Learn how to do a pillow hold (makura kesa gatame) with this online Judo lesson for beginners in this free martial arts video from master Judo instructor Richard... 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 »