Sankaku gatame (triangle arm lock) is one of the official 29 grappling techniques of Kodokan Judo. It is one of the nine joint techniques of the Kansetsu waza list, one of the three grappling lists in Judo’s katame waza enumerating 29 grappling techniques. [1] This hold starts from a possition similar to kami-shiho-gatame. Tori... more »
A triangle choke (called Sankaku-Jime in judo) is a type of figure-four chokehold which strangles the opponent by encircling the opponent’s neck and one arm with the legs in a configuration similar to the shape of a triangle. The technique is a type of lateral vascular restraint that constricts the blood flow from the... more »
The single leg takedown (often shortened to single leg or single) involves grabbing one of the legs of the opponent, usually with both hands, and using the position to force the opponent to the ground. Typically, the lower part of the leg is pulled in one direction, while the torso or shoulder is used... more »
Tate shiho gatame, known as “Montada” in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi waza, of Kodokan Judo. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a mounted position. In tate shiho gatame you sit astride your opponent knees up high under armpits to avoid being bucked or alternatively lying on top... more »
Te gatame (hand arm lock) is one of the official 29 grappling techniques of Kodokan Judo. It is one of the nine joint techniques of the kansetsu waza list, one of the three grappling lists in Judo’s Katame waza enumerating 29 grappling techniques. From Uke’s right side, slip your left hand through Uke’s right... more »
Thigh-pinch takedown is a Wrestling/BJJ technique to bring the opponent down to the mat and starting ground-fighting. This move is often used in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)... more »
Tori tries a Tomoe Nage (circle throw), Uke lock the attack with a strong defense and kneeling. Tori, using Uke’s reaction, continues the action by rotating the hips and applying Juji gatame. Jujigatame, or cross armlock is one of the most effective armlocks in Judo, and it is consistently the number one winning armlock... more »
Tsukkomi Jime (lift pull strangle) is a done either from standing position or from the guard by pressing the carotid arteries and the trachea with knuckles. It is a part of the syllabus of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Japanese Jujutsu. This choke hold uses pressure on the trachea and therefore is mainly an... more »
The twister (a similar move in wrestling is known as a guillotine) is a sideways body bend and neck crank, which involves forcing the head towards the shoulder while controlling the body, hence causing lateral hyperflexion of the cervical spine. The technique involves tension in several bodyparts, and depending on the flexibility of the... more »
Ude gatame (straight arm lock) is one of the official 29 grappling techniques of Kodokan Judo. It is one of the nine joint techniques of the Kansetsu-waza list, one of the three grappling lists in Judo’s Katame-waza enumerating 29 grappling techniques. All of Judo’s competition legal joint techniques are arm locks. Tori’s knee closest... more »
Ushiro kesa gatame (rear scarf hold) is a Judo pinning hold, one of the variations of kesa gatame. To perform the technique, sit down by their head on one side of a laid-down partner – with your legs in the same direction as theirs. The arm nearest your opponents head goes either under their... more »
Waki gatame (ude hishigi waki gatame), the armpit lock, also known as Karada-gatame (Body lock) if more than just the armpit is used to apply the lock. Many variations of this technique, the above the classic version. Tori’s armpit is rested on uke’s elbow and the arm bent against the elbow. One can only assume... more »
Yoko shio gatame (side four quarters hold) is a pinning hold used in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tori (White) Is to the side of Uke with both knees spread wide apart. Tori has passed one hand under Uke’s neck and grips lapel of Uke’s Gi. The other hand has passed between Uke’s leg and... more »