Osaekomi-waza Osaekomi-waza - Pin
Category and classification
Osaekomi-waza (pinning) controls uke on the back or in a pin position on the mat.
Belt context
Introduced at (syllabus): orange belt level (see belt requirements ).
Description
A technique to hold down the opponent’s upper body under the chest and abdomen region by holding his right arm in the right arm from the diagonal-right side of his head and gripping the left side of his belt with the left hand while he is lying on his back. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- Hold uke’s arm in your arm; grip uke’s belt with other hand.
- Hold down from diagonal position at uke’s head.
- Control with arm and belt grip.