Judo term
Ude-hishigi-hiza-gatame
- Pronunciation
- oo-deh hee-shee-gee hee-zah gah-tah-meh
- Meaning
- Knee arm lock
In Judo
Ude-hishigi-hiza-gatame, usually shortened to Hiza-gatame, is a elbow lock. Tori keeps Uke’s wrist secured with the hands and lets the knee supply the pressure at the elbow line. Build the pressure gradually, target the elbow only, and release on a tap, verbal submission, or .
How to recognize it
Look for Tori lying on the side with Uke’s arm extended, the wrist held firmly by Tori’s hands, and one of Tori’s knees placed on the elbow line before any pressure starts.
Don't mix it up
Knee versus hands
In Hiza-gatame the knee controls the elbow. In no knee is involved: the wrist rests at Tori’s shoulder and both hands press the elbow.