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Osae-Komi

抑込み

oh-SAY-koh-mee

The referee's call announcing that a hold-down (osaekomi-waza) has been established and the count has begun.

Context & Usage

"Osae-komi!" is called when the referee recognizes a valid hold-down. The count begins at that moment. "Toketa!" is called if the hold breaks.

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