DJB pathway · Throw lesson
Yoko-guruma
Yoko-guruma is a side wheel often used as a counter. Tori controls Uke's forward-bent torso, slides a leg between Uke's legs from the front, and falls to the side while rotating Uke over the body.
Movement sequence
- Use Uke's forward commitment and secure close control around the waist or upper body.
- Slide your near leg between Uke's legs as your body turns sideways beneath the center.
- Fall to the side and guide Uke in a wheel over your torso, maintaining arm control.
- Maintain the controlling grip, guide Uke to a safe landing, and practise the action under qualified supervision.
Safety and training context
Use this page to prepare for coached practice, not as a substitute for instruction. Throws, locks, and strangles require appropriate experience, a qualified partner, safe matting, and direct supervision.