Omote gyaku, outer wrist lock - Ninjutsu

By Yossi Sheriff

Omote gyaku (表逆), (אומוטה גיאקו) is an important aspect of the kihon happo and a very effective hand lock. Omote gyaku usually breaks the insertion of the wrist extensors or tears these tendons along with the last two fingers extensors. It is considered an important combination to Ura gyaku, inner wrist lock - Ninjutsu

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This technique incorporates these attributes of Meta Perspectives:

  1. Intermediate level of expertise
  2. Low level of violence
  3. Medium level of violence
  4. High level of violence