Pictionary of Wrestling Holds
Crucifix Armbar


Personal definition:

Wrestlers position themselves back to back. The wrestler wraps his arms around his opponent's arms and lifts him up by bending over.
Big Book of Wrestling Moves definition: Armbar, Crucifix
Used by : Antonio Inoki, Sgt. Craig Pittman, Jerry Flynn, Kendo Ka Shin
AKA : Code Red (Pittman), Cross Arm Scissors, Cross Arm Breaker, Jujigatame
Description : The victim is on their back, the attacker applies a scissor lock on the arm with their legs and falls backwards while holding the victim's arm. The attacker applies pressure by pulling down on the victim's arm so their elbow is hyperextended across the attacker's body.
Wiki definition: The wrestler holds an opponent's arm with his arms, pulling the arm across his chest. He is situated perpendicular to and behind the opponent. The wrestler then holds the other arm with his legs, stretching the shoulders back in a crucifying position and hyperextending the elbow.

This technique is also called a cross armbreaker, or jujigatame, a term borrowed from Judo.

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Personal rating:

Ease of execution: 7.00
Required strength: 6.87
Required resistance: 7.21
Effectiveness: 7.73
Autonomy: 2.11


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