Osaekomi-waza / Pinning Techniques
抑え込み技
Category of ground hold-down techniques in Judo yielding victory if held for 20 seconds.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[oh-sy-koh-mee wah-zah]/
Alternative NamesPinning techniques, Mat hold-down category
Definition
Osaekomi-waza ('holding-down techniques') requires pinning an opponent's shoulders and back to the mat while keeping free of their legs. Holding a valid Osaekomi for 20 seconds scores an immediate Ippon victory in Judo tournaments.
Related Terms
Ippon一本
Highest score achievable in Judo and Karate resulting in an immediate match victory.
Waza-ari技ありSecond highest score in Judo and Karate (two Waza-ari combine to equal an Ippon victory).
Katame-waza / Ground Control固技 / 寝技Category of ground grappling techniques including hold-downs (Osaekomi), joint locks (Kansetsu), and chokes (Shime).
Side Control / Yoko-shiho-gatame横四方固め / Side ControlDominant top ground pin position perpendicular to the opponent's torso.