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Ushiro Goshi

Ushiro Goshi means Back Hip Throw. It is a judo throwing technique (nage-waza).

This technique appears on the USJA exam's demonstration lists.

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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 Goshi — Floating Hip throw