Kata guruma

Introduction

Kata Guruma is one of the traditional forty throws of Judo as developed by Jigaro Kano, and is said to have been invented by Kano. Kata Guruma belongs to the third group, Dai-sankyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza) [1], of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. [2] Because the technique is not a sweep nor a trip and requires tori to grab uke into a carry, it is categorized as a hand technique, Te-Waza. [3]

Technique Description

Exemplar Videos:

Demonstrated, from http://www.suginoharyu.com/html/index.html

Randori, from http://www.suginoharyu.com/html/video/sambo.htm

If you have the time, keep an eye out for Mifune's version of Kata Guruma in Kodokan Judo With Master Kyuzo Mifune. His entry is much higher, almost standing, and only bows down at the actual throw.