Kata Guruma

Kata Guruma is classified as Te Waza (Hand  Technique) in Judo.

Kata Guruma involves lifting your opponent off the ground onto your shoulders and throwing them back down onto the ground.

Here's a basic breakdown of how Kata Guruma is typically executed:

1. Grip: On the sleeve and high on the lapel.
2. Kuzushi (Off-balance): Step back and draw your opponent forwards through the sleeve and lapel grips, breaking their balance to the front corner.
3. Entry: As you maintain the forward tension through the sleeve grip, step in and under your opponent, moving your sleeve grip hand onto their inner thigh, placing your head tight against their hip.
4. Execution: Bring your legs together, as you stand up tall, maintaining a strong core position, using the tension and active fulcrum point to easily lift your opponent onto your shoulders.

Kata Guruma requires precise timing, coordination, and proper use of leverage through an active fulcrum point, allowing your opponents body to help lift them onto your shoulders.

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