Hiza guruma

Hiza guruma
ClassificationNage-waza
Sub classificationAshi-waza
KodokanYes
Technique name
RōmajiHiza guruma
Japanese膝車
EnglishKnee wheel
Korean무릎 대돌리기

Hiza guruma (膝車) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro.[1] 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).

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mifune, Kyuzo: The Canon of Judo, Kodansha International Ltd. (Tokyo) 2004, ISBN 4-7700-2979-9, p.

Further reading[edit]

  • Swain, Mike (1994), "Ashiwaza II", Judo Masterclass Techniques (second ed.), Ippon Books, ISBN 1-874572-65-8

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