Look for a blocking foot near the outside of the knee while the hands wheel the opponent over that fixed point.
Starting position
Both judoka stand at enough distance for the attacker to keep posture while reaching the opponent’s near knee with the sole of the foot.
Typical grip
A sleeve-and-lapel grip helps create the circular upper-body action.
Kuzushi · balance breaking
Draw the opponent forward and diagonally toward the blocked side so their weight begins to move past the supporting leg.
Tsukuri · entry and position
Turn slightly away from the blocked side and place the sole lightly at the outside-front of the opponent’s knee without striking it.
Kake · completion
Maintain the light block while the hands continue a broad circular pull, making the opponent wheel around the leg.
Expected result
The opponent rotates forward and sideways around the controlled knee line while the attacker remains standing and balanced.
Visual study notes
Prototype limitation: each phase repeats one rights-tracked reference illustration. This is not a true sequential demonstration and must not be used as a substitute for instructor-led practice.
STUDY NOTE 1
Distance
Observe the space that lets the attacker stay upright while reaching the knee line.
Same single reference image
STUDY NOTE 2
Block
Identify the light sole placement near the outside-front of the knee.
Same single reference image
STUDY NOTE 3
Wheel
Follow the circular hand action that rotates the opponent around the block.
Same single reference image
Common beginner mistakes
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Kicking or pushing the knee instead of forming a light stopping point.
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Standing too close and collapsing the circular space.
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Pulling straight down rather than around an arc.
Coaching tips to discuss in class
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Recognize the wheel: the hands supply the rotation and the foot supplies the center point.
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Keep the supporting leg stable and the upper body tall.
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Place the foot gently; this is a block, not a strike.
Technique-specific safety
The knee must never be struck, forced backward, or twisted. Learn the placement and controlled rotation only with a qualified instructor on mats.
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