Shiho gatame

Four quarters immobilization’. This is a groundwork (Ne waza) technique in which Tori holds down Uke using the shoulders and hips to pin him or her. The elbows and knees may also be the ‘targets’ for pressure or gripping. There are six immobilizations of this type:

Yoko Shiho gatame, control from the side Kami Shiho gatame, control from the rear, over the chest, using the belt Kuzure Shiho gatame, a variation of control from the side Kuzure Kami Shiho gatame, a variation of control over the chest using the belt Kuzure Tate Shiho gatame, a variation of control over the chest sitting astride Tate Shiho gatame, control sitting astride Uke face to face

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