Judo – Harai Goshi

Harai Goshi – Judo’s Sweeping Hip Throw

This page shows how to do Harai Goshi (or Sweeping Hip Throw) in Judo. This technique is classified as a Koshi Waza or Judo hip technique.

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Instructional Video For Harai Goshi

How Harai Goshi Is Used In Mixed Martial Arts

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