Kata-Gatame
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Introduction
Kata-Gatame is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo. It is also one of the 25 techiques of Danzan Ryu's constriction arts, Shime No Te, list. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold.
Technique description
[Graphic] from http://judoinfo.com/techdrw.htmTipically transitioned from Kesa-Gatame, Kata-Gatame is a much stronger hold which, with enough pressure, can be a choke.
Exemplar Videos:
[Drawing] from http://www.judoinfo.com/techdrw.htm
Escapes
- Elbow Drive Kata Gatame Escape
Submisions
- Squeeze
Similar techniques, variants, and aliases
Variants:
- Sitted Kata-Gatame
- Kneeling Kata-Gatame
- Sprawled Kata-Gatame
- Kneeling Stance Kata-Gatame[link]
- DZR's [Kata Gatame] is often done as a Kneeling Stance Kata-Gatame, where tori keeps uke on his side with his thigh pressing against uke's back.
English Alias: Shoulder Hold
Included systems
Technique history
Links
- Judo Techniques by type.
- Judo Lists by rank.
- Danzan Ryu Lists
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