Hiza Guruma

 Hiza Guruma is an Ashi Waza (Foot/Leg Technique) in Judo.

Hiza Guruma is often used as a direct attack and also used as an effective throwing technique as part of a combination to initially off-balance an opponent.

There are several "competition" variations of Hiza Guruma, quite often as a result of utilising different gripping strategises.

Here's an overview of how Hiza Guruma is typically executed:

1. Kuzushi (Off-balance): Step towards your Uke. Your Uke puts pressure forwards as a reaction to stepping backwards.

2. Entry: Step to the outside of your Uke on the lapel side, angling your toes towards them. At the same time draw them forwards through the sleeve grip.

3. Foot Action: Simultaneously place the foot, on the sleeve side, just below your opponents knee, curving your foot around the front/side of their leg.

4. Execution: As a result of the foot placement on the knee, the opponent is lifted off balance. Rotate your body, maintaining a circular gripping position with the sleeve and lapel, to wheel your opponent over your foot.

Hiza Guruma is effective when executed with proper timing and precision. It relies on your ability to exploit your opponent's posture and balance using a quick and well-coordinated combination of leg positioning and upper body rotation.

Watch the video below for Left & Right demonstrations, a breakdown or the movement and competition examples: