How to Do Wrist Manipulations | Krav Maga Defense

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Master Rhon Mizrachi: We are talking about wrist manipulation or manipulation of the wrist, elbow, anything on the arm. We want to remember that when we deal with that material in the art, we apply manipulation to the wrist for two purposes.

One is a defensive purpose. We have to keep in mind that the art, to some degree, was designed for the law enforcement community, as well. Therefore, you can't just hit everybody and sometimes it's easier to solve problem with wrist manipulations.

Of course, we use it for offensive purposes when we deal with taking down hostile individuals and moving them from point A to point B, when you want them to comply.

Let's first talk about the more common wrist manipulations that you see. I'm sorry, but you're going to have to donate your hands for that purpose. Okay, so the most common one that you would see is that famous "S" shape or goose neck situation.

What you want to remember about this wrist manipulation, is that it's important that all the joints are going to be bent. Therefore, wrist is bent. Elbow is bent, sorry, not straight. Wrist is bent and not straight.

Once you're here, it's important that the form will stay parallel to the ground. There will be a squeeze between the two hands. Once the squeeze were applied, they'll be rotation from my hands so the direction will come to here.

A wrist manipulation like this could be applied in many, many ways. For example, if Ravi grabbed my arm and I do not want to punch him, for various reasons. All I can do is apply a manipulation to his wrist and come out of it in that direction.

I can also apply this manipulation when he grabbed my shirt. Obviously, I'm afraid of a head butt so I'm right away going to protect myself but from here, I can apply exactly the same wrist manipulation. How do you feel?

Ravi: Fine, sir.

[theamazingjay]

:D "How do you feel...?" Also a caring guy. That's how you teach MA.

[blaze]

I really like this mans approach and demonstrations but from my personal experience this kind of move only works if you're grip strength is stronger than the person you are doing it too. While technique is key, raw power can not be under estimated. 

[beausherman]

This was a very helpful video for understanding wrist manipulations, thank you very much!

[kobi]

The initial grasp to apply the wrist manipulation requires great precision. Especially when you are under a violent attack, you will not be capable of that kind of precision.

[JamDaaMan]

Ah thats a nice Wrist manipulation 

*tips fedora*

[jacksonmock]

My dad taught me this when I was 10 for self defense

[SteaIthyMuffin]

I'm really getting into these videos. I also like how frequently they come out.

[CreeperKiller]

The instructor kind of sounds like the voice actor for Viktor Reznov from Call of Duty, and looks like the actual character.

[Sabumnim]

I would definitely use wrist manipulations and locks as instructed in Hapkido small differences to the untrained person but far more effective.

[Dr_Al-Hashemi]

The donor's facial expression when he tried to grab his shirt is priceless 😭

[sajjadhaqCC]

did anyone else notice his purple toenail?

[Raul]

taken from Choi Li Fut. One of the things I like about Krav Maga is the eclecticism.

[HollaenderFL]

Look at the five basic techniques from Aikido: Ikkyo, Nikkyo, Sankyo, Yonkyo, Gonkyo. You will not be disappointed.

[HatterCat]

learned the first one today at tkd class

[charlesramseur]

One might wonder how you get out of a wrist lock such as the one he's demonstrating that would be an interesting technique to see

[alphacenturi]

Like a junior Ben Kingsley, excellent btw

[albertsantos]

I have heard rumors that there is a man who aspires to become the first martial arts action star and singer. He is of Spanish descent. He wants to change entertainment and create opportunities for the Latin people and immigration. He likes Bruce Lee and wants to advance Jeet Kune Do into his own fighting art. Many say he is very fast when he strikes whether it be a kick or a punch. People also say he is a handsome guy with a big heart. He goes by the name of "Kenji Lucian".

[Tobby]

I love the green belt dude. He looks constipated.

[blacklistairsoft]

this can only work if you practice amot

[simonedwards]

I like the atemi with the palm followed by nikajo. Yoshinkan 101