Judo term
Okuri-eri-jime
- Pronunciation
- oh-koo-ree eh-ree jee-meh
- Meaning
- Sliding collar choke
In Judo
Okuri-eri-jime is the sliding collar choke from behind. One hand reaches around Uke’s neck to a high, deep grip on the far lapel; the other hand holds the opposite lapel lower down and takes up the slack, so the two grips close the collar line together. Never pull the neck backward, and release on a tap, verbal submission, or .
How to recognize it
Look for Tori kneeling close behind a seated Uke, one arm around the neck with the hand deep in the collar and the other hand pulling down on the opposite lapel.
Don't mix it up
Two lapels versus one wing
Okuri-eri-jime keeps both hands on the collar. uses the same high collar grip, but the second arm lifts and controls one of Uke’s arms instead of the lower lapel.
Collar versus bare choke
starts from the same rear position but uses no judogi grip at all. Okuri-eri-jime depends on the collar.