Katame-Waza 固技

Grappling/Ground Techniques

Katame-Waza encompasses all ground techniques in judo, collectively called ne-waza. Tori controls uke on the ground through hold-downs, chokes, or joint locks. Katame-Waza is divided into three subcategories: holding techniques (osaekomi-waza), choking techniques (shime-waza), and joint lock techniques (kansetsu-waza).