The Nelson Holds are wrestling techniques that aim to pin the opponent by immobilizing the arms and neck to secure a dominant position. It is originally a Catch wrestling move named after Horatio Nelson, an Admiral of a British fleet during the Napoleonic wars.
There are various types of nelson holds, such as the full nelson, quarter nelson, half-nelson, and power half-nelson. The full nelson is a type of neck crank and, therefore, cannot be performed under the rules of many BJJ tournaments that ban spine manipulation.
Uh-oh… You’re caught in the Half Nelson, aren’t you?
Not a pleasant position to be in, for sure. But there are ways to escape it!
Josh Barnett demonstrates a fantastic Half Nelson counter – the Armbar!
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