Kesa-Gatame
Step 1
There are many ways to start Kesa-Gatame, this is one example. |
Step 2
Tuck uke’s arm tightly under your left arm and put your right arm around their neck, spread your legs into a ‘T’ position. |
Escape from Kesa-Gatame
Step 1
You can escape from any hold by trapping your partner’s legs with your own. |
Step 2
To escape, grab Uke around their waste and move towards your partner. Catch their leg with your legs. |
Osoto-Otoshi
Step 1
Take hold of your partner’s sleeve and lapel. Your partner is called Uke in Japanese. |
Step 2
Take a small step to the side of Uke, then swing your attacking leg past Uke’s knee. |
Step 3
Bring your leg backwards against Uke’s calf, putting your foot firmly on the floor. |
Step 4
Drive Uke backwards keeping control and allowing Uke to breakfall. |
Osoto-Otoshi into Kesa-Gatame
Step 1
Start by throwing Osoto-Otoshi. If you are not sure how to do Osoto-Otoshi, look back at the technique. |
Step 2
As Uke hits the ground, pull their arm upwards, opening up a space for you to move into. |
Step 3
Slide into a sitting position beside Uke, slipping your arm around Uke’s neck. |
