Traditional Judo

Judo Ground Holds

Osaekomi Waza

Ground holds (Osaekomi waza) are one of the the cornerstones of Judo, and if you learn them well, you'll be extremely well-equipped to win Judo matches!

They will also provide you with a solid base from which to work submissions and strikes (in MMA-style fighting), control and fatigue your opponent, and keep yourself out of danger.

Of course, escaping from ground holds is important too! Click here for judo ground hold escapes.

Click a thumbnail to see a Judo Ground Hold video.

Kesa Gatame - Scarf Hold	Kami Shiho Gatame - Upper Four Quarters Lock
Yoko Shiho Gatame - Side Four Quarters Lock	Kata Gatame - Shoulder Lock
Tate Shiho Gatame - Vertical Four Quarters Lock	Ushiro Kesa Gatame - Reverse Scarf Hold
Kesa Gatame transition to Kata Gatame	Kuzure Kesa Gatame - Variation on the Scarf Hold, With Alternate Grips
Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame - Variation of Upper Four Quarters Lock	Kuzure Yoko Shiho Gatame - Variation on Side Four Quarters Lock
Kuzure Tate Shiho Gatame - Variation on Vertical Four Quarters Lock	Makura Kesa Gatame - Pillow Scarf Hold
Uki Gatame - Floating Lock	Ura Gatame - Rear Lock

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