Nagete · Throwing techniques

Koshinage腰投げ

hip throw

Technique demo

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Reference photo

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Mechanics

The wrestler bends and throws the opponent over his own hip onto the dohyō.

Name breakdown

oshi — continuous push (constant contact) · nage — throw

What is Koshinage?

Koshinage (腰投げ) is a sumo technique from the Nagete group (Throwing techniques). Meaning: hip throw.

How is Koshinage performed?

The wrestler bends and throws the opponent over his own hip onto the dohyō.

How difficult and common is Koshinage?

Difficulty: 8/10. Frequency: approximately 0.1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Nagete group accounts for about 15% of all wins.