Judo term
Kata-ha-jime
- Pronunciation
- kah-tah hah jee-meh
- Meaning
- Single-wing choke
In Judo
Kata-ha-jime is the single-wing choke from behind. One hand grips deep in Uke’s collar, while the other arm passes under Uke’s armpit and rises behind the neck, lifting that arm out of the way like a raised wing. Kataha-jime is a common joined spelling. Keep it a collar choke rather than a shoulder lock or neck crank, and release on a tap or .
How to recognize it
Look for one of Uke’s arms raised and trapped by Tori’s second arm, whose hand ends behind Uke’s neck, while Tori’s other hand holds the collar.
Don't mix it up
One wing versus two lapels
In the second hand anchors the lower lapel. In Kata-ha-jime the second arm controls one of Uke’s arms instead, so only one hand stays on the collar.