Hiza-guruma

Explanation of the technique 技の説明

"Tori" breaks "uke's" balance to the right front corner, places the sole of the left foot against "uke's" right knee and, using it as an axis, turns uke like a wheel and throws uke forward.

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The elementary way of applying it 初歩のかけ方

The red circle marks the propping foot at uke's knee. How to take the ukemi: "Uke" takes the yoko-ukemi (side breakfall) in time with "tori's" tai-sabaki (body movement). "Tori" uses mae-sabaki (forward body movement) to break the balance of "uke", who is on both knees, forward, places the sole of the left foot against "uke's" knee and throws forward.

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The basic way of applying it 基本のかけ方

The red circle marks the propping foot. Uke's cooperation: "Uke" does not pull the hips back, but rotates using the right foot as a support and takes the yoko-ukemi.

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Opportunities for applying the technique 技をかける機会

Tori and uke in kumi-kata; tori steps back and turns while uke advances; tori places the sole of the left foot against uke's knee and turns uke's balance; uke is thrown forward. Throw as uke comes forward, using ushiro-sabaki (backward body movement). From kumi-kata, uke tries to turn in; tori uses that movement, breaks uke's balance with mae-sabaki (forward body movement) and throws. Use the movement of uke trying to turn in: break the balance with mae-sabaki (forward body movement) and throw. From kumi-kata, uke steps back; tori follows with mae-sabaki, applies the technique and throws uke down. When uke steps back, apply the technique with mae-sabaki (forward body movement) and throw.

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Faults that are easy to fall into 陥りやすい欠点

Tori applies the technique with the hips and knees bent. Tori should not apply the technique with the hips and knees in a bent position. Tori presses hard with the left foot against uke's knee. Tori should not put too much force into the left foot placed against uke's knee.

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Safety

Points for safety instruction 安全指導のポイント

Tori applying the technique in the opposite direction. Tori must not apply the technique in the reverse direction (left-side technique). Tori and uke fallen together on the mat. Teach so that tori and uke do not fall together as one body (dōtai).

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Safety

Accidents to watch for

1. If tori applies hiza-guruma with the right foot while keeping a right-handed grip, there is a risk that uke will instinctively put down the left hand and injure the wrist or elbow.
2. If tori's upper body collapses and they force the technique while falling, uke may land on the shoulder and injure the shoulder or elbow.

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Safety

Prohibited outright

At the beginner stage, prohibit applying hiza-guruma with the right foot while keeping a right-handed grip, and instruct students always to throw in the direction of the hikite.

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Safety

Points for safe instruction

1. It is important to instruct that, if the upper body collapses, the technique is not applied and tori takes ushiro-ukemi (rear breakfall) themselves.
2. Instruct that tori applies the technique only after properly performing the right-foot forward tai-sabaki (body movement turning the toes of the right foot inward).

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