Judo Choke Safety Techniques: Training, Control and Responsibility

The useful part

Shime-waza, commonly called choking or strangling techniques, can be highly effective when taught and practised correctly. However, because these techniques involve the neck, practitioners must treat them with respect, discipline, and careful supervision. Therefore, effective shime-waza should rely on technical precision, timing, control, and an understanding of when to release the technique.

How it works

• Instead, safety forms an essential part of practising these techniques properly.
• Respect and Affect For More Information OR Book A Class Understanding Shime-Waza Shime-waza belongs to the grappling techniques known as katame-waza.
• The term describes techniques involving constriction, particularly techniques applied around the opponent's neck or upper body.

Details worth keeping

Judo has always emphasised efficiency rather than unnecessary force. There are several different forms of shime-waza. Some techniques primarily affect blood circulation, wh...