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=== Key Points ===
=== Key Points ===
* **Control:** Ensure your weight is evenly distributed to maintain control over your opponent.
* '''Control:''' Ensure your weight is evenly distributed to maintain control over your opponent.
* **Grip:** A strong grip on the belt or gi is crucial for maintaining the pin.
* '''Grip:''' A strong grip on the belt or gi is crucial for maintaining the pin.
* **Pressure:** Apply consistent downward pressure with your chest to keep your opponent pinned.
* '''Pressure:''' Apply consistent downward pressure with your chest to keep your opponent pinned.


=== Common Escapes ===
=== Common Escapes ===
Opponents may attempt to escape Kami Shiho Gatame using various techniques, such as:
Opponents may attempt to escape Kami Shiho Gatame using various techniques, such as:
* **Bridge and Roll:** Using their legs to bridge and roll to one side.
* '''Bridge and Roll:''' Using their legs to bridge and roll to one side.
* **Shrimping:** Moving their hips away to create space and escape.
* '''Shrimping''': Moving their hips away to create space and escape.
* **Leg Hook:** Hooking one of your legs to disrupt your balance.
* '''Leg Hook''': Hooking one of your legs to disrupt your balance.


=== Variations ===
=== Variations ===
* '''Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame''' (崩上四方固, ''Modified Upper Four Quarter Hold''): A variation where the grip and positioning are adjusted for better control or to counter an opponent's escape attempt.
* '''[[Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame]]''' (崩上四方固, ''Modified Upper Four Quarter Hold''): A variation where the grip and positioning are adjusted for better control or to counter an opponent's escape attempt.


=== Applications in Competition ===
=== Applications in Competition ===
Kami Shiho Gatame is frequently used in Judo competitions due to its effectiveness in controlling and pinning an opponent. Mastery of this technique can lead to successful pins and transitions to other techniques, such as arm locks or strangles.
Kami Shiho Gatame is frequently used in Judo competitions due to its effectiveness in controlling and pinning an opponent. Mastery of this technique can lead to successful pins and transitions to other techniques, such as arm locks or strangles.


=== References ===
=== Demonstration ===
* [https://blackbeltwiki.com/kami-shiho-gatame Black Belt Wiki - Kami Shiho Gatame]
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFuMjOv0WN8&pp=ygURa2FtaSBzaGlobyBnYXRhbWU%3D</youtube>
* [https://judo.ijf.org/techniques/Kami-shiho-gatame International Judo Federation - Kami Shiho Gatame]
 
=== External Links ===
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2evEh7OBnBg Efficient Judo - Kami Shiho Gatame Demo]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFuMjOv0WN8 Kodokan - Kami Shiho Gatame]


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Latest revision as of 20:20, 29 September 2024

Kami Shiho Gatame
General information
DomainNe-Waza
ClassificationKatame-Waza
Sub-ClassificationOsae-Waza
KodokanYes
IJF LegalYes
GroupingOsaekomi-Waza
ComplexityBeginner
Technique name
AliasNorth South
RōmajiKami Shiho Gatame
Japanese上四方固
EnglishUpper Four Quarter Hold

Kami Shiho Gatame

Kami Shiho Gatame (上四方固, Upper Four Quarter Hold) is a fundamental pinning technique (osaekomi-waza) in Judo. This technique involves controlling the opponent from the top, using your body to pin their upper body to the mat.

Technique Description

To execute Kami Shiho Gatame:

  1. Start from a position above your opponent's head.
  2. Place your knees on either side of their head, ensuring your weight is centered.
  3. Reach under their shoulders with both hands and grab their belt or the fabric of their gi.
  4. Pull their upper body towards you while pressing your chest down onto their chest.
  5. Maintain a low and stable posture to prevent escapes.

Key Points

  • Control: Ensure your weight is evenly distributed to maintain control over your opponent.
  • Grip: A strong grip on the belt or gi is crucial for maintaining the pin.
  • Pressure: Apply consistent downward pressure with your chest to keep your opponent pinned.

Common Escapes

Opponents may attempt to escape Kami Shiho Gatame using various techniques, such as:

  • Bridge and Roll: Using their legs to bridge and roll to one side.
  • Shrimping: Moving their hips away to create space and escape.
  • Leg Hook: Hooking one of your legs to disrupt your balance.

Variations

  • Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame (崩上四方固, Modified Upper Four Quarter Hold): A variation where the grip and positioning are adjusted for better control or to counter an opponent's escape attempt.

Applications in Competition

Kami Shiho Gatame is frequently used in Judo competitions due to its effectiveness in controlling and pinning an opponent. Mastery of this technique can lead to successful pins and transitions to other techniques, such as arm locks or strangles.

Demonstration