O guruma

Alternate names: Major wheel

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Technique Description

O Guruma, meaning 'Major Wheel,' is a dynamic throw that involves using your leg as a 'wheel' or axis around which you rotate and throw your opponent. To execute O Guruma, establish a firm grip on your opponent's sleeve and collar. Step forward with your lead leg and place it across the front of your opponent's body, between their legs. Your leg should be straight and act as a pivot point. Simultaneously, use your arms to pull your opponent towards you and upwards, breaking their balance. Rotate your body in a circular motion, using your leg as the axis around which your opponent is thrown. The combination of the leg placement, pulling action, and body rotation creates a powerful and visually impressive throw. Unlike some other hip throws, O Guruma does not involve lifting the opponent onto your hip. Instead, the focus is on using your leg as a wheel to disrupt the opponent's balance and generate the throwing motion.