UDE-GATAME – Green Belt Judo Technique
UDE-GATAME is an armlock and a technique suitable for Green Belt students and is required by British Judo Association for 10th Mon or 3rd Kyu grade. It’s a useful technique to know for when uke pushes against you during newaza, as you can use their push to your advantage. Judoka typically find it difficult to apply the armlock. A helpful training tip is to trap the wrist against your shoulder with your chin and using your arms rotate the arm until your find the point the elbow locks – always apply pressure slowly and gradually and be ready to release.
Progress to Judo Throws for Green Belt or check out this Orange Belt combination.
For grading details, see our British Judo Belts – How to Grade.
Find recommended Green Belt Books with the Kyu Grade Syllabus to 3rd Kyu (for adults) or the complete Mon Grade Syllabus 10th to 12th Mon.
