Judo technique
Kami-shiho-gatame
Learn the basics of Kami-shiho-gatame and how to escape from it.
Meaning
Upper four-quarter hold
Pronunciation
kah-mee shee-hoh gah-tah-meh
What this technique covers
What the name means
Kami-shiho-gatame means Upper four-quarter hold in Judo.
Classification
- Type
- Katame-waza: Grappling or control techniques
- Subtype
- Osaekomi-waza: Holding techniques
Key idea
The first idea is control: recognize the hold-down shape, the position of tori and uke, and why this position matters in osaekomi situations.
What to notice in the image
This Kami-shiho-gatame example shows tori controlling from near uke's head with a stable base and chest connection. Pay special attention to how tori creates control and where uke is positioned in relation to tori's body.
What you will learn
- Recognize the name Kami-shiho-gatame
- Understand the basic head-side control idea
- Recognize a basic escape idea
Key terms
- Kami-shiho-gatame
Upper four-quarter hold
Kami-shiho-gatame controls from near uke's head and belongs to the hold-down family.
- Osaekomi-waza
Holding techniques
Osaekomi-waza are pins used to control an opponent on their back or side during groundwork.
- Matte
Stop or wait
Matte pauses the action. When you hear it, stop, make space, and wait for the next instruction.
Good to know
- Katame-waza: Grappling or control techniques
- Katame-waza are control techniques, including pins, strangles, and arm locks. This curriculum introduces holding ideas first.
- Osaekomi-waza: Holding techniques
- Osaekomi-waza are pins used to control an opponent on their back or side during groundwork.