Judo term
Ura-gatame
- Pronunciation
- oo-rah gah-tah-meh
- Meaning
- Reverse hold
In Judo
Ura-gatame is a reverse hold in which tori's back lies across uke while the near arm and legs are controlled.
How to recognize it
Recognize tori facing away from uke while maintaining upper-arm, lapel, and leg control.
Don't mix it up
Two body positions
Ura-gatame can be held from a Gyaku-kesa-like angle or with tori lying more fully on the back across uke.