Kataha-jime
片羽絞かたはじめ
- Shime-waza
- Katame-no-kata
Key idea
The defining action combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms.
Kodokan official demonstration
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VISUAL GUIDE
How to read the movement
The central principle of Kataha-jime is the coordinated action that combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms.
Practise only under qualified supervision. Uke should submit early, and tori must release immediately.
- Tori
- the person applying the technique
- Uke
- the person receiving the technique
- Red line
- main direction or point of contact
AT A GLANCE
Classification representative
IN SEQUENCE
Three basic phases
- 1Enter under supervision
- 2Secure the controlling line
- 3Apply and release safely
Original AI-generated educational illustration for TokyoWaltz, 2026. A simplified three-stage concept; practise under qualified instruction.
PLAY WHEN NEEDED
Watch the basic movement slowly
- 1Starting pointEnter under supervision
- 2Decisive actionSecure the controlling line
- 3CompletionApply and release safely
1 / 3Starting point— Enter under supervision
Follow the red line and phase indicator. The guide does not autoplay or loop.
How it works
The central principle of Kataha-jime is the coordinated action that combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms.
Entry
Enter under supervision
Enter from a controlled position under qualified supervision. Establish access to the required arm, collar, or body relationship without sudden force.
Position
Secure the controlling line
Establish the recognised controlling relationship described in the official definition and shown in the demonstration.
Controlled application
Apply and release safely
Apply gradually only until uke submits. Uke should submit early, and tori must release immediately.
Key points
- To identify Kataha-jime, watch for the moment the grip and pressure pathway becomes decisive rather than naming the technique from the landing alone.
- The official definition centres on an action that combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms.
Similar techniques
| Technique | Japanese name | Key difference |
|---|---|---|
| Okuri-eri-jime | 送襟絞 | Okuri-eri-jime works from behind with a deep cross-collar grip and a second lapel control that draws in the opposite direction; Kataha-jime combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms. |
| Katate-jime | 片手絞 | Katate-jime uses one principal hand on the collar to apply pressure from the side of a supine opponent; Kataha-jime combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms. |
| Hadaka-jime | 裸絞 | Hadaka-jime applies a rear strangle without relying on the judogi, using the forearm and the supporting arm around the neck; Kataha-jime combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms. |
Reference
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Official definition
What this technique is
Within the Kodokan list, Kataha-jime belongs to strangling techniques. Its name is attached to the action that combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms, not to every contest exchange that ends in a similar fall or final position. The official Kataha-jime demonstration is therefore the best starting point for recognizing the technique before comparing variations in timing, grip or stance.
Core principle
The central principle of Kataha-jime is the coordinated action that combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms. In this technique, timing, balance breaking and continuous control must work together. Pause the official Kataha-jime demonstration before the decisive action and check what support remains, where contact is maintained and whether tori is lifting, reaping, blocking, rotating, wrapping or applying controlled pressure.
Detailed execution
Key recognition points
- To identify Kataha-jime, watch for the moment the grip and pressure pathway becomes decisive rather than naming the technique from the landing alone.
- The official definition centres on an action that combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms.
- When reviewing Kataha-jime, check that balance breaking, contact and direction stay connected from entry through the controlled finish.
Distinguishing this technique
The practical identifying feature of Kataha-jime is the grip and pressure pathway: combines a rear collar grip with control that lifts and traps one of uke’s arms. Compare that action with neighbouring names in the same Kodokan category. If the contact point, control route or sacrifice direction changes, the result may belong under a different official name even when the landing position looks similar.
Training and safety
Training and safety
Strangling techniques require close supervision, immediate response to a signal to stop, and prompt release. Never experiment on an untrained partner or practise without a qualified Judo instructor.