Judo term
Koshi-waza: Judo Meaning
- Pronunciation
- koh-shee wah-zah
- Meaning
- Hip techniques
In Judo
Koshi-waza are throwing techniques where the hip is central to the throwing action.
How to recognize it
Recognize koshi-waza when tori turns in and the hip provides the main throwing structure, as in O-goshi or Uki-goshi.
Quick check
Which throwing family uses the hip as its central structure?
Reveal answer
Koshi-waza.
Keep it distinct
Hip family versus foot family
centers the hip in the throw. centers a foot or leg action.