Video: HOW TO ESCAPE KESA GATAME - Travis Stevens Basic Judo Techniques by Travis Stevens. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
To escape kesa-gatame, free your trapped arm, bridge into the holder and roll them over your body.
3 key details
- Pull your trapped elbow toward your ribs.
- Bridge high into them.
- Roll toward the side of your head.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Bridge reps
- 3:00Arm-free and bridge
- 3:00Bridge and roll both sides
- 2:00Neck stretch
Safety
Tuck the chin when rolling.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
