Video: YOKO SHIHO GATAME BASIC SKILLS Effective Side Control by welcomematstevescott. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Yoko-shiho-gatame is the side four-corner hold, controlling both the head and the far leg from across the opponent.
3 key details
- Chest across their chest.
- One arm under the head, one between the legs.
- Hips low, knees tight.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Position
- 3:00Static holds
- 3:00Adjust to imagined escapes
- 2:00Hip stretch
Safety
Keep pressure on the chest, not the face.
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.
