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Judo term

Sankaku-jime

Pronunciation
sahn-kah-koo jee-meh
Meaning
Triangular choke

In Judo

Sankaku-jime is a choke using a leg triangle around the head and one arm.

Lessons that teach this

  • Three Sankaku OutcomesMatch upper-body, elbow, and choke control to their Sankaku names.
  • ReviewRetrieve elbow and triangle terms and recognize early defense.
  • Sankaku Action and ReactionChoose a Sankaku continuation from the control that remains.

Groundwork: Ne-waza

Pins and control on the ground.

Quick check

What must be inside the triangle with the head?

Reveal answer

One of Uke’s arms.

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