Kata gatame
Kata gatame (shoulder hold) is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo. It is also one of the 25 techniques of Danzan Ryu’s constriction arts, Shimete, list. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold. In Judo it is primarily a hold down as to submit a stronger... more »