Kata gatame

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Kata-Gatame 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.

Contents 1 Technique description 2 Escapes 3 Submissions 4 Technique history 5 Included systems 6 Similar techniques, variants, and aliases 7 External links

[edit] Technique description

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Typically transitioned from Kesa-Gatame, Kata-Gatame is a much stronger hold which, with enough pressure, can be a choke.

Exemplar Videos:

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Instructional Video

[edit] Escapes

• Elbow Drive Kata Gatame Escape
• Kata-Gatame Escape And Reverse

[edit] Submissions

• Arm-triangle choke

[edit] Technique history

[edit] Included systems

Systems:

• Kodokan Judo, Judo Lists
• Danzan Ryu, Danzan Ryu Lists

Lists:

• The Canon Of Judo
• Judo technique

[edit] Similar techniques, variants, and aliases

English Aliases:

• Shoulder Hold
• Head and Arm Choke

Variants:

• Sitted Kata-Gatame
• Kneeling Kata-Gatame
• Sprawled Kata-Gatame
• Kneeling Stance Kata-Gatame[1]

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.

• Mounted Kata-Gatame

Similar:

• Kesa-Gatame

[edit] External links