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Judo term

Nami-juji-jime

Pronunciation
nah-mee joo-jee jee-meh
Meaning
Normal cross choke

In Judo

Nami-juji-jime crosses both arms with both thumbs inside uke's collar and the fingers outside.

Lessons that teach this

  • Nami-juji-jimeLearn the normal cross choke with two matching thumbs-in grips.
  • Gyaku-juji-jimeLearn the reverse cross choke with two matching palms-up grips.
  • Kata-juji-jimeLearn the half cross choke with one palm up and one palm down.

Groundwork: Ne-waza

Pins and control on the ground.

Quick check

Where are the thumbs in Nami-juji-jime?

Reveal answer

Inside uke's collar.

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