Osaekomi

The objective is to control your opponent.

Osaekomi is announced when the disadvantaged contestant (Uke);

• Is being controlled with downward pressure from the side, rear or top
• Has full back or complete upper back in contact with the mat
• Does not have Tori’s leg interlocked.

If Tori has already earned a Wazari in the match and the Osaekomi is held for 15 seconds, Tori earns a second Wazari and the Referee announces “Wazari Awasete Ippon” (two Wazari equal Ippon) and the match is over.

If Tori has not already earned a Wazari in the match and the Osaekomi is held for 15-19 seconds, Tori earns and Wazari for the hold down and the match continues.

If Tori has not already earned a Wazari in the match and the Osaekomi is held for 20 seconds, Tori earns and Ippon and the Referee announces “Ippon Sore-made” (Ippon, finished) and the match is over.

This information is meant as a summary and not substitute for the IJF’s Sport and Organization Contest Rules.  Consult the current IJF SOR Article D.17 for more information;

IJF_Sport_and_Organisation_Rul-1646858825.pdf (rackcdn.com)

The following examples illustrate the criteria for Osaekomi.

Osaekomi Example 1

Osaekomi Example 2