Shime-waza Shime-waza - Choke
Category and classification
Shime-waza (chokes) apply controlled pressure to the neck or collar under contest rules.
Belt context
Introduced at (syllabus): orange belt level (see belt requirements ).
Required for belt requirements: Orange Belt.
Description
A technique to choke the opponent’s neck region without using judogi by putting the right forearm on the opponent’s throat from behind and joining the left arm on it. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- From behind, put forearm on uke’s throat.
- Join the other arm (e.g. grip hand or bicep).
- Squeeze to apply choke.