Judo term
Ude-hishigi-ashi-gatame
- Pronunciation
- oo-deh hee-shee-gee ah-shee gah-tah-meh
- Meaning
- Leg-assisted arm lock
In Judo
Ude-hishigi-ashi-gatame, or Ashi-gatame, is an elbow lock in which Tori’s leg does the controlling. Lying across a face-down Uke, Tori hooks the leg around Uke’s forearm and aligns the elbow against the upper-arm support. Ashi names Tori’s working limb; the target is Uke’s elbow, never a knee or ankle. Keep pressure gradual and release on a tap or .
How to recognize it
Look for Tori lying across Uke’s side with one leg wrapped over Uke’s forearm while Tori’s upper body keeps Uke flat on the mat.
Don't mix it up
Leg versus armpit
Ashi-gatame controls the forearm with the leg. traps the upper arm under the armpit while both hands hold the wrist.