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 crossing the wrists from the front, gripping his side-collars with both thumbs inside and pushing both hands. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- Cross wrists from the front; grip side-collars with thumbs inside.
- Push both hands to apply choke.
- Apply pressure to both sides of the neck.