Kata gatame

Kata gatame
Classification	Katame-waza
Successive techniques	Side choke
Counter	Sweep
Kodokan	Yes
Technique name
Rōmaji	Kata gatame
Japanese	肩固め
English	Shoulder hold

Kata-Gatame (肩固) is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo.^[1] It is also one of the 25 techniques of Danzan Ryu's constriction arts, Shimete, list. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold. Primarily used as a hold down in Judo, it is mostly used as a choke in Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts (also called arm triangle choke). WWE wrestler Braun Strowman and former Impact Wrestling Superstar, Samuel Shaw use this move as their finishing maneuver.