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Ushiro Kesa Gatame

Ushiro Kesa Gatame means Rear Scarf Hold. It is a judo pinning technique (osaekomi-waza).

Also translated as: Reverse Scarf Hold.

This term appears on the the classic (vintage) USJA exam exam.

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Related terms

• Kesa Gatame — Scarf Hold
• Kuzure Kesa Gatame — Modified Scarf Hold
• Kami Shiho Gatame — Upper Corners Hold
• Kata Gatame — Shoulder Hold
• Kuzure Kami Shiho Gatame — Modified Upper Corners Hold
• Kuzure Yoko Shiho Gatame — Modified Side Hold