YOKO-SHIHO-GATAME

Key technical points:

Immobilizing effect comes as result of good control over Ukes upper body, achieved as Tori in a locking manner takes a grip across and over Ukes body.

Positioned one side of Uke, Tori slides an arm under Ukes head, his hand grips either the lapel or shoulder region of the gi. Toris other arm reaches over Ukes nearest leg and under the far leg, ideally anchoring on to the belt. If the belt is out of reach, a similar locking effect is possible by gripping the bottom of the skirt of the gi.