Ushiro goshi (Back hip throw)

Summary

This is a simple Waza in theory, but difficult to execute.

Features of this Waza

The Ushiro-goshi (Back hip throw) is classified as a counter Waza, and consists of grasping the opponent in a bear hug, lifting him, and throwing him down as if thrusting out one’s stomach.

Waza details

From the natural posture, the opponent attempts a Waza, pulling Tori (Player executing technique) forward with both hands while stepping toward Tori (Player executing technique). The opponent then spins around to place his back against Tori (Player executing technique), and, as he begins to draw Tori (Player executing technique) onto his hip, Tori (Player executing technique) counters with this Ushiro-goshi (Back hip throw) Waza.
First, Tori (Player executing technique) bends his knees to lower his body, positioning his knees in the hollows behind Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) knees.
This knee positioning disables the spring force of Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) knee at the leg which intended to use as a fulcrum, and effectively ends his Waza attempt.
Tori (Player executing technique) then releases his Hiki-te (Pulling hand) grasp on Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) sleeve and wraps both arms around Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) waist in a bear-hug grasp. In this posture, he lowers his upper body and with locked knees, destabilizes Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) balance toward the back.
In the instant Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) stretches in an attempt to improve his posture, Tori (Player executing technique) thrusts out his stomach against the back of Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) hips and lifts him high into the air.
Then, while pulling with the hand grasping Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) waist, and pushing with the hand grasping Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) collar, Tori (Player executing technique) throws Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) as if rotating him. Tori (Player executing technique) throws Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) straight downward, using the momentum from the spring-back action of his bowed body.

Waza usage tip

  • Tori (Player executing technique) must hug Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack) firmly, effectively using the spring action of both knees to lift him.
  • In order to prevent a Nage waza (Throwing techniques) by Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack), Tori (Player executing technique) must lower his hips and keep his body snugly against Uke (Player receiving opponent’s attack).