Shime Te

Shime is the Japanese word which means to constrict or strangle. In this list, a number of choking/strangling techniques are taught. These are constrictions of the neck, specifically the carotid arteries which supply blood to the brain. In addition, many other ground grappling methods are taught in this list. Most of these techniques have counterparts in Kodokan Judo's Newaza.

This list also begins to address the concept of using Jujutsu for self-defense as opposed to competition. This is necessary in both the physical as well as psychological aspects of learning these techniques. This list (in combination with Yawara and Nage) should show the student how to avoid trouble and not try to prove their martial ability. The student must strive for meekness rather than aggression.

1.	Eri Gatame	Throw and apply headlock, arm outside
2.	Kata Gatame	Throw and apply headlock, arm inside
3.	Juji Gatame	Throw and apply cross body lock
4.	Shiho Gatame	Counter throw and apply smother hold
5.	Sankaku Gatame	Miss Tomoe Nage, apply triangle strangle
6.	Ushiro Gatame	Avoid blow, apply double arm dislocation
7.	Namijuji Shime	Normal cross strangle
8.	Gyakujuji Shime	Reverse cross strangle
9.	Ichimonji Shime	Straight-line strangle
10.	Tsukkomi Shime	Poking strangle
11.	Hadaka Shime “A”	Front strangle and takedown
12.	Hadaka Shime “B”	Counter throw, rear strangle, takedown
13.	Hadaka Shime “C”	Counter throw, rear figure-4 strangle, takedown
14.	Dakikubi Shime	Headlock throw, arm and neck lock
15.	Osaegami Shime	Throw and apply hair and chin neck break
16.	Kote Shime	Bent arm lock after Juji Gatame
17.	Tenada Shime	Arm bar counter to cross-choke
18.	Do Shime	Trunk scissors and neck lock
19.	Ashi Karami Shime	Throw and apply leg grapevine hold
20.	Ashi Nada Shime	Throw and apply leg bar; A & B
21.	Ashi Yubi Shime	Throw and apply foot and toe lock
22.	Momo Shime	Counter Do Shime with elbow to thigh
23.	Shika no Issoku Shime	Arm bar takedown, leg and hammer lock
24.	Shidare Fuji Shime	Miss Tomoe Nage, big toe strangle, throw
25.	Tatsumaki Shime	Throw and apply dragon choke

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