Americana

The Americana, also known as the keylock or figure-four arm lock, is a shoulder lock that is applied by isolating the opponent's arm with a figure-four hold. This technique primarily targets the opponent's rotator cuff and shoulder joint.

Execution

1. Secure a dominant position, typically side control or mount.
2. Use one hand to pin the opponent's wrist to the mat.
3. Thread your other arm under the opponent's arm and grab your own wrist to form the figure-four grip.
4. Apply pressure by lifting the opponent's elbow while keeping their wrist pinned, forcing their shoulder to lock.

Key Points

• Maintain control of the opponent's arm throughout the setup.
• Ensure the opponent's arm is at a right angle to their body to maximize leverage.
• Apply force gradually to secure the submission without injuring your training partner.

Related Techniques

• Kimura
• Omoplata
• Armbar
• Arm Drag

Tags

#Submissions #ShoulderLocks #SideControl #Mount #Submission #Intermediate #Shoulder #Both #Highstrategicimportance #Kimura #Armbar #Keylock #Figure-FourArmLock #Americana #GracieJiu-Jitsu #ChavedeAmericana #UdeGarami