Judo term
Katame-waza: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- kah-tah-meh wah-zah
- Meaning
- Grappling or control techniques
In Judo
Katame-waza are control techniques, including pins, strangles, and arm locks. This curriculum introduces holding ideas first.
How to recognize it
Recognize katame-waza when the purpose is to control a partner's position on the ground rather than throw them.
Quick check
Which broad family includes pins, strangles, and arm locks?
Reveal answer
Katame-waza.
Keep it distinct
Control family versus pin family
is the broad control family. is the hold-down part of that family.