Uki-Gatame - Floating Hold

Description

A technique to hold down the opponent’s upper body with the right leg by holding his right arm with one of the arms or both from the right side of the opponent lying on his back and stretching the left leg backward. (Kodokan definition)

Key points

1. Hold uke’s arm with one or both arms; use leg to hold down.
2. Stretch other leg backward for base.
3. Control uke’s upper body with arm(s) and leg.