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Judo term

Kami-shiho-gatame: Judo Meaning

Pronunciation
kah-mee shee-hoh gah-tah-meh
Meaning
Upper four-quarter hold

In Judo

Kami-shiho-gatame controls from near uke's head and belongs to the hold-down family.

How to recognize it

Recognize kami-shiho-gatame when tori is positioned near uke's head rather than at the side or mounted over the torso.

Quick check

From where does Kami-shiho-gatame control uke?

Reveal answer

From near uke's head, in line with the body.

Keep it distinct

Head side versus side or mount

controls near the head. is side control, and is mounted control.

Illustration of Kami-shiho-gatame, a head-side four-quarter hold
Technique image: This Kami-shiho-gatame example shows tori controlling from near uke's head with a stable base and chest connection.

Lessons that teach this

Kami-shiho-gatame

Learn the basics of Kami-shiho-gatame and how to escape from it.

Review

Review Yellow hold-down control, osaekomi, and throw-to-hold-down transitions.

Throw to Hold-Down

Connect Yellow throws to Tate and Kami hold-down control.