Judo · Pins · Escapes

Pin escapes circuit

Hold a pin for 10 seconds, partner escapes; rotate through three pins each side.

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Time
12 min
Players
2–30
Age
U7+
Area
Mat

Setup

  1. Pairs on the mat, one holding kesa-gatame.

How it runs

  1. Hold kesa-gatame; uke escapes with the bridge and turn.
  2. Then yoko-shiho-gatame, then tate-shiho-gatame.
  3. Swap roles after each pin; three rounds.

Coaching points

  • Pinner: chest down, legs wide, head low.
  • Escaping: bridge first, then make space with the hips.
  • Keep breathing under the pin.

Common mistakes

  • Pinner sitting up and losing weight.
  • Escaping with arms only.

Say it: “Bridge, hips, turn.”

Make it harder

  • Pinner can switch pins when uke moves.
  • 20-second holds.

Make it easier

  • Pinner holds at half weight.
  • Escape taught step by step, no resistance.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.