IMAC Dojo Judo Curriculum · Level 5
Judo Level 5: Tsukkomi Jime — The name does not mean punching
Tsukkomi Jime is a collar strangle characterized by an inserting hand action, not punching or striking the throat.
Compiled by Phoenix — Co-founder of IMAC Dojo
Thaninpong Supapitakpong (Phoenix)Co-founder of IMAC DojoUpdated 29 Sept 2026
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Short Answer
Tsukkomi Jime is a collar strangle characterized by an inserting hand action, not punching or striking the throat.
Key Takeaways
- Observe both collar grips.
- Relate the inserting hand to the torso.
- Watch stopping without retained pressure.
Read the hand direction with the collar grips and positional control.
In this article
What the name tells us
突込絞, tsukkomi-jime, belongs to strangles. The inserting or pushing-in idea is a memory aid, not permission to strike.
How the technique works
Collar and hands work together. Start with grips and arm alignment rather than judging a hand that resembles a fist.
Tsukkomi-jime combines two collar grips with the action of one hand in Kodokan's definition. Tsukkomi is not an instruction to strike the neck. Read continuous hand movement and retention of the other collar.
What to watch in the clips
- Observe both collar grips.
- Relate the inserting hand to the torso.
- Watch stopping without retained pressure.
A distinction worth noticing
Ryo Te Jime also uses hands and collars, but Tsukkomi highlights the inserting action. Hand count alone does not distinguish them.
Ryo-te-jime can also show both hands at the collars, but the actions differ. A still image identifies grips; the movement before pressure distinguishes the technique.
Taking the lesson back to practice
Do not add speed or impact when positioning fails. Stop and reset with an instructor, releasing immediately on a signal.
The Level here refers to the IMAC Dojo curriculum. Use the article and clips to prepare questions and review them with your instructor. Practical training needs a suitable partner, space and controlled conditions.
Ask which hand moves and which maintains the cloth connection. Do not imitate a fast thrust based on the romanized name. Begin with meaning and control, not greater neck pressure.
Connect this with your next lesson
Tsukkomi Jime — Video lesson 1
An IMAC Dojo clip accompanying Tsukkomi Jime. Use the observations and distinctions in this article to guide your viewing.
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Sources and further reading
- 突込絞 — 講道館 柔道 技名称一覧 — 講道館ReferenceAccessed 29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a punch?
No. It is a strangle using collar and control.
Where should viewing start?
At the collar grips, before following hand direction.
What if positioning is wrong?
Stop and ask the instructor; do not compensate with speed or impact.
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