Glossary of Judo waza (techniques) terms

Ryo-te-jime (Two-hands strangle)

Summary

This Shime waza (strangling techniques) uses both hands.

Features of this Waza

In the Ryo-te-jime (Two-hands strangle) Waza, Tori (Player executing technique) grasps the back of Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) collar with both hands and strangles his neck.

Waza details

While standing in front of Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack), Tori (Player executing technique) grasps the back of Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) collar with both hands, then pulls firmly to apply pressure to Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) neck. Tori (Player executing technique) can twist his clenched grasps as if to wrap the collar around this fists in order enhance the strangling force.
This Waza can be applied either from a face-to-face standing posture which employs both hands, or from a supine posture which employs both the hands and legs. In the supine posture, the strangling efficacy can be enhanced by using both legs to restrict the opponents freedom of movement.
For example, when in a supine position, Tori (Player executing technique) can lift both legs and scissor Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) neck between his knees and then clasp his ankles together to apply the strangling pressure with his knees. In this case, both of Tori (Player executing technique) legs hold Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) shoulders while Tori (Player executing technique) pulls his strangling hands forward, using the reactive motion to enhance the strangling efficacy. His legs also prevents Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) from escaping by toppling forward.
Care must be taken, however, to avoid executing the strangle with the legs alone, as that is a rules violation.