Judo technique

Utsuri-goshi

Recognize a lift followed by a transfer onto the hip.

Start lesson

Utsuri-goshi: Tori is the judoka in ivory lifting Uke in navy. — Technique image: Tori is the judoka in ivory lifting Uke in navy. The lesson describes one side; the opposite side mirrors it.

Understand the technique

Recognize a lift followed by a transfer onto the hip.

How it works

Position and connection

In this example, attacks with left . lowers the hips and wraps Uke’s waist with the right arm to stop the entry.

Direction and completion

Tori lifts with close body contact, then turns the right hip under Uke and guides Uke forward over it. Mirror for the opposite attack. is because the hip transfer completes the throw. Keep Uke supported through the change; do not release a lifted partner or drop Uke onto the head.

Common mistakes

Common error

Stopping at the lift misses the hip transfer that identifies the throw.

First learning focus

Notice where the initial lift changes into a hip throw.