Judo – Sode Guruma Jime

Sode Guruma Jime – Judo’s Sleeve Wheel Choke

This page provides details for Sode Guruma Jime (or Sleeve Wheel Choke) in Judo. This Judo choking technique is also known as a Sleeve Choke. All Judo choking techniques (Shime Waza) are dangerous and should be practiced only under the supervision of a trained Judo instructor.

For more Judo throws and grappling techniques, please visit the main Judo Techniques page.

Instructional Video for Sode Guruma Jime

This video is in Japanese but watch his hand work

Instructional Video for Sode Guruma Jime

Demonstration of Judo’s Sode Guruma Jime