Hiza guruma
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Hiza guruma (膝車?) 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).
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[edit] Technique description
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
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English aliases:
- Knee wheel
