Ryaku ju(u)ji gote

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Ryaku", meaning "simple or not-in-the-strict-way", the next two characters part is pronounced "juji", meaning "a cross" and the last two characters part is pronounced "gote", meaning "hand or wrist". Thus this technique means "lock your opponent's hand in the same way as Juji gote , but in much simpler way". This is a variation of "Juji gote".

Techniques

Ryaku jujigote is used when your left(right) hand is seized with your opponent's right(left) hand. Practice Juji gote before you try this technique.

Start.	Your opponent seizes your left hand with his right hand.	Attach your right hand on to his right hand's back.	Push out your left elbow to bend his arm in "S" shape.
Push down your left elbow and lift up your right elbow.	Kick to prevent his further attack.	Prepare for the next movement.

Tips Push out your right elbow to lock his right hand.	Click here to see stop motion figures of the animation below.
	Your right hand must be kept in the figure shown left. This will help you to make his arm bent in "S" shape.
	If your right hand is rather straight, this technique will not work effectively.

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