Judo term
Koshi-jime
- Pronunciation
- koh-shee jee-meh
- Meaning
- Hip-assisted choke
In Judo
Koshi-jime is a collar choke assisted by the hip, usually applied beside Uke in the turtle position. Tori holds the far lapel and controls Uke’s far arm, then moves the hip around toward Uke’s near shoulder, so the changing body angle tightens the collar instead of an arm pull alone. Do not force Uke’s face, jaw, or neck to make the turn.
How to recognize it
Recognize Koshi-jime when Tori kneels at the side of a turtled Uke, keeps one hand in the collar, and swings the hips around toward Uke’s head and shoulder.
Don't mix it up
Hip angle versus rear position
Koshi-jime tightens through Tori’s hip turn beside Uke. is applied from directly behind Uke, where the second hand anchors the lower lapel.