Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Wheels!

One of the most common concepts, along with those like 'reaping', 'blocking' and 'lifting' is 'wheeling'.

The simplest example, the very first set of the Gokyo No Waza, is Hiza Guruma:



In Hiza Guruma, the upper body is 'wheeled' around the axis of one knee fixed in space. As the shoulder rotate in relation to it and progress horizontal beyond its base, the uke is forced to step or fall.

In Kata Guruma, the center of mass of uke is fixed the Tori's highly mobile shoulders, which serve as the new fulcrum or axle about which the wheel spins. In English and western wrestling traditions, this throw is known as the Firemen's Carry:


In Koshi Guruma, the uke's hip is glued to tori's, and is the axle about which uke spins:


In Te Guruma, or the 'hand wheel', the hara or center of mass of Uke is glued to Tori's chest, and he is spun about that axis by pulling down on the shoulders, while being lifted at the hip:


4 comments:

Zeb. said...

I've been looking into judo classes in the richmond area, so I figured this would be a good club to join, but I've got a scheduling conflict with a class. Do you have any recommendations for good places in the area to take classes?

Jason Struck, CSCS RKC said...

Hantei Judo with Leo Valdes

John said...

Great videos! This is exactly why I encourage my wrestlers to check out the judo club.

John Crandall
Head Wrestling Coach,
Syracuse University
VCU Class of 06

Jason Struck, CSCS RKC said...

glad you noticed that ALL these throws apply to both our sports!