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Hiza-Guruma

Translation

Knee wheel throw

Pronounciation

Japanese

膝車

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Hiza-Guruma
Description

A foot technique throw. Break your opponent’s balance to his right front corner, then place the sole of your left foot on his right kneecap and use his this as a fulcrum around which to throw him by pulling his upper body.

Instructions

The Hiza Guruma is essentially a Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi, except you're tripping your partner at the knee instead of the ankle.


  • Pivot on one leg to force your partner to take a step to the side.

  • Use the centrifugal force of the pivot to pull your partner with your arms.

  • As your partner is about to take a step, use your free leg to trip them at the knee.

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