Judo Groundwork Techniques Revealed
The secrets of good ne-waza (groundwork) are very much the same as in tachi-waza: relaxation, balance, timing, effective use of body weight, and knowing how and where to move. There are three major groups of techniques: osaekomi-waza (hold-downs or immobilizations), shime-waza (strangles and chokes) and kansetsu-waza (armlocks). In order to apply these techniques a multitude of methods have evolved for getting past the opponent's defense or for turning him over into a disadvantageous position.
