Judo term
Eri-jime
- Pronunciation
- eh-ree jee-meh
- Meaning
- Collar choke
In Judo
Eri-jime simply means collar choke. Here it names one variation from underneath: Uke kneels between Tori’s legs, one of Tori’s hands reaches around to Uke’s lapel, and the other arm passes under Uke’s armpit to hold the jacket at the far shoulder. Never force the jaw or crank the neck, and release on a tap or .
How to recognize it
Look for Tori on the back with Uke kneeling between Tori’s legs, one of Tori’s hands deep in the collar, the other arm under Uke’s armpit, and the legs keeping Uke close.
Don't mix it up
From below versus from behind
This Eri-jime works with Tori underneath and a shoulder grip as the second connection. is applied from behind Uke, with the second hand pulling the lower lapel.