Glossary of Judo waza (techniques) terms

Kata-juji-jime (Half cross strangle)

Summary

This Shime waza (strangling techniques) presses the carotid artery and stops the flow of blood.

Features of this Waza

The Kata-juji-jime (Half cross strangle) is a Shime waza (strangling techniques) in which Tori (Player executing technique) grasps Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) collar with both hands which are crossed (normal grip and reversed grip).

Waza details

As the Waza name implies, Tori (Player executing technique) grasps Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) collar with both strangling hands which are crossed. There are three cross strangle Waza: the Nami-juji-jime (Normal cross strangle), the Gyaku-juji-jime (Reverse cross strangle), and the Kata-juji-jime (Half cross strangle). Each of these entails a different collar grasp method.
In this Kata-juji-jime (Half cross strangle) collar grasp, one hand is in the normal grip posture (same as the normal cross strangle), and the other hand is in the reversed grip posture (same as the reverse cross strangle).
The base of the little finger of one hand is against Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) right-side carotid artery. The strangling effect is sufficient even if performed with only one hand.
Although this strangle can be performed while sitting astride Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) who is supine, or from beneath him, etc., the grasping technique is what defines this Waza. When performing this strangle maneuver, Tori (Player executing technique) pulls Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) strongly against him, and uses both legs to restrict Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) freedom of movement.
The strangle can also be executed effectively by firmly grasping the back of Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) collar. Because Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) may attempt to escape by pushing both of Tori (Player executing technique) elbows upward, Tori (Player executing technique) can repel this by bending both elbows while raising his hips to bear down with his upper body against Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack).