IMAC Dojo Judo Curriculum · Level 6
Judo Level 6: Utsuri Goshi — See the lift and the hip transfer
Utsuri Goshi is a hip technique involving a lift followed by transfer onto the hip. That transition helps distinguish Ushiro Goshi.
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Thaninpong Supapitakpong (Phoenix)Founder of IMAC DojoUpdated 5 Oct 2026
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Short Answer
Utsuri Goshi is a hip technique involving a lift followed by transfer onto the hip. That transition helps distinguish Ushiro Goshi.
Key Takeaways
- Observe the response before lifting.
- Follow transfer onto the hip.
- Watch supporting hands through landing.
Do not stop viewing at the lift; follow how the partner moves onto the hip.
In this article
What the name tells us
移腰, Utsuri Goshi, combines transfer with hip.
How the technique works
In response to the partner’s entry, lifting is only one phase. Transfer and controlled landing follow; it is not lifting and flinging away.
Utsuri Goshi hinges on transferring uke onto the rear hip after lifting in response to an entry. So the Kodokan describes more than wrapping the waist and throwing back. Inspect the middle phase between lift and throw to see where uke is taken.
What to watch in the clips
- Observe the response before lifting.
- Follow transfer onto the hip.
- Watch supporting hands through landing.
A distinction worth noticing
Ushiro Goshi has a more direct lift-and-drop action. Utsuri Goshi transfers onto the hip, so compare what happens after the lift.
Ushiro Goshi lifts and drops downward; Utsuri Goshi transfers onto the hip. If a clip omits the middle, the distinction can disappear. Watch continuously rather than naming it only by landing direction.
Taking the lesson back to practice
Do not surprise a partner with a counter. Let an instructor set direction and suitable loading, start slowly and stop if the lift cannot be controlled.
The Level here refers to the IMAC Dojo curriculum. Use the article and clips to prepare questions and review them with your instructor. Practical training needs a suitable partner, space and controlled conditions.
Take the clip to your instructor and ask about standing position and the timing for receiving the partner's movement. Lifting a partner is a real load; do not lift higher to search for the hip transfer independently. Learn support and receiving together.
Connect this with your next lesson
- Understand the foundations of judo
- Revisit ukemi before throwing practice
- Compare with Ushiro Goshi
- IMAC Judo Academy
- IMAC Judo Academy — Level 6
- Same level: Sukui Nage
- Same level: Sumi Gaeshi
- Same level: Uki Otoshi
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An IMAC Dojo clip accompanying Utsuri Goshi. Use the observations and distinctions in this article to guide your viewing.
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Sources and further reading
- 移腰 — 講道館 柔道 技名称一覧 — 講道館ReferenceAccessed 29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does any lift identify it?
No. Look for the subsequent hip transfer.
How is it different from Ushiro Goshi?
Compare transfer onto the hip with a more direct lift and drop.
Why agree with the partner beforehand?
The response changes direction and lifts the partner, requiring prepared receiving.
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