Katame Waza

For participant safety and to ensure proper technique is developed, Judo should only be practiced under the supervision of a qualified instructor

Katame waza (grappling techniques) include osaekomi waza (hold downs), shime waza (strangulations and chokes), and kansetsu waza (joint locks)

Osaekomi waza - hold downs

Shime waza - strangulations and chokes

Kansetsu waza - joint locks