The Arm Wringer is one of the most basic control moves in women’s wrestling. Its goal is mainly to control the victim and not to actually inflict lasting damage on her, although prolonged or successive arm wringers can be used to weaken the arm thus setting the victim up for an arm submission (like an armbar). The arm wringer is not a particularly spectacular hold but it is very efficient at what it’s supposed to achieve.

The attacker grabs hold of the victim’s wrist and starts twisting it. That’s all there is to it.

Possible escape: despite the fact that it doesn’t look at all like an impressive move, the arm wringer can be extremely painful for the victim. There are several possible ways to escape it. If you have your left arm in an arm wringer, you can put your right hand down onto the floor and flip over your head to relieve the pressure. You can also flip backwards if the direction of the twist on your arm requires it. A good boot to the gut may also convince your attacker to release the hold.

Efficiency: While you’re not likely to see a wrestlerette tap to an arm wringer, it will allow the attacker to control and to maneuver the victim, and applied repeatedly, it will weaken the targeted limb.

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