Armlock vs. Armbar

Armlock vs. Armbar — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Armlock and Armbar

Armlocknoun

A wrestling move in which the opponent's arm is held immobile.

Armbarnoun

(combat sports) A joint lock where the elbow is hyperextended in order to cause pain or injury.

Armlocknoun

Any of several distinct attacks against an opponent’s arm in martial arts.

Armbarverb

To apply this kind of joint lock.

Armlocknoun

Power to control or heavily influence something or someone.

Armlockverb

(transitive) To hold in an armlock.

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