Judo term
Ude-hishigi-waki-gatame
- Pronunciation
- oo-deh hee-shee-gee wah-kee gah-tah-meh
- Meaning
- Armpit arm lock
In Judo
Ude-hishigi-waki-gatame, or Waki-gatame, is an elbow lock in . Tori holds Uke’s wrist with both hands and clamps the straight upper arm beneath the armpit, so the elbow is controlled against Tori’s side. Apply pressure gradually and release on a tap, verbal submission, or .
How to recognize it
Recognize Waki-gatame when Uke lies face down, Tori kneels at Uke’s side gripping the wrist with both hands, and Uke’s straight arm is pinned under Tori’s armpit.
Don't mix it up
Armpit versus leg
In Waki-gatame the armpit traps Uke’s upper arm. In Tori’s leg hooks the forearm instead. Uke’s elbow is the target in both.