Yoko-shiho-gatame (横四方固め) is one of the seven mat holds, Osaekomi-waza, of Kodokan Judo. In grappling terms, it is categorized as a side control hold.
Technique description
Graphic
from http://judoinfo.com/techdrw.htm
Exemplar Videos:
Demonstrated
from https://web.archive.org/web/20060913144731/http://www.abbotsfordjudo.com:80/techniques/5thkyu.htm
Escapes
Roll Away Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Escape
Roll Inward (Turn On Knees) Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Escape
Sankaku/Armbar Yoko-Shiho-Gatame Escape
Submissions
Technique history
During Yasuhiro Yamashita’s winning streak of 203 consecutive victories in international competition in the 1970s and 1980s, yoko shiho gatame was his highest scoring single technique, securing victory in 45 of those contests.[1]