Judo technique
O-goshi
Learn the basics of O-goshi.
Meaning
Major hip throw
Pronunciation
oh-goh-shee
What this technique covers
What the name means
O-goshi means Major hip throw in Judo.
Classification
- Type
- Nage-waza: Throwing techniques
- Subtype
- Koshi-waza: Hip techniques
Key idea
The first idea is recognition: connect the name to the throw shape, the partner roles, and the moment where tori starts the movement.
What to notice in the image
In O-goshi, tori turns in, brings the hip across uke's front, and throws by rotating the body through the hip line. Pay special attention to tori's position, uke's direction, and the body line that makes the throwing action visible.
What you will learn
- Recognize the name O-goshi
- Understand the basic execution idea of O-goshi
Key terms
- O-goshi
Major hip throw
O-goshi is a basic hip throw. The name and broad idea come before technical detail.
Good to know
- Nage-waza: Throwing techniques
- Nage-waza is the family of Judo throws. Throws use timing, balance, and position instead of raw strength.
- Koshi-waza: Hip techniques
- Koshi-waza are throwing techniques where the hip is central to the throwing action.