Hiza Guruma

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Hiza Guruma is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group, Dai Ikkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also included in the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a foot technique, Ashi-Waza.

Contents 1 Technique description 2 Technique history 3 Included systems 4 Similar techniques, variants, and aliases 5 External links

[edit] Technique description

Graphic from http://www.judoinfo.com/techdraw.htm

In Hiza Guruma there is usually an kuzushi pulling uke sideways and/or forward in a wind. By blocking uke's leg at the knee with the foot, tori prevents uke from stepping forward and regaining balance. Thus, uke tips over his blocked leg.

Exemplar Videos:

Demonstrated from http://www.suginoharyu.com/html/video/nagewaza.htm

Tournament from http://www.judoinfo.com/video8.htm

[edit] Technique history

[edit] Included systems

Systems:

• Kodokan Judo, Judo Lists

Lists:

• The Canon Of Judo
• Judo technique

[edit] Similar techniques, variants, and aliases

English aliases:

• Knee wheel

[edit] External links

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