Sam Kressin is a Fourth Degree Combat Base Black Belt and Catch Wrestler out of San Diego, CA. Sam begins this instructional by explaining the correct hold down during the Kesa Gatame. The Kesa Gatame is an active hold down that requires sensitivity and practice. When on the bottom of a good Kesa, you need to find where your opponent is out of proper position. Once this is accomplished, there are many different options for escape. Let us know what you think!