Yoko guruma
| Yoko guruma | |
|---|---|
Pen and ink Yoko-guruma illustration | |
| Classification | Nage-waza |
| Sub classification | Sutemi-waza |
| Kodokan | Yes |
| Technique name | |
| Rōmaji | Yoko guruma |
| Japanese | 横車 |
| English | Side wheel |
| Korean | 모로 돌리기 |
Yoko Guruma (横車) is one of the original 40 throws of judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, Gokyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a side sacrifice technique, Yoko-sutemi. This technique is considerably difficult to perform, and can be used as either a direct attack or a counter. In classical study of nage-waza, it is preferable to use it as a counter throw to seoi-nage.