Hane goshi

Summary

This Koshi waza (Hip techniques) closely resembles the Uchi-mata (Inner-thigh reaping throw) Waza.

Features of this Waza

The Hane-goshi (Hip spring) Waza consists of lifting up the opponent’s hips and legs and throwing him in a sudden motion.

Waza details

This Waza is most easily executed from a Kenka yotsu stance (asymmetrical grips by the two opponents), with the Tsurite (Lifting hand) performing the lift, and the Hiki-te (Pulling hand) pulling the opponent forward.
This Waza is the same as the O-goshi (Large hip throw)up to the point where Tori (Player executing technique) spins his body around and brings Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) body snugly against him, but in this Waza, Tori (Player executing technique) will be carrying Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) on his leg, so he positions his sweeping leg to the outer side, with that knee bent at a 45-degree angle.
While carrying Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) on his bent leg, Tori (Player executing technique) springs straight upward and leans forward to execute the throw in a sudden motion.
This Hane-goshi (Hip spring) Waza closely resembles the Uchi-mata (Inner-thigh reaping throw) Waza.
In the Uchi-mata (Inner-thigh reaping throw) Waza, Tori (Player executing technique) extends his leg between Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) legs to execute the sweep, but in this Hane-goshi (Hip spring) Waza, Tori (Player executing technique) places his leg against Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) inner thigh area before springing upward.
Although the Uchi-mata (Inner-thigh reaping throw) is used more frequently than the Hane-goshi (Hip spring) in recent years, this Waza is easier to learn for combatants who lack the skill required for the Uchi-mata (Inner-thigh reaping throw).

Waza usage tip

  • In actual competition, the Hane-goshi (Hip spring) is often used after moving toward the opponent and then suddenly stopping, thereby destabilizing the opponent’s balance in the forward direction.
  • When unable to properly execute the Hane-goshi (Hip spring), and when the opponent’s body rotation is insufficient, this Waza can be changed while in progress to the Hane-makikomi (Springing wraparound throw).