KAMI-SHIHO-GATAME – Fundamental Yellow Belt Judo hold down.
KAMI-SHIHO-GATAME is a core hold down and suitable for Yellow Belt judoka and is required by British Judo Association for grading to 4th Mon or 5th Kyu level. This hold down is one of the main three hold downs all judoka should learn and is ideal to do when you are at uke’s head. Judoka, at the start, typically find it difficult to control their partner as they move and try to escape. One effective training method is to practice this situation. As your partner rocks you from side to side adjust your position by moving to one side or the other to counter act your partner’s escape attempt.
Progress your skills with Judo Turnovers for Yellow Belt – 5th Mon or review Judo Throws for Red Belt – 3rd Mon. Understand the complete British Judo Belts Grading Journey or find books recommended for Yellow Belts like the Mon Grade Syllabus 4th to 6th Mon and the Kyu Grade Syllabus 5th Kyu.
