IMAC Dojo Judo Curriculum · Level 5
Judo Level 5: Sode Guruma Jime — Whose sleeve provides the connection?
Sode Guruma Jime uses the practitioner’s sleeve with both arms in a strangle. Identifying whose sleeve is held clarifies the clip.
Compiled by Phoenix — Co-founder of IMAC Dojo
Thaninpong Supapitakpong (Phoenix)Co-founder of IMAC DojoUpdated 29 Sept 2026
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Short Answer
Sode Guruma Jime uses the practitioner’s sleeve with both arms in a strangle. Identifying whose sleeve is held clarifies the clip.
Key Takeaways
- Identify the sleeve being held.
- Follow the relationship between both arms.
- Observe space restored on release.
Locate the sleeve connection before following the arms in a close view.
In this article
What the name tells us
袖車絞, sode-guruma-jime, combines sleeve, wheel and strangle.
How the technique works
The sleeve connects the arm action; it is not simply pulling the partner’s clothing hard against the neck.
Sode-guruma-jime uses tori's own sleeve in Kodokan's definition. The grip can be concealed by the other arm, so inspect the setup before the hands approach the neck. Do not assume it uses uke's collar like another named strangle.
What to watch in the clips
- Identify the sleeve being held.
- Follow the relationship between both arms.
- Observe space restored on release.
A distinction worth noticing
Sode also appears in Sode Tsurikomi Goshi, a hip throw. A shared sleeve reference does not imply the same principle.
Although guruma also occurs in koshi-guruma and ashi-guruma, this is shime-waza, not a throw. The shared word does not instruct a circular twist of the body or neck.
Taking the lesson back to practice
Do not strike the throat with a forearm. Have an instructor check positioning, practise slowly and release immediately on a signal. Do not test endurance.
The Level here refers to the IMAC Dojo curriculum. Use the article and clips to prepare questions and review them with your instructor. Practical training needs a suitable partner, space and controlled conditions.
Ask where the sleeve is held and how the arms relate before applying neck pressure. Check structure and prompt release rather than seeking faster pressure.
Connect this with your next lesson
Sode Guruma Jime — Video lesson 1
An IMAC Dojo clip accompanying Sode Guruma Jime. Use the observations and distinctions in this article to guide your viewing.
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Sources and further reading
- 袖車絞 — 講道館 柔道 技名称一覧 — 講道館ReferenceAccessed 29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Whose sleeve is used?
The basic form uses the practitioner’s own sleeve; follow hands and arms together.
Is it like Sode Tsurikomi Goshi?
No. This is a strangle; the other is a hip throw.
What should replace watching pressure?
Observe the sleeve connection and both arms.
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