An Idiom describing a specialized grab which utilizes threading and re-grabbing and already grabbed arm/hand with the opposite hand facing in the reverse direction, of the prior grabbing hand.

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The Barber Pole Grab take advantage of the fact that to break a grab on must typically pull away toward the grabbing thumb.  By threading under the grabbing arm/arm and re-grabbing facing the reverse direction, the Barber Pole Grab reduces the chance that the opponent can break away while you are switching grabbing hands.

The Barber Pole Grab has the advantage of setting the new grabbing hand into a position to be able to rotate the grabbed arm, if so desired.

The combination of the two grabs effectively closes the circle with the intent of preventing the opponent from escaping your grab.

Derivation:

The Barber Pole Grab gets its name from the visual similarity to the stripes on the barber pole, which spiral each other.

Related Definition(s):

Break, Circle, Contour, Grab

Related Term(s):

Axis of Rotation, Rotating Axis, Thread, Vise-Like