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Escaping Ura-gatame

Match the escape to Tori's Gyaku-kesa or back-lying position.

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What you will learn

  • Identify the holder's body position
  • Use close distance to trap a leg
  • Use elbow space to turn on top

Terms in this lesson

Ura-gatame

Reverse hold

Gyaku-kesa-gatame

Reverse scarf hold

Mune-gatame

Chest hold

Toketa

Hold-down is broken

Curriculum context

Belt
Green Belt
Unit
Ne-Waza: Ura & Juji Control
Learn Ura-gatame and its escapes, legal Shime-waza, three Juji-jime hand positions, and a turnover from the back.
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