Submission Special: (grappling arts)

Learn all the submission holds and grappling techniques in Tekken 5! This guide breaks down every command, escape, and name for mastering the art of the grapple.

Alright, let's dive into the submission game in Tekken 5! These grappling arts can really turn the tide of a match if you know how to pull them off and, more importantly, how to escape them. We've got a breakdown of all the moves here, so get ready to learn some new tricks.

Grappling Moves & Escapes:

• Shouaku (qct+1+2) — Escape: 2
• Kubikari Juujigatame (Neck-Cutting Cross Clutch) — ( ^ 3,4,3,1+2) — Escape: 1+2
• Ude Hishigi Haragatame (Arm-Breaking Stomach Grapple) — ( ^ 2,3,4,2,2) — Escape: 2
• Kubihineri Kaogatame (Neck-Twisting Face Clutch) — ( ^ ^ 1,3+4,1,2,1+2) — Escape: 1
• Matasaki Udejuujigatame (Thigh Tearing Arm Cross Clutch) — ( ^ ^ 1,2,4,3,1+2+3) — Escape: 2
• Tachi Gyaku Wakigatame (Standing Reverse Side Clutch) — ( ^ 1,3,2,1) — Escape: 1
• Sute Gyaku Wakigatame (Tossing Reverse Side Clutch) — ( ^ ^ 2,1,3,4,1+2) — Escape: 2
• Urakannuki Takahajime (Reverse Bar Hawk's Wing Grapple) — ( ^ ^ 3,1,4,1+2,1+2) — Escape: 1
• Shikkyaku (Back Step) — (qcb+1+4) — Escape: 2
• Banzaigatame (Eternal Life Clutch / "Banzai" means "live forever;" as in "Viva!") — ( ^ 2,1,1+2,1+2+3) — Escape: 2
• Kubihineri Kaogatame (Neck-Twisting Face Clutch) — ( ^ ^ 1,3+4,1,2,1+2) — Escape: 1
• Matasaki Udejuujigatame (Thigh Tearing Arm Cross Clutch) — ( ^ ^ 1,2,4,3,1+2+3) — Escape: 2
• Tachi Gyakuwakigatame (Standing Reverse Side Clutch) — ( ^ 1,3,2,1) — Escape: 1
• Sute Gyaku Wakigatame (Tossing Reverse Side Clutch) — ( ^ ^ 2,1,3,4,1+2) — Escape: 2
• Urakannuki Takahajime (Reverse Bar Hawk's Wing Grapple) — ( ^ ^ 3,1,4,1+2,1+2) — Escape: 1
• Udehishigi Haragatame (Arm-Crushing Stomach Clutch) — (wr3 or b,f+3:1+2) — Escape: (None)
• Kubihineri Kaogatame (Neck-Twisting Face Clutch) — ( ^ 1,3+4,1,2,1+2) — Escape: 1
• Matasaki Udejuujigatame (Thigh-Tearing Arm Cross Clutch) — ( ^ ^ 1,2,4,3,1+2+3) — Escape: 2
• Kanibasami (Crab Pinch) — (qct+3+4) — Escape: 1
• Zenten Udejuujigatame (Forward-Rolling Arm Cross Clutch) — ( ^ 3,4,1+2) — Escape: 1
• Achilles Kengatame (Achilles Tendon Clutch) — ( ^ 4,2,1+2) — Escape: 2
• Hiza Juujigatame (Knee Cross Clutch) — ( ^ ^ 3,1,4,1+2) — Escape: 1
• Zenten Achilles Kengatame (Forward-Rolling Achilles Tendon Clutch) — ( ^ ^ 1,3,2+4,3+4,1+2) — Escape: 2
• Tobitsuki Achilles Kengatame (Flying Achilles Tendon Clutch) — (run_f,f,F+3) — Escape: (None)
• Hiza Juujigatame (Knee Cross Clutch) — ( ^ 3,1,4,1+2) — Escape: 1
• Zenten Achilles Kengatame (Forward-Rolling Achilles Tendon Clutch) — ( ^ 1,3,2+4,3+4,1+2) — Escape: 2

Tips for Grappling:

• Practice these commands in training mode until they feel natural. Getting the timing and input right is key.
• Pay close attention to the escape commands. Knowing whether to press 1, 2, 1+2, or 1+2+3 can save you from a lot of damage.
• Some grapples have no escape, like the Udehishigi Haragatame and Tobitsuki Achilles Kengatame. These are high-risk, high-reward moves, so use them wisely!
• The notation `^` means