Scarf Hold (Kesa Getami)

Overview: A very dominant, top, crossbody position that is effective for controlling, submitting, or striking.

Advantages: This top position provides effective body control of your opponent, multiple submission opportunities, various arm traps for high percentage striking. It is a very difficult position for the bottom person to escape from.

Disadvantages: Very challenging for person on their back to create space and execute an effective escape. There are not many disadvantages to this dominant position.

Transitions: Such a dominant position that—if possible—I would typically recommend maintaining it. However, one can transition to side mount, which can lead to fluid transitions to other dominant top positions such as: north/south, knee on belly, or mount.

Submissions: Keylocks, neck cranks, armbars, and chokes are the most common submissions from this position. Combat Submission Wrestling creator, Erik Paulson, demonstrates a key lock chain in Video 1, and a neck crank in Video 2.

Striking: Various traps of your opponent arms via your own legs or arms are available for the taking.  This opens up devastating striking options to bottom persons head. Common strikes from here can include: elbow high downward punches, hammer fists, reverse hammer fists, snip elbows, and downward/vertical elbows.

Conclusion: Scarf Hold/ Kesa Getami is an extremely effective and dominant top position For controlling, submitting, and striking your opponent.  High percentage results for submission grappling or MMA competition.

Video 1

• Video Courtesy of Erik Paulson

Video 2

• Video Courtesy of Erik Paulson

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

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The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Bio

Bruce Lombard is a Certified Coach in Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW). CSW is an MMA fighting system developed by legendary Shooto (MMA) World Champion and world-renowned MMA coach, Erik Paulson.

Coach Lombard’s involvement with martial arts started in 1994. Since then Lombard has trained in multiple disciplines including Thai Boxing, Boxing, Catch Wrestling, Shooto, Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Jeet Kune Do, and Wing Chun. In addition to Erik Paulson, Bruce has trained under world acclaimed fighters and coaches Greg Nelson, Sean Sherk, Rico Chipparelli, Dan Inosanto, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Francis Fong, and Bill Gebhardt.

Mr. Lombard has competed in Muay Thai Kickboxing events and Submission Grappling tournaments. Currently he dedicates his time to teaching CSW and Thai Boxing. Coach Lombard also coaches and corners men and women athletes competing in Thai Boxing, Submission Grappling, and MMA events. His fighters have been very successful in the ring, in the cage, and on the mat.

           

Bruce aims to carry out the legacy of his late friend and martial arts instructor, Sifu Bill Gebhardt (1/27/64–9/17/2002). Gebhardt’s mission was to help others reach their physical potential as martial artists, as well as understanding the tradition, etiquette, and humility of the martial arts.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.