Tama Guruma

Judo technique
Tama guruma
ClassificationNage-waza
Sub classificationSutemi-waza
KodokanNo
Technique name
RōmajiTama guruma
Japanese玉車
EnglishJade wheel

Tama Guruma (玉車) is a throwing technique described in The Canon of Judo as a reference technique and demonstrated by Kyuzo Mifune in the video, The Essence of Judo. This technique is unrecognised by the Kodokan; it is categorized as Yoko-sutemi (side sacrifice). It is similar to Kata Guruma.

See also

  • Judo technique
  • Throwing techniques—Judoinfo.com


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