FORMS OF GROUNDWORK

There are fifteen techniques in the Katame No Kata. Three sets which each consist of five techniques. Tori demonstrates groundwork skill and Uke demonstrates an attempted escape.

1. Osae Komi Waza (Hold Down Techniques)

  • Kesa Gatame – Scarf hold
  • Kata Gatame – Shoulder hold
  • Kami Shiho Gatame – Upper four quarters
  • Yoko Shiho Gatame – Side four quarters
  • Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame – Broken upper four quarters

2. Shime Waza (Strangle/Choke Techniques)

  • Kata Juji Jime – Half cross strangle
  • Hadaka Jime – Naked choke
  • Okuri Eri Jime – Sliding collar
  • Kata Ha Jime – Single wing
  • Gyaku Juji Jime – Reverse cross choke

3. Kansetsu Waza (Armlock/Leglock Techniques)

  • Ude Garame – Entangled arm lock
  • Ude Hishigi Juji Gatame – Cross armlock
  • Ude Hishigi Ude Gatame – Arm armlock
  • Ude Hishigi Hiza Gatame – Armlock with knee/leg
  • Ashi Gatame – Entangled leglock