Paula,
I've experienced the same thing. Although, at my dojo we usually don't grab like that for safety's sake, and it really does hurt the wrist, especially if you're small boned. When I do experience this, it's by men with big hands. They grab for above my wrist but end up grabbing on top of my wrist. And yes, there is a limited range of motion when this happens.
The key is to not let them fully complete the grab before they end up really bearing down hard on you. Or you can place your wrist into the palm of their hand right before they grab you. Just make sure your timing is right on this one, though, or they will just move for the usual place.
Anne Marie
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