Glossary of Judo waza (techniques) terms

O-guruma (Large wheel)

Summary

This Waza displays a dynamic rotational throw featuring a sweeping leg.

Features of this Waza

The O-guruma (Large wheel) Waza consists of a leg sweep that throws the opponent with a rotational motion.

Waza details

Tori (Player executing technique) grasps Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) sleeve armpit with his Hiki-te (Pulling hand), and the side of Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) collar with his Tsurite (Lifting hand), then pulls Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) while turning sideways, destabilizing him toward the front corner.
With Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) destabilized, Tori (Player executing technique) swings his Tsurite (Lifting hand) side leg around from the front so that it strikes Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) weight supporting leg between the thigh and the abdomen. Using both his pulling and Tsurite (Lifting hand), Tori (Player executing technique) then destabilizes Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) even further toward the front corner.
Tori (Player executing technique) then uses a body twisting motion to throw Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) in a rotational motion toward the front.
This Waza closely resembles the Harai-goshi (Hip sweep) and the Ashi-guruma (Leg wheel).
It differs from the Harai-goshi (Hip sweep) mainly in that there is more space between Tori (Player executing technique) and Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) upper body, the swept leg is not swung upward, and the swept leg toes are off the floor.
This Waza differs from the Ashi-guruma (Leg wheel)in that the height of the extended leg is lower.