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Yoko-Guruma - Side Wheel

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Yoko-sutemi-waza Throw

Description

A technique to rotate and throw down the opponent by counteracting his Nage-waza or other attack, holding his hip with the left arm to break his balance forward, sliding the right leg between his legs from the front while twisting the body and laying down the body onto the left side. (Kodokan definition)

Key points

  1. Counter uke’s throw; hold uke’s hip.
  2. Slide leg between uke’s legs; twist and lie to the side.
  3. Rotate uke and throw down.

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