Kesa Gatame (the Scarf Hold) is commonly misunderstood in modern sport grappling. While still favored in Judo, it is often misconstrued to be easily escapable in other styles. This stems from a chronic misapplication of the hold, where the key components of a successful Kesa Gatame are absent. Finding its origins in Japanese jujitsu, the scarf hold was a widely favored hold-down because it allowed for strong control of an attacker's primary weapon hand and flowed naturally from most throws and takedowns. In this download, Kevin Secours, a lifetime practitioner of Japanese Jujitsu, breaks down the keys to dominating with Kesa Gatame. You will learn detailed, step-by-step drills for achieving the missing components of this misunderstood pin, which are easily applicable to sport, without losing the street value against a weapon. Based on the principle of "educating the attack", you will simultaneously learn how to escape and counter the various attributes, to improve your counter measures as well. Finally, you will be led through a devastating series of unorthodox and essential attacks, including traps, arm breaks, chokes, cranks and other incapacitations. A must for any serious grappler. Ideal for law enforcement and security professionals. Learn the battlefield tested secrets of the Japanese scarf hold today.