Katame no kata categories:
Holding or pinning techniques (Osaekomi-waza)
Strangulation techniques (Shime-waza)
Joint locks (Kansetsu-waza)
Osae-komi-waza
Here are the 5 techniques illustrated by Katame-no-Kata:
Kesa-gatame
Known as one of the 7 holds, Kesa-gatame is grouped as a side control hold. It is also called a scarfhold. In wrestling, this is called the head and arm ride. The techniques in Judo, especially the classic ones lead naturally to Kesa-gatame.
Kata-gatame
This is also one of the 7 mat holds and is part of Danzan Ryu’s constriction arts. This is categorized as a side control hold. In Judo this is used as a hold down and in Jujutsu, it is used as a choke. It is a variation of Kesa-gatame.
Kami-shiho-gatame
Also known as the ‘upper four quarter hold down’. This hold along with kuzure kami shiho gatame (broken upper four quarter hold down) are pinning holds that are commonly applied using a gi from the north-south position. Under the category of grappling, this hold is grouped in the north-south hold category.
Yoko-shiho-gatame
This is one of the seven mat holds and is categorized as a side control hold. For reference, this was used by Yasuhiro Yamashita, who used yoko shiho gatame during his 203 successive victories. The yoko shiho gatame was highest point scoring technique.
Kuzure kami shiho gatame
This is also called a north-south hold and is one of the 7 mat holds. This involves pinning the opponent from the side of his/her arms.
Shime waza
Here are the 5 chokes of Shime Waza:
Kata-juji-jime
In Judo, this is classified as a chokehold and is one of the 12 constriction techniques specified by Kodokan Judo. This technique is used by scissoring the hands and applying pressure to the carotid arteries. This technique is taught under close supervision.
Hadaka-jime
This chokehold is applied from the opponent’s back and is also called a rear naked choke.
Okuri-eri-jime
In the shime waza list, this is categorized as one of the 12 constriction techniques specified by kodokan Judo. This technique is also called ‘sliding lapel strangle’.
Kata ha jime
These one of the 12 constrictions techniques specified by Kodakan Judo. In this technique, the lapel of the Judo uniform is used to apply pressure on the carotid arteries. As part of this technique, the left arm of the opponent is lifted and controlled.
Gyaku-juji-jime
This chokehold is classified as one of the 12 constriction techniques specified by Kodokan Judo. The opponent who is being choked is faced by the person who is choking. The hands are scissored and pressure is applied to the carotid arteries. This technique is taught under strict supervision.
Kansetsu waza
Here are the five joint locks of Kansetsu waza:
Ude-garami
The purpose of this joint lock is to apply pressure on the elbow of the shoulder. In Judo, the pressure is concentred on the elbow. This is preferred by Judokas since putting pressure on the elbows is more effective.
Ude-hishigi-juji-gatame
This joint lock technique is one of the 29 grappling techniques specified by Kodokan Judo. It must be noted that arm locks are legal in all Judo competitions.
Ude-hishigi-ude-gatame
One of the 29 grappling techniques specified by Kodokan Judo. In this technique. In this technique, the uke can submit if the technique is properly applied. However, in competition, this technique is used to transition to a pinning hold technique (Osaekomi waza).
Ude-hishigi-hiza-gatame
In this technique, the knee is used to takedown an opponent helps pin the opponent, and transition to an armbar.
Ashi-garami
This is a Judo joint lock that is applied to an opponent’s leg. It is one of the 29 grappling techniques that are officially specified by Kodokan Judo.
