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Scarf hold (bottom)
They sit beside you in a scarf hold. Free your arm and head, then bridge them over or turn away.
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Essentials
They sit beside you in a scarf hold with your head wrapped and one arm trapped under their armpit. It’s a judo pin that feels hopeless, but their back is exposed: free your arm, bridge and roll, or take their back.
Your goals
- Free your trapped arm first
- Bridge into them and roll them over
- Or turn away and get to their back
What they want
- Keep your head and arm trapped
- Attack the trapped arm
Key principles
- Free the arm, then escape
- Bridge toward their back
Common mistakes
- Pushing their head with your free hand
- Staying flat
Techniques to learn
Each one opens its own page and video.
Where it leads
- Other side
- Scarf hold (Kesa Gatame)
- Escapes
- Escape the americana
If this happens…
- they lean their weight onto youBridge into them and roll them over your body
- they sit their hips highSlide your knee under them and turn to their back
Advanced detailsTransitions, threats, reactions, troubleshooting and a sparring drill
1. Overview
They sit beside you in a scarf hold. Free your arm and head, then bridge them over or turn away.
Key controls
- Free your trapped arm first
- Turn toward them, hug their back
- Bridge and roll them over
In this position
3 transitions · 2 threats · 2 reactions · 2 troubleshooting fixes · 1 sparring exercise · 1 techniques
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