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Throws and takedowns

Sweeping hip throw

Names by art: Judo: Harai-goshi

Appears in 1 art.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The attacker loads the opponent onto the hip and sweeps their thigh away with a straight leg, turning the throw into a large rotation around the attacker’s supporting leg.

Appears in 1 art

ArtName used in this art
JudoHarai-goshi

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Major outer reap Major inner reap Minor inner reap Outside leg trip Foot sweep Shoulder throw Hip throw Headlock hip throw Inner thigh throw Body drop Circle (stomach) throw Corner reversal Fireman’s carry Double-leg takedown Single-leg takedown Ankle pick Suplex / rear arching throw Arm drag Scooping throw Overarm belt throw Underarm belt throw Frontal force-out Wrist-turn throw Four-direction throw Entering throw Scissor takedown

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): List of judo techniques

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Wabukan (2026). “Sweeping hip throw”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/harai-goshi (accessed 2026-10-30).

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