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Standard Tsuri Goshi·Riki Judo Dojo·Added by Admin
Riki sensei explained tsuri-goshi (釣腰 - lifting hip throw) during judo class on 2-25-2022. 0:00 O-tsuri-goshi & ko-tsur…
Standard Tsuri Goshi
Genus釣腰(Tsuri Goshi)
TraditionalTranslation: lifting hip throw
Overview
Standard Tsuri Goshi executes the classical lifting hip throw where the thrower grips the opponent's belt with one hand, turns in, lifts the opponent onto the hip with an upward spring of the legs, and throws them forward over the hip. [1] The belt grip allows the thrower to generate significant vertical lift, elevating the opponent's centre of gravity above the hip fulcrum before the forward rotation. [1],[2] The throw produces a high-amplitude finish when the lift is powerful enough to fully elevate the opponent before the projection. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Tsuri goshi (lifting hip throw) uses a belt or waist grip to lift the opponent onto the hip, providing a very secure connection that makes the throw difficult to counter once the lift is achieved. [1] The lifting action elevates the opponent's centre of gravity above the thrower's hip, creating a strong wheeling action. [2]
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Competition Record
The standard tsuri goshi is scored in IJF competition. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Loading the opponent onto the hip and rotating them over it — the hip acts as the fulcrum
Joints Involved — Attacker's hip (fulcrum point), knees (deep bend for loading), core (rotation), opponent's centre of gravity (elevated)
Force Vector — Rotational — pulling and turning motion loads the opponent, then hip extension and rotation drives them over
Kuzushi (Off-balancing) — Forward and upward — breaking opponent's posture forward lifts their centre of gravity onto the attacker's hip
Position & Entry
From judo grip — Break the opponent's balance forward (kuzushi), turn in with hip below their centre of gravity, and rotate to throw
From clinch (overhook or underhook) — Secure inside position, turn the hips across the opponent's body, load and throw
Variants
Standard hip throw — full turn-in with hip below the opponent's centre of gravity
No-gi hip throw — adapted without gi grips, using overhook and collar tie
Drop hip throw — dropping to one knee to lower the fulcrum point
Combination hip throw — chaining from a failed foot technique or hand technique
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
5
High5/10
Hane-Goshi uses springing hip action; moderate amplitude
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— IJF — Legal throwing technique
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— UWW — Legal in both freestyle and Greco-Roman
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDF— Unified MMA — Legal throwing technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Secure a deep belt grip (or back-of-gi grip) before beginning your entry
✓Step across with a deep pivot, loading uke's weight onto your hip as you turn
✓Pull upward sharply with the belt hand while pulling the sleeve hand forward-and-down
✓Bend the knees deeply then straighten explosively — this is the spring that gives tsuri goshi its power
✓Keep your hips tight against uke throughout — any gap reduces the lifting efficiency
✓Follow through with full rotation — uke should land in front of you, not beside you
✓Drill the lift without completing the throw (uchikomi) to build the specific leg drive pattern
Common Mistakes
!Shallow belt grip that slips during the lift — grip deeply and firmly
!Not squatting low enough before the lift — the explosive straightening is the power source
!Pulling horizontally with the belt instead of vertically — the 'tsuri' (lift) must go upward
!Entering with the feet too far apart, which reduces leg drive
!Attempting the throw before uke's weight is fully loaded onto your hip
!Rotating without lifting — this turns it into a less effective o goshi variant
!Not practising the belt grip transition from standard gripping
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Lower Centre of Gravity — bend knees and drop hips to make the throw harder to executeBlock the Hip — post hand on the thrower's hip to prevent loadingStep Around — circle away from the throw direction to avoid being loadedGrip Break — deny the thrower their preferred gripping configurationStiff-Arm — maintain distance with straight arms to prevent the entry
Setup Chain
1Grip Setup (Kumi-kata) — establish the controlling grips needed for the throw
2Off-Balance (Kuzushi) — break the opponent's balance in the throwing direction
3Entry (Tsukuri) — position the body for the throw by turning, stepping, or loading
4Execution (Kake) — complete the throwing action with full commitment and follow-through
Sources & References
Primary Source
Kodokan Judo — Official Nage-waza Classification
1BookKodokan Judo — Official Nage-waza Classification
Traditional Judo throwing technique terminology (Kodokan Institute)
Official Kodokan ground technique classification system
Standard Japanese martial arts terminology (kanji/hiragana)
4OtherJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
5CitationKodokan Judo — Official Nage-waza Classification
Traditional Judo throwing technique terminology (Kodokan Institute)
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Athletics
Requires
hip rotation speed, core strength, lower back stability
Favours
strong hips and core, good flexibility for turning entry
Key muscles
hip rotators, core, quadriceps, latissimus dorsi
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I pull up, pull out, or pull around when doing tsuri goshi?
The direction of pull depends on what works best for your specific situation—it's situational. According to Riki Judo Dojo, you need to experiment to find which pulling angle is most effective for you.
How do I adjust tsuri goshi when throwing someone shorter than me?
Avoid pulling downward on a shorter opponent, as it only causes them to bend more. Instead, maintain constant kazushi (off-balance) throughout the technique, since losing it breaks the chain reaction needed for the throw.
What's the proper head and body motion to lift my opponent in tsuri goshi?
Turn your head and use a rocking motion with your body to lift your opponent—practice this motion on your own first to develop the timing and leverage needed.
How should my hand position and shoulder contact work when executing tsuri goshi?
Keep your hand in a proper position (not bent backward, which strains your shoulder) and use your shoulder to strike your opponent as you come over, then lift up before grabbing the belt and finishing the throw.
How does the Standard Tsuri Goshi work?
Standard Tsuri Goshi executes the classical lifting hip throw where the thrower grips the opponent's belt with one hand, turns in, lifts the opponent onto the hip with an upward spring of the legs, and throws them forward over the hip. The belt grip allows the thrower to generate significant vertical lift, elevating the opponent's centre of gravity above the hip fulcrum before the forward rotation.
Where does the Standard Tsuri Goshi come from?
The standard form of tsuri goshi has been part of the Kodokan curriculum since the original gokyo, representing the belt-grip hip throw tradition in judo. The technique is demonstrated in the Nage no Kata as a representative koshi-waza technique.
Is the Standard Tsuri Goshi legal in competition?
IJF: legal — Legal throwing technique; IBJJF: legal — Legal at all belt levels; UWW: legal — Legal in both freestyle and Greco-Roman; Unified MMA: legal — Legal throwing technique; ADCC: legal — Legal; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Standard Tsuri Goshi?
Danger rating 5/10. High — Hane-Goshi uses springing hip action; moderate amplitude
How do I set up the Standard Tsuri Goshi?
The standard setup chain: Grip Setup (Kumi-kata) → Off-Balance (Kuzushi) → Entry (Tsukuri) → Execution (Kake).
How do I defend against the Standard Tsuri Goshi?
Standard counters include: Lower Centre of Gravity — bend knees and drop hips to make the throw harder to execute / Block the Hip — post hand on the thrower's hip to prevent loading / Step Around — circle away from the throw direction to avoid being loaded / Grip Break — deny the thrower their preferred gripping configuration.
What are the variants of the Standard Tsuri Goshi?
Common variants: Standard hip throw (full turn-in with hip below the opponent's centre of gravity); No-gi hip throw (adapted without gi grips, using overhook and collar tie); Drop hip throw (dropping to one knee to lower the fulcrum point); Combination hip throw (chaining from a failed foot technique or hand technique).
How effective is the Standard Tsuri Goshi in competition?
The standard tsuri goshi is scored in IJF competition.
What are common mistakes when doing the Standard Tsuri Goshi?
Top errors to watch for: Shallow belt grip that slips during the lift — grip deeply and firmly / Not squatting low enough before the lift — the explosive straightening is the power source / Pulling horizontally with the belt instead of vertically — the 'tsuri' (lift) must go upward / Entering with the feet too far apart, which reduces leg drive.
What are other names for the Standard Tsuri Goshi?
The Standard Tsuri Goshi is also known as Tsuri Goshi, Classical Lifting Hip Throw, Standard Lift-Pull Hip, Kihon Tsuri Goshi.