Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki, acknowledged as one of the most accomplished osaekomi experts ever, looks at basic holds ans shows how to get into them and how to get out of them.

The techniques are described with clear pictures and precise explanations.

Osaekomi is a book that will really transform your ground work, giving total confidence in newaza both in competition and in club randori.

Contents:

A Personal View
A History of Osaekomi
A Technical Introduction
Yoko-shiho-gatame
Kami-shiho-gatame
Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame
Tate-shiho-gatame
Kesa-gatame
Ushiro-kesa-gatame
Kata-gatame
Ura-gatame
Uki-gatame
Applications
When your opponent is on all fours
When you are below your opponent
When your opponent is below
When you are below on all fours
Various escapes and traps

Training Exercises
Competition Osaekomi