History of Armlock in Timeline

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Armlock

An armlock is a grappling technique that manipulates the elbow or shoulder joint through hyperextension, hyperflexion, or hyperrotation. Armpit locks immobilize and pin opponents. Armbars hyperextend the elbow, encompassing variations like the traditional armbar. Armcoils, such as the Americana, Kimura, and Omaplata, hyperrotate the arm, affecting either the shoulder, elbow, or both, based on the individual's joint flexibility. These joint locks are utilized in various martial arts and grappling sports.

1924: Robin Reed uses double wristlock

In 1924, Robin Reed utilized the double wristlock to secure pins on his way to winning an Olympic gold medal.

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June 1925: Double wristlock usage in wrestling match

In June 1925, The Spokesman-Review reported Jim "Cyclone Thompson" Corrigan's submission of the deputy sheriff of Worley, Idaho, using a double wristlock, though the mechanics of the hold were not described.

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1928: NCAA rulebook on double wristlock

In 1928, the National Collegiate Athletic Association rulebook cautioned against twisting the double wristlock into an illegal hammerlock and expressed concern about the dangers of a legally applied double wristlock.

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1955: Tsunetane Oda demonstrates the double wristlock technique

In 1955, Tsunetane Oda, a judo groundwork specialist who died that year, was shown on video demonstrating the double wristlock technique.

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