figure four

English
An attacker using a figure four hold on a leg. The position of the attacker's arms are said to resemble the number '4'.

Etymology

figure +‎ four From creating a figure that is akin to the glyph "4"

Noun

figure four (plural figure fours)

  1. (combat sports) A grappling position where a fighter grabs an opponent's limb and then holds on to his or her own wrist with the other hand. Used in various joint locks.
  2. (climbing) Alternative form of figure 4

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