Twisting Shoulder Lock

Twisting Shoulder Lock

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Counter to the arm triangle defense from the fireman's carry position:

  1. After executing the fireman's carry, transition into the scarf hold position.
  2. When the opponent starts to frame against your neck, attempt the arm triangle.
  3. If the opponent defends using the telephone defense, preventing the arm triangle, proceed with the counter technique.
  4. Place your head below the opponent's elbow while maintaining the grip on their arm.
  5. Apply pressure on their elbow, pushing it into their head, and simultaneously grab their wrist with your other hand.
  6. Pull and rotate the opponent's wrist outward, executing a twisting shoulder lock.
  7. Ensure the opponent's elbow is bent to create a lever for the shoulder rotation.
  8. Focus on rotating the shoulder against its natural movement for an effective lock.
  9. Understand that the principles of shoulder locks apply across various positions, and once mastered, can be applied whenever the opportunity arises.

This technique serves as a powerful counter to the arm triangle defense, utilizing the principles of shoulder locks in a different context.