Hiza guruma

is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro. It belongs to the first group of the traditional throwing list in the "Gokyo no waza" of the Kodokan Judo.It is also included in the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo.It is classified as a foot technique ("ashiwaza").

Technique description

* [http://www.judoinfo.com/images/nauta/hizaguru.gifGraphic] 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:
* [http://www.suginoharyu.com/html/video/kihonwaza/hiza%20guruma.mpg Demonstrated] from http://www.suginoharyu.com/html/video/nagewaza.htm
* [http://www.judoinfo.com/video/waza/3.avi Tournament] from http://www.judoinfo.com/video8.htm

Technique history

Similar techniques, variants, and aliases

English aliases:
*Knee wheel

ee also

* Judo technique
* The Canon Of Judo

External links

* [http://www.judoinfo.com/techjudo.htm Information on the Techniques of Judo] .