User:Jdcollins13/Gable grip (grappling)
| Gable grip | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Clinch hold |
| Style | Greco-Roman wrestling |
| AKA | Greco grip, Monkey grip |
In grappling a gable grip, named for Olympic wrestling gold medalist and Collegiate wrestling Coach Dan Gable, is a term for a secure method a practitioner utilizes to clasp their hands together, in order to either execute an offensive or defensive technique. Originally used in Greco-Roman wrestling, it is now common in many combat sports.
Technique description
[edit]In order to execute a gable grip a practitioner clasps his hands together, palm-to-palm, with hands in 90-degree variation one from another. The practitioner will finish the grip by wrapping the fingers so that they contact the dorsal portion of each respective hand. This grip’s usage is securely clasping a practitioner's hands together without the possible danger associated with interlacing their fingers. The gable grip is an ideal grip whenever enough space is available to create an angle of 90-degree between the arms of the practitioner, when a greater angle is necessary; practitioners generally employ an S-grip instead.
Offensive usage
[edit]The gable grip is ideal whenever a submission requires a secure grip of the hands, and the position is such that the hands may meet at the palms. Several chokeholds utilize the gable grip to complete; some examples are the north–south choke, guillotine choke, and the rear naked choke variation requiring clasped hands. Joint locks at times also employ a gable grip; some such locks include the achilles lock, and heel hook.
Defensive usage
[edit]A practitioner often utilizes the gable grip in defensive situations when defending against or countering a submission attempt. When the submission attempt is against the wrist or arm of the practitioner, the gable grip is generally a last resort before submitting. In other cases, a practitioner may employ the grip to stay close to their opponent in order to limit their opportunities to attempt submissions.
Neutral usage
[edit]In addition, practitioners frequently utilize gable grip in neutral circumstances, especially in clinch fighting situations, where a practitioner utilizes it either in an attempt to gain an advantage, in order to throw or takedown an opponent, or to prevent an opponent from gaining such an advantage.
Included systems
[edit]Wrestling
[edit]- Collegiate wrestling
- Greco-Roman Wrestling
- Olympic wrestling