Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials 4 DVD Set by Alain Burrese (Preowned)

Joint locks are some of the most versatile techniques found in martial art curriculums. They can be used to submit opponents, control rowdy people, or injure attackers, making them ideal for various self-defense and violent encounters, and a must for anyone working in law enforcement or security. Unfortunately, they can also be some of the most difficult techniques to learn and master. That is until now.

The Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials series is a comprehensive guide to joint locks and one of the most complete programs available for practical joint locking information. In this original Aiki Productions DVD series, Hapkido and Self-defense instructor Alain Burrese presents detailed instruction on the mechanics of each lock, proper execution, and various applications to enable the viewer to learn the essentials of applying joint locks in any situation. This program is a must for every serious student of martial arts and self-defense.

Volume 1: Wrist Locks includes detailed instruction on a variety of wrist locks, including: an explanation of the wrist, outer wrist lock, inner wrist lock, reverse handshake, S locks, faucet locks, and more. If you want to take your joint locking ability to the next level, you must have Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 1: Wrist Locks.

Volume 2: Arm Bars & Elbow Locks includes detailed instruction on a variety of arm bars and elbow locks including: an explanation of the elbow joint, basic arm bars and variations, arm breaks, armpit clamps, and ground applications. If you want to take your joint locking ability to the next level, you must have Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 2: Arm Bars and Elbow Locks.

Volume 3: Shoulder Locks includes detailed instruction on a variety of shoulder locks, including: an explanation of the shoulder, raising arm locks, pulling shoulder locks, various chicken wing locks, figure four locks, and more. If you want to take your joint locking ability to the next level, you must have Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 3: Shoulder Locks.

Volume 4: Finger Locks includes detailed instruction on a variety of finger locks, including: an explanation of the finger, handshake techniques, pressing fingers down, forcing fingers up behind the back, escapes from various holds, and more. If you want to take your joint locking ability to the next level, you must have Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials Volume 4 Finger Locks.

About the Instructor:

Alain Burrese's background includes serving as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, a sniper instructor with the 2nd Infantry Division, living and training in South Korea where he continues to return and train in hapkido, and various bouncing, bodyguard, and security positions. He teaches Self-defense, Safety, and Martial Art programs around the country and his previous works include the Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials series, Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, and Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks.

Length: 5 hours & 48 min. on 4 DVDs

Publication date: 2010