Judo – Pinning Techniques

List of Judo Pins

Here are a variety of pinning techniques that are used in Judo. The Japanese name for Judo pins is Osae Waza.

For information on other Judo throws and grappling techniques, please visit the main Judo Techniques page.

Osae Waza – Judo Pinning Techniques

• Kami Shiho Gatame – Top Four Corner Hold
• Kata Gatame – Shoulder Hold
• Kesa Gatame – Scarf Hold
• Kuzure Kesa Gatame – Broken Scarf Hold
• Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame – Broken Top Four Corner Hold
• Tate Shiho Gatame – Vertical Four Corner Hold
• Yoko Shiho Gatame – Side Four Corner Hold

References

1. International Judo Federation, Judo Techniques, http://www.intjudo.eu/Judo_Corner/Judo_Techniques/Judo_Techniques5, Added – 6/19/13
2. Kodokan Judo Institute, Classification of Waza Names, http://www.kodokan.org/e_waza/index.html#katamewaza, Added – 7/1/13