Ushiro goshi

Not to be confused with Ushiro Guruma or Utsuri goshi.

Ushiro Goshi (後腰), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, Gokyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo-no-Nagewaza, of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a hip throwing technique, Koshi-Waza. Ushiro Goshi is also one of the 20 techniques in Danzan Ryu's Nagete list.

Technique description

In Judo's version, tori lifts uke much like in a German Suplex. Danzan Ryu's version is an "aiki" technique where tori steps away from uke's hip.

Included systems

Systems:

• Kodokan Judo, Judo Lists
• Danzan Ryu, Danzan Ryu Lists

Lists:

• The Canon Of Judo
• Judo technique

Similar techniques, variants, and aliases

Aliases:

• Rear throw
• Back hip throw
• German Suplex (?)

References

• Ohlenkamp, Neil (2006) Judo Unleashed basic reference on judo. ISBN 0-07-147534-6.

External links

• The Techniques of Judo
• Ushiro goshi images
• Ushiro goshi demonstration