Did You Know? The Americana Lock Has Brazilian Roots!
The Americana, also known as the keylock or paintbrush lock, is one of the first submissions most Jiu-Jitsu students learn — but its story goes way back!
This classic shoulder lock was popularized in Brazil during the early days of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, when visiting American wrestlers and judokas trained with the Gracies. Because those American fighters often used this lock, it became known in Brazil as the “Americana.” 
Today, it’s a timeless submission — simple, effective, and still used by world champions!
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