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Ground positions, sweeps and escapes

Scarf hold

Names by art: Judo: Kesa-gatame · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Kesa gatame · Wrestling: Headlock

Appears in 3 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The top fighter sits at the opponent’s side facing their head, wraps the neck and traps the near arm under the armpit; the legs spread wide as a base and the chest weight pins the opponent.

Appears in 3 arts

ArtName used in this art
JudoKesa-gatame
Brazilian Jiu-JitsuKesa gatame
WrestlingHeadlock

More in this category

Guard (fighting on the back) Half guard Mount Side control North–south Back control (back mount) Knee-on-belly Scissor sweep Hip bump sweep Bridge and roll escape (upa) Hip escape (shrimping) Guard pass

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): List of judo techniques
  2. Wikipedia (en): Kesa gatame
  3. Wikipedia (en): List of Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques

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Wabukan (2026). “Scarf hold”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/kesa-gatame (accessed 2026-10-30).

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