What is an americana?

The americana is a shoulder lock similar to the kimura but rotating the opposite direction. You pin their arm to the mat, grip their wrist, and paint their hand toward their hip while keeping their elbow stationary. Common from mount and side control. Also called a keylock or V-lock.

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