Key Lock

Key Lock

Also known as Americana, it is a shoulder lock where the practitioner isolates the arm and applies pressure by rotating it outward. It is commonly executed from side control or mount.

Where Key Lock connects

Comes from

Side Control
Side Control
Key Lock

Key Lock

Leads to

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Champions who use it

Technique videos

John Danaher on Mastering the American Lock

John Danaher on Mastering the American Lock

Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

The Keylock: Underrated BJJ Submission or Worthless in 2024?

The Keylock: Underrated BJJ Submission or Worthless in 2024?

Chewjitsu

What's The Difference Between Keylock & Kimura Armlocks in BJJ ?

What's The Difference Between Keylock & Kimura Armlocks in BJJ ?

Chewjitsu

6 more videos

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How to escape it

Key Lock Defense | Simple & Effective BJJ Escape

Key Lock Defense | Simple & Effective BJJ Escape

Gracie Barra Aliso Viejo

Rob Teaches A Keylock/Escape

Rob Teaches A Keylock/Escape

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Sequences with this technique

2 sequences

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Related techniques

Americana
Americana
Kimura
Kimura
Mount
Mount
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