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Judo term

Osaekomi

Pronunciation
oh-sah-eh-koh-mee
Meaning
Hold-down is on

In Judo

Osaekomi is called when one judoka pins the other with control. The hold can score if control continues long enough.

Lessons that teach this

  • Osaekomi ScoringLearn when a hold-down counts and how the timing scores.
  • Throw to Hold-DownConnect Yellow throws to Tate and Kami hold-down control.
  • ReviewReview Yellow hold-down control, osaekomi, and throw-to-hold-down transitions.

Scoring & Competition

Words heard around a match.

Quick check

What does the call osaekomi mean?

Reveal answer

The hold-down is active and its count is running while control remains.

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