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An arm dropped toward the mat.
Also known as: Hold signal judo, Osaekomi gesture
The judo signal starting the count on a hold-down.
Declares a hold-down established and starts the timed count.
Contexts: Public information
Starts a clock rather than awarding anything, so the signal creates a state that persists until a second signal ends it — one of few sporting gestures that opens a period rather than marking a moment.
Contexts: Public information
One arm extended forward and downward toward the contestants at about forty-five degrees, palm down.