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Ashi Guruma

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

Also translated as: Leg Wheel.

This term appears on the the classic (vintage) USJA exam exam.

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Related terms

• De Ashi Harai — Advanced Foot Sweep throw
• Harai Tsurikomi Ashi — Sweeping Foot Stop throw
• Hiza Guruma — Knee Wheel throw
• Kata Guruma — Shoulder Wheel throw
• Koshi Guruma — Hip Wheel throw
• O Guruma — Large Wheel