Judo term
Ude-hishigi-sankaku-gatame
- Pronunciation
- oo-deh hee-shee-gee sahn-kah-koo gah-tah-meh
- Meaning
- Triangular arm lock
In Judo
Ude-hishigi-sankaku-gatame is the arm-lock outcome of the triangle. Tori keeps the legs locked around Uke’s head and arm, isolates the captured arm, and straightens its elbow gradually. Target the elbow only and release on a tap, verbal submission, or .
How to recognize it
Look for the triangle staying closed while Tori’s hands take the captured wrist and draw that arm straight, so the pressure arrives at the elbow rather than the neck.
Don't mix it up
Elbow versus neck
Here the triangle serves the elbow lock. In the same triangle closes on the neck, and in it supports a hold-down.