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 ).
Required for belt requirements: Orange Belt.
Description
A technique to hold down the opponent’s upper body under the right side of the chest region by holding his right arm in the left arm from the right side of the opponent lying on his back and inserting the right arm through his left armpit. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- Hold uke’s arm in your arm; insert other arm through uke’s armpit.
- Hold down uke’s upper body under your chest.
- Keep weight low and control.