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Techniques Taught:
- Kesa Gatame (Scarf Hold)
- Ura Kesa Gatame (Back Scarf Hold)
- Passing the legs (Pushing the legs to one side)
Exercises:
- Controlling the ball with feet & toes
- Rolling backward whilst controlling the ball
- Passing the ball to another person
- The above combined together
- Attempting to touch the partner’s shoulders
- Moving around them whilst they defend with arms and legs
Kesa-Gatame (Scarf Hold)
Key Points:
- Firm grasp on your partners sleeve with both hands
- Pull their arm tight across your body and pull your right hand in tight
- Legs well spread for balance (right leg under their shoulder)
- Move with the opponent when they try and escape
Ura-Kesa-Gatame (Back Scarf Hold)
Key Points:
- Left Shoulder drives into their face to stop them from turning in
- Left Leg tight against their arm trapping it
- Right leg either:
- Out straight and flat on the mat or,
- Right knee against their hip
- Opponent’s right arm (far arm)
- Trapped to the left side of your head or,
- On the right side with your head down tight
Passing of the legs
Key Points:
- Grip pants, either side of the knee
- If the opponent resists, force their legs over to the opposite side using their reaction
- Keep the top leg in front of the bottom leg to trap in under
- Keep hold as you move around to and secure the head
