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North-south

Also called Kami shiho gatame

A pin from above their head, your chest on theirs and your head toward their hips. It links side control to the kimura and the north-south choke.

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Key steps

  1. Move from side control around the top of their head without lifting your chest off them.
  2. Line your body up with theirs, chest on chest, your head toward their hips.
  3. Slide your arms under their arms and pull their elbows tight to your sides.
  4. Sprawl your legs back and drop your hips to put weight on their chest.
  5. Turn your hips as they move so your chest stays centered over theirs.

Key details

  • Keep your hips low; high hips let them push you off and turn in.
  • Stay centered, because drifting to one side gives them a side to escape toward.