Takedown · Judo · Advanced · Gi only

Shoulder throw (Seoi Nage)

A takedown (judo) you hit from Standing, landing you in Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame). Advanced level, gi only.

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Ippon Seoi Nage in BJJ Without Having Your Back Taken

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How to do it

Start from

Standing
  1. Grab their sleeve and collar
  2. Turn in under them
  3. Load them on your back
  4. Throw them over your shoulder

How it connects

Starts from
Standing
Similar takedowns
Major outer reap (Osoto Gari)Major inner reap (Ouchi Gari)Minor inner reap (Kouchi Gari)Hip toss (O Goshi)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
  • Get your hips lower than theirs
  • Pull on the sleeve to lift
Common mistake

Turning in without breaking their balance first.

If they defend it

They block with their hips: switch to the double leg.

Safety and research

Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes

Practice

Quick checkShoulder throw (Seoi Nage) quick check4 questions
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