Ude Gatame

Ude Gatame
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General information
Domain	Ne-Waza
Classification	Katame-Waza
Sub-Classification	Kansetsu-Waza
Kodokan	Yes
IJF Legal	Yes
Grouping	Ude-Kansetsu-Waza
Complexity	Intermediate
Technique name
Alias	Straight Arm Lock
Rōmaji	ude gatame
Japanese	腕固
English	Arm Lock

Ude Gatame (腕固, Arm Lock) is a Judo technique categorized under Katame-waza (grappling techniques) and more specifically under Kansetsu-waza (joint locking techniques). It is one of the techniques recognized by the Kodokan and is widely used in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Technique Description

Ude Gatame involves locking the opponent's arm by using the practitioner's body to apply pressure on the elbow joint. The practitioner positions themselves to control the opponent's arm, typically by trapping it against their chest or side, and then applying leverage to hyperextend the elbow.

Steps to Execute Ude Gatame

1. From a side control or mount position, the practitioner isolates one of the opponent's arms.
2. The practitioner traps the opponent's arm against their chest or side.
3. The practitioner applies pressure by leaning back or pulling the opponent's arm towards their body to hyperextend the elbow joint.

Variations

There are several variations of Ude Gatame, including:

• Standing Ude Gatame - performed from a standing position, often as a counter to an opponent's attack.
• Ground Ude Gatame - executed from various ground positions, such as side control or mount.

Counters

To escape from Ude Gatame, the opponent can:

• Rotate their arm to change the angle and reduce the effectiveness of the lock.
• Use their free hand to push against the practitioner's body and create space to escape.

Demonstration

Remember, this technique can be executed from multiple places and positions. The demonstration is the most traditional version, but not the only way to execute the technique.