A hold in which a person immobilizes another's arm, typically by forcing it behind the back. Also figurative.

(in combat sports) a throw in which an opponent is thrown over the hip to the ground.

Wrestling. A form of stranglehold. Now also in similar sports and more generally: any disabling grip around the neck.

In judo, a movement whereby the impact of a fall is diminished. Hence as v. intransitive, to execute a breakfall.

The technique of throwing from a lying position.

A throw in which the thrower falls on to his or her back, pulling the opponent forward, and, with a foot placed on the stomach, hurls the opponent…

The technique of lifting and pulling one's opponent off balance during a throw. Usually in combinations, as tsurikomi-ashi n. a throw executed…

The inner-thigh throw, made with one's leg between those of one's opponent.

Used in the names of techniques involving a controlled throw in which the opponent's feet leave the ground, as uki-gatame n./ɡaˈtame/ the…

Used in the names of techniques involving a controlled throw in which the opponent's feet leave the ground, as uki-gatame n./ɡaˈtame/ the…

A throw in which one rolls backwards to the floor while pulling one's opponent over one's head or shoulder.

(a) (in water polo and handball) a free throw of the ball for the attacking side from (near) the corner of the playing area; (b) Judo = sumi-gaeshi…

A move in which one contestant falls to the mat, while throwing the opponent over the left shoulder. Cf. corner throw n. (b) at corner, n.1 additions.

A hold in which the opponent's shoulders and hips are pinned to the ground from the side.

The ‘scarf’ hold, a way of holding the opponent by the edge (the so-called ‘scarf’) of his jacket in an attempt to immobilize him.

A major hip throw.

The technique or method of holding down one's opponent, holding techniques. Also: an example of this, a hold-down. Cf. osae-waza, n.

= shoulder throw n. at shoulder, n. compounds 3.

In wrestling, judo, etc.: an act of bringing an opponent to the ground.

A throw in Judo.

= osaekomi-waza, n.

In Judo, preparatory action taken to facilitate the breaking of one's opponent's balance. Cf. kuzushi, n.

Used in the names of techniques involving a controlled throw in which the opponent's feet leave the ground, as uki-gatame n./ɡaˈtame/ the…

a throw in which an opponent is made to fall over an extended leg.

The technique of lifting and pulling one's opponent off balance during a throw. Usually in combinations, as tsurikomi-ashi n. a throw executed…

In Judo, a defensive posture.

In Judo, a method of unbalancing one's opponent.

The body drop throw.

A style of moving in which one foot always leads and the other steps up behind it, rather than each alternately overtaking and falling behind the…

A judo grip.

Judo. The action of reaping the leg or legs of one's opponent. Cf. osotogari, n.

The art of strangulation; a strangle-hold. Also attributive.

an armlock applied to the arm of one's opponent bent at the elbow.

an armlock applied to the straight arm of one's opponent.

Used in the names of techniques involving a controlled throw in which the opponent's feet leave the ground, as uki-gatame n./ɡaˈtame/ the…

A major throw executed with a sweeping movement of the leg.

(see quot. 1968).

The technique of lifting and pulling one's opponent off balance during a throw. Usually in combinations, as tsurikomi-ashi n. a throw executed…

In Judo, the art of falling safely.

An act of sweeping one's leg against the opponent's leg, causing a loss of balance. Cf. reap, v.1 5.