Shime-waza Shime-waza - Choke
Category and classification
Shime-waza (chokes) apply controlled pressure to the neck or collar under contest rules.
Description
A technique to choke the opponent’s neck region by gripping his right side-collar with the right thumb inside from the left side of the opponent lying on his back. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- From the side of uke on his back, grip uke’s side-collar with thumb inside.
- Apply choke with the one hand.
- Use body position to increase pressure.