Takedown · Judo · Fundamental

Hip toss (O Goshi)

A takedown (judo) you hit from Standing, landing you in Scarf hold (Kesa Gatame). Fundamental level.

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How to do it

Start from

Standing
  1. Grab their sleeve and around their waist
  2. Step in front of them
  3. Load them on your hip
  4. Turn and throw

How it connects

Starts from
Standing
Similar takedowns
Major outer reap (Osoto Gari)Major inner reap (Ouchi Gari)Minor inner reap (Kouchi Gari)Shoulder throw (Seoi Nage)Circle throw (Tomoe Nage)Inner thigh throw (Uchi Mata)
Also from Standing
Guillotine escape
In courses
Foundations VI: Standing, front headlock & back

Get it right

Key details
  • Hips below their hips
  • Pull the sleeve down to finish
Common mistake

Hips not under theirs.

If they defend it

They block: go behind for the body lock.

Safety and research

Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes

Practice

Quick checkHip toss (O Goshi) quick check4 questions
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