From this point, the wrestler then rolls or flips into a bridge, pulling the opponent's arms and applying pressure on them. The wrestler grabs the wrist of the opponent so that the arm is held bent against their back, and their hand is forced upwards towards the neck, thereby applying pressure to the shoulder joint. A standing variation of the camel clutch is also used, with this variation popularized by Scott Steiner in the late 1990s as he used it as his finisher, dubbed the Steiner Recliner. The Elevated double chickenwing facebuster was famously used by Ricky Steamboat in his best 2 out of 3 falls match with Ric Flair. Daniel Bryan used the move as Bryan Danielson. A rolling variation of the camel clutch is also used, with this variation popularized by Maryse Ouellet, dubbed French Pain. It can be performed from standing, sitting, or prone positions. This version is a variant which sees the opponent face up with the wrestler grabbing the opponent's legs, putting their own leg through, and twisting them as if doing a sharpshooter, but instead putting their other leg on the opponent's nearest foot, dropping down to the mat and applying pressure. Boxer attacks the opponent and strikes. This neck crank sees the wrestler wrap both hands around the opponent's face and pull back, which applies pressure to the neck and shoulder area. One way of escaping the headlock when you are on bottom. Similar to a crossface, this move sees a wrestler standing above a face-down opponent. This variation of the double chickenwing sees the wrestler wrenching the opponent up while still holding them in the double chickenwing. Bondage is the activity of tying or restraining people using equipment such as chains, cuffs, or collars for mutual erotic pleasure. With enough strength and willpower, the wrestler on defense can flip over onto their belly (and also their opponent), which is said to reverse the pressure to the one who initially had the hold locked in. [4] The maneuver's invention is credited to Barry Darsow, who was the person who gave it its name. Kazuchika Okada uses this finishing move as Money Clip. This may sometimes be preceded by an arm wrench. Another version of a surfboard, which is known as a "seated surfboard stretch" but referred to as a "modified surfboard stretch". Ken Patera performed a variation he called the Swinging Neckbreaker (not to be confused with the neckbreaker variation), where he would lock the hold on and lift the opponent off the ground, then swing him in the air. Years later, Kurt Angle adopted the ankle lock as his finisher, but would often do it from a standing position. The wrestler lies face up and slightly to the side of the opponent. This hold is unique in that it can be used as a sleeper-like submission or, should the "unconscious" opponent end up lying on their back, a pinfall. It is used by many wrestlers in the beginning of the match. It was invented and used by Baron von Raschke, as well as many members of the Von Erich family, and Blackjack Mulligan. [1] A camel clutch can also refer simply to a rear chinlock while seated on the back of an opponent, without placing the arms on the thighs. The wrestler then does a spinning toe hold and grasps the other leg, crossing them into a 4 (hence the name), and falls to the mat, applying pressure to the opponent's crossed legs with their own. The wrestler then pulls back, stretching the opponent's back, neck, and knees. This counter to the figure-four is often called a "modified Indian deathlock" or sometimes referred to as a "sharpshooter variant". A grappling hold, commonly referred to simply as a hold that in Japanese is referred to as katame-waza, is any specific grappling, wrestling, judo, or other martial art grip that is applied to an opponent. Charlotte Flair uses this move to set up for the Figure Eight Leglock. This variation is used as a submission finisher by Sasha Banks as the Bank Statement, and by Taka Michinoku as the Just Facelock. Used by Taichi as Seteii Juhjiro. This variation begins with the wrestler standing on either side of the bent-over opponent. Grappling holds are used principally to control the opponent and to advance in points or positioning. In public performance, for safety's sake, stretches are usually not performed to the point where the opponent must submit or risk injury. They then place their other leg over their own shin, creating a figure-four with their legs. While in the vise, the wrestler can control their opponent by squeezing the temples and bring them down to a seated position where more pressure can be exerted. There is also double-handed version sometimes known as a head vise. In all three variations, the wrestler slips either one or both arms underneath the opponent's armpits from behind and locks their hands behind their neck, pushing the opponent's head forward against their chest. From this point on the wrestler can either grab the opponent's wrist with the free hand and tucks their own head beneath the opponent's armpit and stand upright, locking in the hold, or simply throw the opponent's arm over their own shoulder and grab the opponent's thighs with the free hand. The wrestler reaches around the opponent's body with their arms and lifts them up, spinning the opponent in front of the wrestler's body, often to deliver a slam or most commonly a "tilt-a-whirl backbreaker" or a "pendulum backbreaker". The wrestler hooks each of the opponent's legs in one of their arms and then turns the opponent face-down, stepping over them in the process. This move has been used by many wrestlers for many years. This move is usually executed on a wrestler lying flat on their back. Marty Scurll uses it as finishing move. An armlock variation of the cloverleaf that is similar to a single leg Boston crab with armlock. The passing hand goes under the opponent's neck and around the far side to the top of the neck, where it is locked with the other hand around the neck. The wrestler first hooks each of the opponent's legs underneath their own armpits as if performing a reverse Boston crab, then reaches down and underneath the opponent's chin with both hands, applying a chinlock, and finally leaning back to pull up the opponent's head and neck. The name is derived from Charlie and Russ, the Haas Brothers, who invented this move. Submit your funny nicknames and cool gamertags and copy the best from the list. The move was also popularized in the States by Sting, who called the hold the Scorpion Death Lock and applied the hold from a seated position. The neck is squeezed inside the arm very tightly. A wrestler stands in front of an opponent and locks their hands around the opponent, squeezing them. Another counter of the electric chair position is the wrestler twisting over the opponent's shoulders so now they are facing the opposite direction, and from that position, the wrestler would backflip to hit a hurricanrana. Ken Shamrock was the first to popularize the use of this move in professional wrestling, doing his from a kneeling position. The wrestler sits on top of the opponent's torso, facing their head, with their legs on either side. This would result in the opponent's arm being shaped into a 4. This forces the opponent onto their chest while the wrestler ends in a sitting position facing the same direction as their opponent. Also commonly known as a dragon bite, this move sees the attacking wrestler behind a standing opponent, pulling them backwards into an inverted facelock and wrapping their legs around the opponent's body with a body scissors. The wrestler stands in front of the opponent while both people are facing the same direction, with some space in between the two. Some wrestlers use these holds as their finishing maneuvers, often nicknaming them to reflect their character or persona. The wrestler sits on the back of an opponent who is lying face down on the mat. The wrestler then steps over one of the opponent's arms while holding that arm's wrist, and then rolls or twists their body in mid-air while holding the wrist, forcing the opponent down to their back and ending in a cross armbar. It is often used to set up various drops and slams in singles competition. Low Ki once used a version from a back-mount position called the Dragon Clutch. Also known as a bridging wrist lock. The wrestler stands in front of and with their back to a standing opponent. It is considered legal in professional wrestling, although it is a chokehold. In this variation of a cloverleaf instead of turning around when turning the opponent over, the wrestler faces the same direction as the opponent to squat and lean forward to apply more pressure to the legs, spine, and abdomen. The attacker then either pulls straight back on the chin or wrenches it to the side. Additional pressure can be applied by grabbing the left shoulder with the right hand, or grabbing the biceps of the left arm near the elbow, then using the left hand to push the opponent's head towards the crook of the right elbow. [7] This is an illegal hold as it both involves the attacker performing the move whilst outside the ring as well as using part of the ring (the ringpost) to execute the move. Out of 6,028,151 records in the U.S. Social Security Administration public data, the first name Headlock was not present. This move can be used as a submission hold or can be used for a neckbreaker slam, or a facebuster takedown. An effective pinning hold is a winning condition in many styles of wrestling, and is known as simply a "pin". There is also an inverted version where instead of performing the move from behind the opponent, the wrestler stands in front of the opponent and uses the move in the same way as the normal full nelson. The wrestler then rolls or flips forward into a bridge, applying pressure on the wrist and elbow. It can cause serious injury to the opponent if held for long. While the move is primarily a submission move, if the opponent has their shoulders on the mat, the referee can make a three count for a pinfall. Languages. The wrestler, situated perpendicular to and behind the opponent, holds the opponent's arm with both arms, pulling the arm across their chest. This modified inverted reverse figure-four leglock variation sees the wrestler cross one leg of an opponent over them and stand on the crossed leg, then take hold of the free leg and lay down on their back, raising the opponent's legs up into the air and causing pain to their legs and lower back. It was invented by Antonio Inoki. Be aware of your surroundings. Rhea Ripley uses a standing version of this maneuver. From that position the wrestler rolls forward into a sitting position, pulling the opponent over backwards and down to the mat so that they lands on their back into a sitout pin position. [1] The wrestler then reaches forward, cups their hands with their fingers interlocking, grab the opponent's chin in their cupped hands, and lean back, pulling on the opponent's chin and applying pressure to their back. The wrestler then grabs one of the opponent's arms in a stepover armlock, turning 360° so the opponent's arm is bent around the leg of the attacking wrestler. Just like the original clawhold, the attacker applies a painful nerve hold to the adversary's abdomen, forcing them to submit or pass out. The wrestler then takes hold of their ankle with their opposite arm and pulls their leg up. This can be transitioned into a clawhold STO or iron claw slam. Also known as a "Japanese stranglehold" (goku-raku gatame), "criss-cross stranglehold", "cut-throat", and "cross-armed choke". The pressure is applied once the wrestler compresses their knees together. The wrestler places one of their legs under the chin of the opponent and pushes up. The move can be executed from a kneeling position or a standing position, depending on the wrestler's preference. This move is illegal due to usage of the ring ropes, and results in a disqualification for the wrestler should they not release the hold before a count of five. The wrestler grabs one of the opponent's legs and places the opponent's ankle between their thighs. Head locks are one of the most common positions found in street fights. Batista also used this as the Batista Bite and PAC uses this as The Brutalizer. The attacking wrestler stands over a face-down opponent, facing the same direction. Invented by Tatsumi Fujinami and popularized in the United States by Último Dragón. They then lie on top of the opponent's back and lock their arms around the opponent's face. This elevates the wrestler and places all the weight of the wrestler on the opponent. Then, the wrestler maneuvers their other arm through the "hole" created by the opponent's bent wrist, locks their hand upon their own wrist, and pulls the opponent forward, causing pressure on the opponent's arm and neck. Innovated by Ed Lewis, the wrestler begins positioned behind their opponent. Short for "stepover toehold sleeper", this hold is a modified version of an STF in which the wrestler wraps their arm around the neck of the opponent in a sleeper hold instead of pulling back on the head of the opponent. Also called a straight legbar or kneebar, it is performed similarly to an armbar by holding the opponent's leg in between the legs and arms so the opponent's kneecap points towards the body. The wrestler then extends a thumb and thrusts it into the windpipe or carotid artery of the opponent, cutting off their air or blood supply. Side headlock. Samoa Joe also uses an inverted powerbomb as a setup into the Boston crab. Naomichi Marufuji invented a single underhook variation, called Perfect Facelock. This stops the opponent from rolling out of the move and makes it harder for them to crawl to the ropes, but lessens the pressure that can be applied. Headlock definition, a hold in which a wrestler locks an arm around the opponent's head. This variant has been used by Alberto Del Rio, A.J. The opponent's arm is then hooked and pulled back into their body, stretching the forearms, biceps, and pectoral muscles. The Headlock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The wrestler then takes hold of the upper arms or wrists of the opponent and spreads them, holding the opponent in place. Known as "La mecedora" (Spanish for Rocking chair) or "La campana" (The bell) in Mexico. For a figure eight, the wrestler will then push up into a bridge. [7] A standing variation of this move was used by The Undertaker, who called it Takin' Care of Business. Also known as a "buffalo sleeper", this choke sees the wrestler kneeling behind a seated opponent before grabbing hold of one of the opponent's arms, bending it backwards overhead, and locking the opponent's wrist into the attacker's armpit. Words and phrases that rhyme with headlock: (4 results) 2 syllables: dead lock, dreadlock, dread lock, kedlock. Sometimes preceded by an arm wrench, the wrestler grasps the opponent's hand and twists backwards, placing pressure on the wrist. Chris Masters applies a standing side headlock to Shawn Michaels. Some of the more common names for grappling holds in contemporary English include: Joint lock: Any stabilization of one or more joints at their normal extreme range of motion, Armlock: A general term for joint locks at the elbow or shoulder, Leglock: A general term for joint locks at the hip, knee, or ankle, "Submission hold" redirects here. This is often a set-up for a crucifix powerbomb or a spinning crucifix toss. The wrestler stands over the opponent who is lying on the mat face up and grasps a leg of the opponent. From that point, the wrestler can apply other holds to the opponent, such as a fujiwara armbar or a three-quarter facelock. Shawn Michaels popularized this move during his wrestling career. Sometimes the wrestler may place their foot or knee on the opponent's upper back in order to exert even more pressure. Starting in the same position as a regular STF, the attacker takes both the opponent's legs, bends them at the knees, and crosses them, placing one ankle in the other leg's knee-pit. This move commonly sees an attacking wrestler dive over an opponent who is facing them, usually bent over forwards, catching the opponent in a waistlock from behind and landing back-first behind the opponent. The wrestler then "scissors" (clasps) the near arm of the opponent with one or both legs from a standing position and takes hold of the far arm of the opponent with both hands, forcing the opponent onto their side and placing stress on both shoulder joints, as well as making it harder for the opponent to breathe. This move is achieved when a wrestler wraps a forward-facing opponent's legs around their waist (either by standing behind an opponent who is lying face-first on the mat or by catching a charging opponent), applying a gutwrench hold and lifting the opponent up off the ground into the air, then either continuing lifting and falling backwards to wheelbarrow suplex, or forcing the opponent back down to the mat to hit a wheelbarrow facebuster. Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day. You can change your language preferences any time you like — just select your language from the dropdown list! The vise is done from a position in which the wrestler and the opponent are seated on the mat facing each other. The petite brunette may have had martial arts training as she subdued him with a leg … When used, these techniques may cause dislocation, torn ligaments, bone fractures, unconsciousness, or even death. As with a sleeper hold, this move can also be performed from a standing position. The opponent, ostensibly confused, normally takes the offered hand, at which point the wrestler rolls forward and into an armlock. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by performers to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. The attacking wrestler then sits next to the opponent and wraps their legs around the opponent, crossing their ankles and then tightening their grip by squeezing together their thighs or straightening their legs to compress the opponent's torso. This was used by Johnny Saint as the Johnny Saint Special. The double-handed version was a signature submission of The Great Khali, dubbed the Vice Grip. [13] It was invented by Gory Guerrero in Mexico. From here the wrestler can reach forward and perform many upper body submissions as well.[7]. 69 Edit. This typically starts with the opponent on their back, and the wrestler standing and facing them. In many cases, the wrestler will drop to the mat and lock the opponent in a bodyscissor lock to make escape even more difficult. How to use headlock in a sentence. The opponent is face down on the mat, with the attacker bending both of their legs up and tucking their ankles against their armpits. The performer of the hold then falls back while grabbing the opponent's legs or feet, hanging upside down from the ring apron. The wrestler then holds the other arm with their legs, stretching the shoulders back in a crucifying position and hyperextending the arm. The wrestler then grabs hold of the wrist of that arm and pulls it upwards, causing hyper extension of the shoulder and elbow. 01 Vulva Latina.jpg 1,280 × 831; 151 KB Also known as a cobra choke or a kata ha jime (a term borrowed from judo), this hold sees the wrestler put the opponent in a half nelson with one arm and grab the opponent's neck the other, sometimes while adding body scissors. Clinch holds can be used to close in on the opponent, as a precursor to a takedown or throw, or to prevent the opponent from moving away or striking effectively. The attacking wrestler then seizes one of their arms and proceeds to walk over the opponent while continuing to hold the arm, forcing the opponent to turn over onto their stomach. An arm-trap variation of this move was invented by WWE wrestler William Regal and is currently known as a Regal Stretch. The wrestler then pulls the opponent's head backwards with their arms and the opponent's far leg outwards with their leg. The wrestler grabs the opponent's arms and wraps their legs on the outside of them, so the wrestler's feet meet at the back of the neck of the opponent and exert a downward pressure, akin to applying a full nelson but by using the legs. The attacking wrestler stands over a face-down opponent, facing the same direction. Sheamus also uses this move. With the opponent lying face down, the wrestler sits beside the opponent, facing the same way, locks on the cobra clutch, and then arches their legs and back, bending the opponent's torso and neck upwards. [15] A variation of the cloverleaf performed by Eddie Guerrero saw the wrestler perform the maneuver from a standing position, which enabled him to pull the opponent's legs up high enough to where he could add pressure to the hold by sticking one of his knees into the other wrestler's back. This involves a wrestler suspending an opponent upside down on a turnbuckle, with the opponent's back being up against it. Head Coaches Bryan Brunk (Messiah College) and Andy Vogel (Gettysburg College) demonstrate some front headlock leg attacks. Also known as a spinning armlock. The anaconda vise is a compression choke. Katsuyori Shibata used this move as his finisher. Likewise, chokes are usually not applied to the point where they cut off the oxygen supply to the opponent's brain. The most Headlock families were found in the USA in 1880. The full nelson, which is illegal in amateur wrestling, is often used as a submission maneuver by certain wrestlers, such as Chris Masters, as shown in the accompanying picture. In an illegal version of the hold, best described as a hanging figure-four necklock, the wrestler stands on top of the turnbuckle, wraps their legs around the head of the opponent (who has their back turned against the turnbuckle) in the figure-four and falls backwards, choking the opponent. headlock stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images This move is used on an opponent trapped within the ring ropes, which makes the move illegal under most match rules. This move is the finisher of Charlie Haas. The only difference between Sting's "Scorpion Death Lock" and the current "Sharpshooter" is which leg the pressure is on, as Sting's targets the right leg and the "Sharpshooter" targets the left leg. 195 Likes, 14 Comments - Karma Rebel (@karma_rebelx) on Instagram: “Nobody: Me: Put him in a headlock with my legs ” The wrestler then uses the near hand to reach back and grab the opponent from behind the head, thus pulling the opponent's head above the wrestler's shoulder. The collar-and-elbow tie-up is one of the mainstays of professional wrestling, and many matches are begun with this move. Roman Reigns uses this move. Commonly used as a counter to an attack from behind. It is a neutral move, but it easily transitions for either wrestler to a position of dominance. Another version of the move is similar to a wheelbarrow facebuster, but instead illegally pulls the hair of the opponent while leaning back to pull up the opponent's head and neck. The attacking wrestler tucks their opponent's head underneath their armpit and wraps their arm around the neck so that the forearm is pressed against the throat. Frame his jaw with both hands, move your hips away to easier get your legs up and scissor around his … [citation needed] This move is commonly transitioned from a reverse STO. The use of a clinch hold results in the clinch. The attacker then reaches down and grabs both of the opponent's arms before sitting down, "rocking" back and forth and stretching the opponent's back. Also known as an "Octopus stretch" and Manji-gatame (japanese version), the wrestler stands behind the opponent and hooks a leg over the opponent's opposite leg. Pinning holds are also used in submission wrestling and mixed martial arts, even though the pinning hold itself is not a winning condition. The move is performed in several ways, usually involving the wrestler trapping one of the opponent's arms. The wrestler then slips one foot in front of the opponent's head and under their chin, locks their hands behind the opponent's head, and chokes the opponent by pressing their shin or instep against the opponent's trachea. The crossface chickenwing is mostly identified with Bob Backlund, who used the hold as a finishing maneuver following his comeback to the WWF in the mid-1990s and won his second world championship using the hold. The woman sits on the bed with her legs open, the active partner kneels in front of her. Fun Facts about the name Headlock. Media in category "Nude women sitting with legs wide open" The following 112 files are in this category, out of 112 total. The attacking wrestler then pulls the second rope upwards, compressing the opponent's throat between the rope and attacking wrestler's leg, choking them. Kazuchika Okada uses this move as the Red Ink. The wrestler then places the opponent's far leg in the knee-pit of the near leg, finishing the submission by putting the opponent's ankle on top of their own ankle, rolling both onto their bellies, and pushing back with the wrestler's knees. Many of these holds, when applied vigorously, stretch the opponent's muscles or twist their joints uncomfortably, hence the name. The wrestler then grabs their own wrist with their free hand, crossing it underneath the opponent's armpit and chest to lock the hold in, compressing the opponent's neck. Also known as a "Romero special". The wrestler proceeds to lean back, pulling on the leg under the armpit. A transitional hold in which an attacking wrestler hoists an opponent up onto they shoulders so that they are both facing in the same direction. The Rated R Superstar, Edge used this variation, calling it the Edgecator. The wrestler then crosses their opponent's arms, keeping them in place with the legs before applying the crossface. The wrestler places one foot down just above each of the opponent's knees and bends their legs up, hooking them around their own knees; at this point the wrestler grasps both of their opponent's wrists (usually slapping the opponent's back in an attempt to bring the arms in reach), and falls backwards while compressing the opponent's shoulder blades and lifting them off the ground. A rope-hung move sees the opponent trapped either over the top rope or between the top and second rope. One or both of the arms can be pinned. Chris Jericho popularized this move. The attacking wrestler stands behind an opponent and reaches around the opponent's neck with one arm. Known in Mexico as "La Cerrajera" (Spanish for "The Locksmith"), sees the wrestler approaching a prone opponent from the side. This allows them to limit movement and stay close to the back of their victim. Transition from a power half tilt into a side headlock turn. The wrestler then wraps their free arm under the opponent's chin as in a sleeper hold, puts their other arm through the arch created by the opponent's trapped arm, and locks their hands. The wrestler then lies on top of the opponent's back and locks their arms around the opponent's head. The wrestler sits on either side of an opponent who is lying either prone or supine on the mat, with the wrestler's legs scissoring one of the opponent's arms. This move is ambidextrous and can be performed either from a standing position, or a grounded position where the attacker applies a variation of body scissors. The wrestler approaches the opponent and reaches under the opponent's shoulders, then threads their arms up and around the opponent's torso, with their hands meeting in the middle of the opponent's back or neck (essentially an inverted full nelson hold), and tucking the opponents head in their armpit. The first is a body lock. It can also be used to immobilize an opponent by pushing them to the ground. A set-up for many throws and slams, this sees the attacking wrestler put a bent at the waist opponent to one side of them, reach the near hand around, and lock their hands around the opponent's waist. Becky Lynch uses it as the Dis-arm-her, where the attacking wrestler takes a face-down opponent's arm in a kneeling position, adding pressure by pulling back on the arm. The hold is applied when the aggressor places their middle and ring fingers into the opponent's mouth, sliding them under the tongue and jabbing into the soft tissue found at the bottom of the mouth. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible. The move is performed when a wrestler grasps the opponent's left wrist with their right hand. The wrestler then reaches over and bends one leg so that the shin is behind the knee of the straight leg and places the ankle of the straight leg in their armpit. Some holds are meant neither to pin an opponent, nor weaken them nor force them to submit, but are intended to set up the opponent for another attack. One wrestler who does use the move as a submission is Matt Hardy; his Ice Pick maneuver sees him lock the double underhook on an opponent while simultaneously trapping the opponent in a bodyscissors lock. The attacker then pulls backwards and up, wrenching the opponent's neck and spine. Define headlock. 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