Harai goshi

Harai goshi (払腰?) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Kano Jigoro.[1] It belongs to the second group of the traditional throwing list in the Gokyo no waza of the Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo, and classified as a hip technique (koshiwaza). Harai goshi is also one of the 20 techniques in Danzan ryu's Nagete list. Harai Goshi is also one of the 18 throws in the Kar-do-Jitsu-Ryu martial arts system. The English aliases are Sweeping hip throw and Hip Sweep.

[edit]Technique

1. Tori applies three-steps entry with Harai Goshi similar to throws such as Morote Seoi Nage and Tai Otoshi

2. Tori pulls Uke upwards and forwards and sweeps Uke's leg with the back of his thigh

Depending on confidence and experience Tori is asked to display Harai Goshi in the circular movement with Uke

[edit]References

^ Mifune, Kyuzo (2004), The Canon of Judo, Tokyo: Kodansha International Ltd., ISBN 4-7700-2979-9