Katame-Waza (Grappling Techniques) These are the techniques that are being applied when the opponent is lying

g on the floor It consists of three types of technique such as osae-komi-waza (hold down or pinning techniques), shime-waza (choke/stangle holds), and kansetsu-waza (joint locking techniques, specifically armbars). 1. Mune-gatame (Chest Hold) POSITION Approach Uke from the Uke's right side as you would in Yoko Shiho Gatame. Make sure that you place your left knee against Uke in the right armpit. This will keep the right arm from lifting you if your opponent is very strong. Your right leg should be stretched out and your hips lowered. Grasp under Uke's left shoulder with both hands and pull Uke's arm up to one of your shoulders. You will need to keep it close to you and limit it's movement to prevent from being turned over. You will hold tight to Uke's left shoulder and keep your chest pressed tightly against Uke's. If you need to remove your left hand from Uke's left shoulder to grab and control Uke's right arm, then do so before Uke is able to upset your control too much.

APPLICATION To apply the hold-down, tighten your grasp on Ukes left and pull it towards you. Keep your legs bent and loose so that you can move with Uke. As Uke moves to his right, lower your hips and brace into Uke. Don't push back too much or you may allow Uke to turn you over by switching directions quickly. As Uke moves to his left, lower your hips down onto Ukes right side and place your left forearm under Uke's shoulder to make the turn that much difficult. Placing your left arm under Uke's left should gives the affect of Uke having to roll up hill to escape the hold. CONTROL To control Uke, keep your chest pressed tightly down on Uke. If Uke is very strong, be cautious of letting Uke's right arm under your hips as this will allow for more control from the bottom. Use your knees and feet to keep as close as possible and place as much weight as possible down on Uke's chest. 2. Yoko-Shiho-Gatame (side locking four corner hold)

POSITION Approach Uke from Ukes right side. As Tori, your body will be placed perpendicular to Ukes with your feet extending directly out away from Ukes right. With your left arm, slide it under Ukes neck from the right toward Ukes left shoulder. Grab the top of Ukes gi with your left hand. Your left arm should cause Ukes head to rise off of the mat. With your right hand, slide it between Ukes legs and under Ukes l eft knee. Your right arm should then pull Ukes knee up toward the chest as you bring your right hand up to grasp Ukes belt at the side. Uke should now be bent into the shape of a bowl. Your chest should be centered on Ukes solar plexus and your hips should remain low and just above the mat. Your feet should only be touching the mat at the toes and the knees should be just off of the mat. APPLICATION To apply the hold-down, tighten your grasp on Ukes belt with your right hand and pull Ukes left leg as far up as possible. Bring your hands as close to each other as possible so that you can lift Uke off of the mat at the hips and shoulders. Your toes should be resting on the mat and ready to adjust your position as Uke struggles to get free. Your weight should be focused on Ukes chest. In this position, it is not uncommon for Uke to have difficulty breathing. Take this as a sign that the hold down is being performed correctly. Your chin should remain tucked and your head down while maintaining the hold. CONTROL To control Uke, keep your left arm strongly pulling Ukes head forward towards the chest. If Uke attempts to roll to either the right or the left side, continue to rest your weight on Ukes chest and keep your hips low. This will prevent Uke from ge tting a hand under you to bridge you over. Also be mindful that you keep your head low as Uke will likely push at your head in order to attempt to place a leg around your head. If this occurs, you could be choked. At a minimum, this breaks the hold-down and puts you in danger of being turned over. It may be best to turn your face towards Ukes feet to avoid strangulation.

3. Kuzure-Kesa-Gatame (variation of scarf hold)

POSITION Since this hold-down is termed "modified", the positioning will be similar to the basic form of Kesa Gatame. Your right leg is placed along side of Uke's body with the knee at or above Uke's shoulder. Your left leg is curled behind for rear and side support. Your left hand still maintains a firm grasp of Uke's right sleeve near the shoulder but along the back of the arm. The modifications can take various forms but most commonly, the right arm placement will be changed. The most commonly accepted variation of this hold-down is to place your right arm under Uke's left armpit and reach up towards the head in order to take a grip on Uke's left collar just below the ear. In this way, you can control both of Uke's shoulders. APPLICATION To apply the hold, tighten your grip on Uke's right sleeve with your left hand and pin the arm tightly to your waist. With your right hand, tighten your grip of Uke's left shoulder or collar and pull the shoulder towards you. Keep your hips tight to Uke and don't allow any space to be created between you and Uke. Remember to tuck your head down so that your right ear is next to Uke's. CONTROL To control Uke, keep your hips low so that your center of gravity is low. Use your right elbow to help prevent being turned over toward your right. Maintain a tight grasp of both of Uke's shoulders so that at least one is off of the mat at all times. It may be necessary to switch the placement of your legs to prevent being turned over. For a short time, it may be good to switch your leg placement so that you are essentially face down on top of Uke. Once the counter is successful, switch your legs back to the starting position.