Katame Waza

Katame waza or grappling techniques can be divided into three main types: 

Osae-Komi-Waza

(Hold Down Techniques)

Techniques used to pin a supine opponent to the mat, generally from the side or diagonally, to inhibit their freedom of movement and prevent them from rising. Since 1st April 2017 Kodokan Judo classification includes 10 official pinning techniques.

Techniques used to pin a supine opponent to the mat, generally from the side or diagonally, to inhibit their freedom of movement and prevent them from rising. Since 1st April 2017 Kodokan Judo classification includes 10 official pinning techniques.

Techniques in which the opponent is strangled by applying pressure to parts of their neck. Since 1st April 2017 Kodokan Judo classification includes 12 official strangling techniques.

Shime-Waza

(Strangulation Techniques)

Techniques in which the opponent is strangled by applying pressure to parts of their neck. Since 1st April 2017 Kodokan Judo classification includes 12 official strangling techniques.

Kansetsu-Waza

(Armlock Techniques)

Techniques that act on an opponent’s joints. The only joint techniques that are allowed in judo matches are those that act against the opponent’s elbow joint. Since 1st April 2017 Kodokan Judo classification includes 10 official joint techniques.

Techniques that act on an opponent’s joints. The only joint techniques that are allowed in judo matches are those that act against the opponent’s elbow joint. Since 1st April 2017 Kodokan Judo classification includes 10 official joint techniques.