is a mat hold described in the ''Canon Of Judo''. Changes to the
International Judo Federation Rules in October 2013 made it a legitimate hold (osaekomi) for competition. In 2017, it was added as an official named technique by the Kodokan.
It can be used as a ''turtle turnover'' as demonstrated in ''The Essence Of Judo'' by
Kyuzo Mifune
has been categorized as one of the greatest exponents of the art of judo after the founder, Kanō Jigorō. He is considered by many to be the greatest judo technician ever, after Kanō.
Early life
Mifune was born on April 21, 1883, in Kuji Cit ...
. It is categorized as
Katame-waza (grappling technique).
Similar techniques, variants, and aliases
English aliases:
*Back hold
References
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Judo technique
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