Kata ha jime (shoulder choke), also spelled Katahajime, is a chokehold in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in the Shime-waza list. Kata ha jime uses the lapel of the judo uniform to exert pressure on the carotid arteries (minimal pressure also being applied to... more »
Katate Jime, is a choke on the trachea (air choke hold) performed either standing or at ground fighting from mount or guard positions. This choke is a part of the syllabus of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Japanese Jujutsu. This hold is an air choke hold. It is relatively easy to perform and has the... more »
The kesa gatame (scarf hold) is a common pinning technique used in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This technique is typically used immediately following a throw or other takedown, and while waiting for or creating a submission. This technique, like other pins, allows the person on top to rest while creating stress for the opponent.... more »
Makura kesa gatame (pillow scarf hold) A strong ground hold in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that lends itself well to MMA fighting with striking. The tori holds the uke in a Kesa Gatame, but the leg of the tori nearest the mat is brought up towards and underneath the uke’s head so that tori... more »
Neil Adrian Adams is a British judoka who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals in judo. His achievements include a gold medal at the 1981 World Judo Championships in Maastricht, the Netherlands, plus silver medals in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympic Games and the 1983 Judo World Championships. Adams was also five-time... more »
Okuri eri jime (sliding lapel strangle) is one of the twelve constriction techniques of Kodokan Judo in the Shime waza list. It is a purely gi technique, but the principles are very similar to the rear kaked chocke and many other no-gi chokes. It mainly disrupts blood flow through both carotids using the collars... more »
The omoplata (shoulder blade) is a commonly featured shoulder lock in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The locking mechanism is similar to the kimura lock, but instead of using a figure-four, it is applied using a leg. The omoplata can be applied from the guard, by placing one leg under the opponent’s armpit and turning 180 degrees... more »
In Ryote-jime (two-hand strangle) two hands on either side of the neck apply the strangle by twisting of the wrists. Like juji-jime, but without the crossed arm movement. Any movement can be considered Ryote-jime, the two videos demonstrating two collar grips, fingers in-thumbs out and thumbs out-fingers in. Other collar grips will suffice. Another... more »
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 »
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 »
In this video, Kodokan Judo 10th dan Kyuzo Mifune and his students demonstrate the wide variety of techniques in judo: nagewaza, or standup grappling and throws newaza, or ground grappling and pins and submissions randori, or sparring kata, or forms Although the narrator speaks in Japanese, it’s not really necessary to understand him –... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Yonkyo (fourth teaching) is one of the basic pinning techniques (katame waza) of aikido. Within aikido circles, it is regarded with something of an awe, because of the distinct pain it induces. It is a shoulder control similar to ikkyo, but with both hands gripping the forearm. The knuckles (from the palm side) are... more »