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Hiza Guruma

Hiza Guruma means Knee Wheel throw. It is a judo throwing technique (nage-waza).

Also translated as: Knee Wheel.

This term appears on the Sankyu level of the official USJA rank exam.

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Related terms

• Ashi Guruma — Foot Wheel throw
• Kata Guruma — Shoulder Wheel throw
• Koshi Guruma — Hip Wheel throw
• O Guruma — Large Wheel
• O Soto Guruma — Large Outer Wheel
• Yoko Guruma — Side Wheel