Judo term

Yoko-shiho-gatame: Judo Meaning

Pronunciation: yoh-koh shee-hoh gah-tah-meh
Meaning: Side four-quarter hold

In Judo

Yoko-shiho-gatame is a side control pin and part of the broad hold-down family.

Illustration of Mune-gatame, a side-control hold in the Yoko-shiho-gatame family — Technique image: This Yoko-shiho-gatame family example shows tori controlling from the side across uke's body with chest connection and stable base.

Lessons that teach this

Yoko-shiho-gatame

Learn the basics of Yoko-shiho-gatame and how to escape from it.

Review

Review the core words and concepts from the previous lessons.