry Dusatko). I used to scrap all the time on the street no more of that for me I am 50 and avoid when heat arises. I was adopted and when I met my biological father I found out he was first generation Kajukenbo under Adriano Emperado in Oahu where I am from. Kajukenbo was suppose to be only for Black Belt Society but then it was capitalized. I believe I don’t care what (form) of fighting, self defense someone takes the moves learned are a tool because when it comes to the street it is who fights the dirtiest. Best way to win a fight is not to fight, run away. I know sometimes a person can’t because of bad people looking to harm or rob so moves come in handy. I always know on my mind if a bad person is determined to harm me or worse they are just going to do it. Good people have to be aware all the time unfortunately they are not. People have tunnel vision when they should be scanning their surroundings. I have been hit with baseball bats have had knives pulled on me , yeah I been beat up a few times I have to admit. Now with bad people with guns it is usually up close and fast. Guns and knives look menacing to people that’s why they freeze and succumb. Just a block and kick and run away may even work. In a parking lot a bad guy (probably) isn’t going to chase you. Anyway, thanks for the video! I would like to see a video telling people to stop having tunnel vision and stop thinking of themselves and get off the cell phone in a parking lot! Thanks for the video! Ross

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  13. Hello sir, I am a small framed fella, I only stand 5″6 tall, but have trained verious desciplines. I usually do very well if they are only an inch or 2 taller than me, but the bigger, much stronger guys is more difficult and I usually shoot to get them to the ground. Your video was very informative and will be added to my repertoire of fighting maneuvers. I will also watch any more from you and fight fast. Do you sell the fight fast t shirts or hoodies? Thank you for your technique and peace and safety be with you.

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  15. very good techniques i used that for just incase somebody try me to make bad.
    simple moves but very devastating

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  16. Nice move but why stop there, take the offender out with one elbow blow to the throat and he wont bother you any more, or even to the side of his neck breaking it for sure.

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  20. A great set of techniques. I like that you combine blows with practical grappling methods. I think every serious street survival strategy should include. 1. Avoidance/Evasion.2. Hit & run. 3.Stay and conquer.

    Defenses that start with a block or dodge, and end with the perp on the ground (incapacitated or in a control/submission hold) are particularly valuable to me. Arm bar take downs are a personal favorite. I notice that in the first 2 demos Mr. Garcia seems to be using his strength to force the attacker to the ground. Ideally the defender redirects and controls the movement of the larger, stronger attacker. (similar to taking over the rudder or a ship. I suspect that in an actual fight against some 300+ NFL lineman type, Mr. Garcia would do exactly that. Keeping the bad guy in pain and off balance, ending up in a puddle of their own piss, is the goal of a stay and conquer strategy, right?

    Respectfully yours,
    Greg Bowman

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  21. The key to actually “owning” any of these skills is practice, practice, and more practice. I am looking for a partner to train with. Just watching is not enough.

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  22. How would you do this move ? If you are 70 yrs old . When you are older, and maybe not that wonderfully strong . Do you have any moves that you can do with a cane? Thank you Janet Cruz

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  23. I enjoy the single pointers. Allows one to work more efficiently. However I am 75 and not as flexible as the demonstrator. Yet it does give me something to work on to help protect myself.

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  24. I also like the land on the throat w the elbow initiative incorporated w the arm lock. Effective! Brilliant videos, thank you.

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  28. Can never learn (or practice) enough. These are great real life situational techniques. All my black belt training is a help but does not mean much when there are no rules and the goal of the attacker is to injure or kill me. Thank you for what you provide. Good comments below. Hopefully you can help those who are already injured, elderly or in wheelchairs and seen as easy prey.

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  30. I’m with Janet Cruz on this question… How do we protect ourselves against an attacker, while we’re now elderly & using a cane? I have very little strength, but certainly need to learn some tactics! Thank you!

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  31. Thanks for the demonstration, very good to know. I appreciate these videos, it helps to see options I haven’t seen before. Y’all do a great job of presenting the information clearly and how to execute each move.

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  32. Exactly what most people need now days, great advice and demos,you can change to suit ur style but very effective stuff still, all the products ive had are wicked,the dvds are also what they say too.keep it up guys. You got loyal friends for life in uk with my m8s and myself. 1 move saved me last weekend in a club and it looked like id done nothing on the cctv so was released and my wife was safe still. Love ur stuff mixed with abit of my own. Can even see how it will help oaps or novices.Cheers guys,keep itt coming. Thankyou and anuff respect to all your guys in the us

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  36. Great move. I have learned a number of other tactical moves but this one is very simple because it uses a natural reflex of a defensive move.
    Great stuff!

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  38. I am grateful for these reminders and appreciate you sharing them with the public for free. That said, if one cannot block and trap the first punch, the rest is for naught. This beautiful technique is completely reliant upon the defenders ability to to trap the attacker’s arm.
    Once this is achieved, the rest can be performed by a 10 year old…and I like that. Someone else commented that the key to this technique (like all others) is PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!

    Thanks again and keep ’em coming.

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  41. Thanks that is most likely to work for me cents Iam tall and mit give me time to convince him that he can get hurt messing with me.

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  42. Great Mini class! I’ve watched all the first 5 lessons! Learned Valuable Maneuvers to Protect Myself !
    How do get the Free Books? Thanks to All!

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  46. Dear Bob or Jimbo; ? Thank you for this very easy to watch and learn. I will be doing it , however ,not with any one. My next door neighbor’s husband Does not want me trying any thing like these , on his wife . I certainly agree with him. Thank you Janet Cruz

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    trojan malware. I hope you check this frequently. Thanks

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  50. Love it I teaching my 20 yr.old daoghter she is my helper we train together great moves for anyone.

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