Kata Gatame Choke

Kata Gatame is one of the most effective hold downs in Judo competition. It can be quite easy to gain a victory with it but what is easier and what not many Judoka tend to do is apply a choke from it.

It is used as a choke SOMETIMES by Judoka but not as much as it should be. BJJ and MMA fighters always apply a choke from this hold down position.

From the Kata Gatame position,


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Simply squeeze your arms together while placing pressure on your opponents arm with the side of your head.

As already mentioned, this is not a new technique, but it is amazing to see so few Judoka using it as a simple to apply choke, rather than a hold down.

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