Kata Guruma
| Kata Guruma | |
|---|---|
| File:Kata guruma.jpg | |
| General information | |
| Domain | Tachi-Waza |
| Classification | Nage-Waza |
| Sub-Classification | Te-Waza |
| Kodokan | Yes |
| IJF Legal | No |
| Grouping | Dai-Sankyo |
| Variations | Kata Guruma (Kneeling) |
| Related | Fireman's Carry |
| Complexity | Tech-Advanced |
| Arcs | Vertical Circle |
| Technique name | |
| Rōmaji | Kata-guruma |
| Japanese | 肩車 |
| English | Shoulder wheel |
| Korean | 어깨로 메치기 |
Kata Guruma (肩車), or "Shoulder Wheel," is one of the original 40 throws of Judo developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the third group, Sankyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a hand technique (Te-Waza).
A traditional Kata Guruma requires a leg grab while pulling uke across the shoulders. This traditional version is no longer legal in IJF competition, but several variations have been developed to keep the technique active on the international Judo stage.
Concept
Kata Guruma involves lifting the opponent onto the shoulders and throwing them down in a wheel-like motion. The tori (the person executing the throw) uses their hands to lift the uke (the person being thrown) and rotate them over the shoulders.
Technique
- Grip: The tori grips the uke's sleeve and collar.
- Positioning: The tori pulls the uke forward to break their balance.
- Lifting: The tori bends their knees and lifts the uke onto their shoulders.
- Throwing: The tori rotates and throws the uke over their shoulders in a wheel-like motion.
Key Points
- Break the uke's balance forward.
- Coordinate the lifting motion with the rotation.
- Ensure the grip is secure to control the uke during the throw.
References
- Kano, Jigoro. Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder. Kodansha International, 1986.
- Mifune, Kyuzo. The Canon of Judo: Classic Teachings on Principles and Techniques. Kodansha International, 2004.
Demonstration