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Judo term

Yoko-shiho-gatame: Judo Meaning

Pronunciation
yoh-koh shee-hoh gah-tah-meh
Meaning
Side four-quarter hold

In Judo

Yoko-shiho-gatame is a side control pin and part of the broad hold-down family.

How to recognize it

Recognize yoko-shiho-gatame by tori's side-control position across uke rather than a mounted or head-side position.

Quick check

From which direction does Yoko-shiho-gatame control uke?

Reveal answer

From the side across the body.

Keep it distinct

Side versus mount or head side

controls from the side. controls from mount, while controls near the head.

Illustration of Mune-gatame, a side-control hold that uses the Yoko principle
Technique image: This Mune-gatame example uses the Yoko side-control principle: tori controls across uke's body with chest connection and a stable base.

Lessons that teach this

Yoko-shiho-gatame

Learn the basics of Yoko-shiho-gatame and how to escape from it.

Throw to Hold-Down

Connect the first throws to stable Kesa and Yoko-family hold-downs.

Review

Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.