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Uki Goshi

Uki Goshi means Floating Hip throw. It is a judo throwing technique (nage-waza).

Also translated as: Floating Hip.

This term appears on the the classic (vintage) USJA exam exam.

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Related terms

• Hane Goshi — Springing Hip throw
• Harai Goshi — Sweeping Hip throw
• O Goshi — Major Hip throw
• Tsuri Goshi — Lifting Hip throw
• Tsurikomi Goshi — Lifting Pulling Hip throw
• Uki Otoshi — Floating Drop