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Wrist Locks No-Gi: 6 Setups Most Grapplers Ignore
ByRashguard Guy August 13, 2026September 8, 2026

Quick Answer: Wrist locks in no-gi work by isolating the wrist joint and applying rotational or bending force beyond its natural range. They fire from guard bottom, mount top, side control, and front headlock — any moment your opponent posts a hand to create space. Legal in most no-gi rulesets including ADCC and IBJJF No-Gi…

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Wrist Lock BJJ: 6 No-Gi Submissions Nobody Defends
ByRashguard Guy July 18, 2026

Quick Answer: A wrist lock in BJJ bends or twists the wrist past its range of motion until your opponent taps. It works exceptionally well in no-gi because you don’t need a sleeve or lapel to attack it — the hand is always exposed. The highest-percentage wrist lock bjj setups come from closed guard, while…

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