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Harai Goshi

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

This term appears on the Yonkyu level of the official USJA rank exam.

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Related terms

• De Ashi Harai — Advanced Foot Sweep throw
• Hane Goshi — Springing Hip throw
• Harai Tsurikomi Ashi — Sweeping Foot Stop throw
• O Goshi — Major Hip throw
• Okuri Ashi Harai — Sliding Foot Sweep throw
• Tsuri Goshi — Lifting Hip throw