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Judo term

Ashi-guruma

Pronunciation
ah-shee goo-roo-mah
Meaning
Leg wheel

In Judo

Ashi-guruma is a leg wheel: Uke rotates over Tori’s extended leg near knee level.

Lessons that teach this

  • Ashi-gurumaRecognize rotation over a leg rather than a hip sweep.
  • ReviewRetrieve the wheel names and sacrifice directions.

Throwing: Nage-waza

The phases and language of throws.

Quick check

What separates Ashi-guruma from Harai-goshi?

Reveal answer

Uke wheels over the extended leg

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