Yoko guruma
| Yoko guruma | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Nage-waza |
| Sub classification | Sutemi-waza |
| Kodokan | Yes |
| Technique name | |
| Rōmaji | Yoko guruma |
| Japanese | 横車 |
| English | Side wheel |
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Yoko Guruma (横車), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, Gokyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a side sacrifice technique, Yoko-sutemi. This technique is considerably difficult to perform, and can be used as either a direct attack or a counter. In classical study of Nage-waza, it is preferable to use it as a counter throw to Seoi-nage.
External links
- Judoinfo.com - Thowing techniques
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