Aikido Sankyo Defenses Against Wrist Grabs

This page examines the Aikido Sankyo defense against wrist grabs. This self-defense technique is used against an opponent who has grabbed a person by their wrist. Sankyo is one of the key techniques taught to Aikido students.

For other Aikido techniques (i.e. Aikido wrist locks, elbow locks, counters or dislocations), visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Aikido Techniques section.

Aikido Sankyo Defense Against Wrist Grabs

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