Te Guruma by Vladislav Koulikov (On Demand)

Te Guruma is a powerful traditional Judo technique that involves lifting and rotating your opponent before dropping them to the mat. While this technique is not currently allowed under IFJ Judo competition rules, that does not mean it’s not effective! In this instructional video, highly esteemed grappler, competitor and instructor, Vladislav Koulikov shares all the nuances to make this throw work.

Beyond just explaining how the throw works in “kata” form, Vlad goes on to show how to use the throw to counter submissions such as the standing guillotine. He also shows how to prevent common ways your opponent will try to shut down your technique, for example by lacing your leg. Finally, Vlad also covers how to transition seamlessly from the throw to various submissions.

1. Intro
2. Standard Execution. Grips, Duck Under
3. No Leg Grab
4. Ball and Chain
5. Frontal Revolution
6. Dealing with Laced Leg
7. Dealing with Laced Leg 2
8. Dealing with Laced Leg 3
9. Dealing with Laced Leg 4
10. Switch Direction to Reverse Hip Toss
11. Te Guruma vs Standing Guillotine
12. Bychyok
13. Te GurumaTo Ins ide Trip
14. Te Guruma To Sasae
15. Te Guruma to Arm Bar
16. Te Guruma to AnkleLock
17. Te Guruma to Arm Triangle

About the instructor:

Vlad is the founder of the Koulikov Grappling Academy (KGA), and is a world champion competitor; placing 2 times in the USA and represented team USA in Combat Sambo in the World Championship in 2008. He has placed and won multiple Naga and Grapplers Quest tournaments and was awarded the most technical fighter in the very first Grapplers Quest competition winning all his matches by submissions.