Translation guide
A grappling technique that controls an opponent's leg, commonly used in martial arts like judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and wrestling.
He made his opponent tap out with a leg lock.
An alternative term also meaning 'leg joint technique'. Less common than 足関節技 but still understood.
Some leg locks are prohibited in judo.
Loanword from English, used in MMA and BJJ contexts. Casual and widely recognized among practitioners.
He is a master of leg locks.
Referring to named submissions like kneebar, ankle lock, etc.
Kneebar, a leg lock hyperextending the knee. Literally 'knee cross hold'.
The kneebar is a very powerful technique.
Ankle lock, a submission targeting the ankle joint. Common in judo and BJJ.
Achilles lock, a type of ankle lock that compresses the Achilles tendon. Often used in catch wrestling and BJJ.
Heel hook, a rotational leg lock attacking the knee. Loanword used in MMA and no-gi grappling.
In casual conversation among martial artists, the loanword レッグロック is common. In formal instruction or writing, 足関節技 is preferred.
He won the match with an ankle lock.
The Achilles lock causes severe pain in the ankle.
Heel hooks are dangerous, so caution is needed.