Yoko shiho gatame

Yoko-shiho-gatame is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold.

Technique description

from http://judoinfo.com/techdrw.htm
Exemplar Videos:
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Escapes

Roll Away Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Escape
Roll Inward Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Escape
Sankaku/Armbar Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Escape

Technique history

During Yasuhiro Yamashita’s winning streak of 203 consecutive victories in international competition in the 1970s and 1980s, yoko shiho gatame was his highest scoring single technique, securing victory in 45 of those contests.

Included systems

Systems:

Kodokan Judo, Judo Lists

Lists:

The Canon Of Judo
Judo technique

Similar techniques, variants, and aliases

English aliases:

Side four quarter hold
Side lock pin
Side locking four-corner hold

Variants:

Second variation
Modified Yoko-Shiho-Gatame
Mune Gatame
Mune Atama Gatame
Kata Osae Gatame