Koshi Guruma

Koshi Guruma is classified as Koshi Waza (Hip Technique) in Judo.

Koshi Guruma involves "over" rotating the hips and bringing the arm around your opponent's head to execute the throw.

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

1. Grip: On the sleeve and high on the lapel.
2. Kuzushi (Off-balance): Break your opponent's balance to the front corner, drawing them forwards through the sleeve grip. Let go of the lapel and start to bring your arm around the back of your opponent's head.
3. Entry: Bring your hips in front your opponents, pivoting on the balls of your feet to rotate and drive your hips all the way through.
4. Execution: To finish the throw, raise your hips, continue rotating around, maintaining tension through the sleeve and around your opponent's neck.

Koshi Guruma requires precise timing, coordination, and proper use of leverage to be effective and can be easily countered if you are out of alignment when executing.

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