Katame-waza / Ground Control
固技 / 寝技
Category of ground grappling techniques including hold-downs (Osaekomi), joint locks (Kansetsu), and chokes (Shime).
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[kah-tah-meh wah-zah]/
Alternative NamesGrappling holding, Joint locks and chokes category
Definition
Katame-waza ('grappling techniques') divides into pin holds (Osaekomi-waza), strangulations (Shime-waza), and joint hyperextensions (Kansetsu-waza). This domain directly birthed Kosen Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Related Terms
GuardGuard
Core BJJ bottom ground position where a practitioner controls the opponent using their legs.
Submission / TapoutSubmissionMatch-ending choke or joint lock forcing the opponent to signal defeat by tapping.
Ippon一本Highest score achievable in Judo and Karate resulting in an immediate match victory.
Nage-waza / Throwing Techniques投げ技Category encompassing all throwing and takedown techniques in Judo, Aikido, and Jujutsu.