Kata guruma
4 Seasons
Traditional Kata guruma is now banned due to the touching of the leg.
But in this collection we reveal how Kata guruma has been modified and can still prove very successful. Both legal and illegal variations of this technique are included here.
The best place to start is with Mongolian World Champion Khashbaatar, who shows you how his Kata guruma has evolved to adapt to the rule changes.
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02:08Episode 1
Kata guruma - Overview | Khashbaatar
Episode 1
Tsagaanbaatar Khashbaatar show us his version of Kata guruma - developed and altered to fit within the rules. Here he shows us how to execute the spectacular technique without gripping the legs.
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Kata guruma - Kumi kata and head positioning | Khashbaatar
Episode 2
The Kumi kata and head positioning elements for Khashbaatar's Kata guruma - essential for controlling the opponent to setup his throw.
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Kata guruma - Creating space and leg placement | Khashbaatar
Episode 3
Olympian and former World Champion Khashbaatar demonstrates how to create the space and the positioning of the legs so that he can execute his Kata guruma.
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Kata guruma - Competition variations | Khashbaatar
Episode 4
How Khashbaatar has used variations of his spectacular Kata guruma on the World stage during the IJF World Tour.
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01:20Episode 5
Kumi Kata | Interview | Khashbaatar
Episode 5
Former World Champion Khashbaatar talks about the importance of grip-fighting.