Functional Wrist Locks

Online Instruction + Support

Few submissions catch experienced grapplers off guard like a well-executed wrist lock. Professor Harris teaches six foundational wrist-lock families, positional applications, and structured practice methods that develop timing, sensitivity, and precision. Ready to transform one of grappling's most overlooked weapons into a dependable skill? Let's go.

INSIDE THE COURSE

What You'll Learn

Six Wrist-Lock Families

Study the six foundational wrist-lock families that form a complete submission system applicable across a wide range of positions.

Applications from Every Position

Apply wrist locks effectively from guard, mount, side mount, scarf hold, triangle chokes, standing positions, takedowns, and self-defense situations.

Mechanics That Make Them Work

Understand the mechanical principles, leverage, and positioning that make wrist locks consistently effective—not just occasional, low-percentage surprises.

See What Others Miss

Train your awareness to recognize wrist-lock opportunities that appear during common exchanges—openings most practitioners overlook entirely.

Timing, Sensitivity & Precision

Build timing, sensitivity, and precision through structured practice methods that transform wrist locks from technique knowledge into dependable skill.

Chin Na Meets Modern BJJ

Discover how traditional Chin Na principles complement and deepen modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wrist-lock applications for greater versatility and understanding.

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What You Get

All Roy Harris Academy courses include access to:

High Quality Learning Materials

Instantly access professionally recorded video lessons with supportive PDFs and worksheets available to download.

Direct Support Via Course Comments

Don’t wait for answers. Ask directly in each lesson’s comment section and get a response within 48-hours, directly from Roy and his team of experts.

The Virtual Mat Community

Enrollment includes an invitation to our online community, The Virtual Mat, where you can connect with like-minded people and learn from each other as well as our team.

FAQs

How long do I have access to the course material?

You have access to the course videos and online materials for two years. Any PDFs or other files you download are yours to keep.

How much time is required for the course?

My courses contain 2-3 hours of video content that you can watch at your own pace. I recommend setting 1-2 hours over 3-5 days to properly absorb and implement the information from my courses.

How can I get help or support during the course?

You can leave a comment below any lesson within the course and I'll do my best to respond promptly. If you need additional help please reach out to roy@royharris.com. For custom training plans or in-depth questions I recommend booking a 1-on-1 virtual session.

What if I'd like personalized coaching as I work through the course?

If you'd like individualized guidance, Professor Harris also offers private lessons and one-on-one consultations.

Whether you're interested in refining your wrist locks, improving another aspect of your Jiu-Jitsu, or developing a more structured training plan, personalized instruction provides direct feedback tailored to your goals, experience level, and learning style.

If you'd like to discuss private coaching or schedule a consultation, simply use the contact information provided on this website. We'd be honored to help you continue your development.

I've always heard that wrist locks are low-percentage techniques. Is that true?

That's a common misconception.

Like any submission, wrist locks become high- or low-percentage depending on when, where, and how they're applied.

Throughout this course, Professor Harris demonstrates that wrist locks are not isolated "tricks," but natural extensions of positional control, leverage, timing, and precision. Once you understand the mechanics behind them, you'll begin recognizing opportunities that many practitioners simply don't see.

The goal isn't to force wrist locks.

It's to recognize the moments when they're already available.


Do wrist locks require exceptional grip strength or hand strength?

Not at all.

One of the central themes of this instructional is that successful wrist locks rely far more on precision than power.

You'll learn how angle, leverage, body positioning, timing, and structural alignment work together to create efficient wrist locks with surprisingly little muscular effort.

As your understanding improves, you'll discover that small adjustments often produce much greater results than simply squeezing harder.

I've been training for years but rarely see wrist-lock opportunities. Will this course help?

Absolutely.

One of the most valuable outcomes of this instructional is learning to recognize opportunities that have been there all along.

As you study the six foundational wrist locks and their applications from guard, mount, side mount, scarf hold, triangle chokes, standing positions, and self-defense scenarios, you'll begin noticing wrist-lock opportunities during exchanges that previously seemed insignificant.

Many students are surprised by how often the wrist presents itself once they know what to look for.

Is this course just a collection of wrist-lock techniques?

No.

While you'll certainly learn numerous applications, this course is fundamentally about developing a complete wrist-lock system.

Professor Harris teaches the underlying mechanics, positional concepts, timing, sensitivity, and structured training methods that allow you to adapt wrist locks across a wide variety of situations.

The objective isn't simply to memorize techniques.

It's to develop a dependable skill set that continues growing long after you've finished the course.

I'm over 40. Will these techniques still work for me?

Yes.

In fact, wrist locks often become even more valuable as athleticism naturally changes over time.

Because they rely on leverage, precision, timing, and intelligent body mechanics rather than explosive movement or brute strength, wrist locks can become highly effective tools for practitioners who value efficiency over athleticism.

Many students discover that improving their precision allows them to accomplish more while using considerably less effort.

I've watched many instructional videos before, but I still struggle to apply techniques during sparring. Why would this course be different?

Watching a technique and developing the ability to perform it under resistance are two entirely different things.

That's why this course goes beyond demonstrating techniques.

Professor Harris also shares structured practice methods designed to help you transform technical knowledge into measurable skill. Through focused repetitions, progressive training, and purposeful practice, you'll develop greater timing, sensitivity, precision, and confidence before introducing the techniques into live sparring.

Knowledge is important.

Purposeful practice is what transforms knowledge into performance.