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): yellow belt level (see belt requirements ).
Required for belt requirements: Yellow Belt.
Description
A technique to hold down the opponent’s upper body under the chest and abdomen region by lying on the stomach over the opponent lying on his back, holding his right arm and neck with both hands and holding his lower body with both legs. (Kodokan definition)
Key points
- Lie on stomach over uke; hold uke’s arm and neck with both hands.
- Hold uke’s lower body with both legs.
- Control uke’s full body with weight and grips.