Judo – Kata Guruma

Kata Guruma – Judo’s Shoulder Wheel Technique

This page looks at how to do Kata Guruma (or Shoulder Wheel) in Judo. This Judo technique is also known as the Fireman’s Carry.

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Instructional Video for Kata Guruma

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