Ude-hishigi-waki-gatame

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Term

Ude-hishigi-waki-gatame

Say it: oo-deh hee-shee-gee wah-kee gah-tah-meh

Means

Armpit arm lock

Ude-hishigi-waki-gatame is an elbow lock using the armpit to control Uke’s upper arm. It is also called Waki-gatame.