kesa-gatamen.
/ˌkeɪsəɡəˈtɑːmeɪ/ Judo.
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.
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1932 E. J. Harrison Art of Ju-Jitsu v. 68 (heading) ‘Locking in the form of a scarf’ (kesagatame; otherwise hongesa, or ‘regular scarf’).
1957 S. Takagaki & H. E. Sharp Techniques Judo iii. viii. 112 Kesa gatame is one of the simplest holds to secure.
1968 P. Butler & K. Butler Judo & Self-def. for Women & Girls 141 (heading) Kesa-gatame—scarf hold. T applies kesa-gatame, U struggles then submits.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1976; most recently modified version published online December 2018).
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