Judo term
Uki-gatame
- Pronunciation
- oo-kee gah-tah-meh
- Meaning
- Floating hold
In Judo
Uki-gatame is a floating hold that controls uke's linked arms and upper body across tori's thigh.
How to recognize it
Recognize tori folding the support leg back while controlling uke's upper body and turned legs.
Don't mix it up
Hold and arm-lock transition
Uki-gatame can secure control when uke protects the arm, then return to if the arm opens.