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The top player in a black gi sits beside the bottom player's chest with his legs spread, one arm wrapped around the head and the near arm clamped at his side, in the scarf hold kesa-gatame.

Kesa Gatame (Scarf Hold)

A heavy judo pin with americanas, armlocks and shoulder locks. Hold it carelessly and you give up the back.

50 lessons

Also called scarf hold, kesa, kesa-gatame, headlock pin, reverse kesa, reverse scarf hold.

Kesa Gatame Top

Stay heavy, keep the arm trapped and attack.

Kesa Gatame Bottom

Protect the arm and neck, then take the back or recover guard.

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