Ogoshi Hip Throw: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

# Ogoshi Hip Throw: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

## What is the Ogoshi Hip Throw?

The Ogoshi Hip Throw is a fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique that every practitioner should master. Whether you're a white belt just starting out or an experienced grappler refining your game, understanding the mechanics and timing of this technique will elevate your BJJ.

## How to Perform the Ogoshi Hip Throw

Here's a detailed breakdown based on expert instruction:

# Ogoshi (Hip Throw)

Okay, guys, let's work the Ogoshi takedown, which is a hip throw, okay? All right, so basically that is, of course, I'm trying to keep very basic and do not go over too many details. So basically, the hip throw, the ogoshi, once we have grips, stay parallel here. So a very important movement is to create some kuzushi, which is making him a little bit out of balance. All right? So in order to do so, I step my right leg, and I use the hands on the arm and on the collar, and I pull him a little bit. You guys see that? This is very important. And then my right hand go on his belt, and I pivot doing the T on my feet.

Once I squat, I start lifting him. I always going to look to the opposite side. What is important? Turn a little bit. When you take down your training partner, make sure you keep holding their arm. So this way, they can land sideways. And then it's a properly throw, and there's no risk of injury here. What you cannot do, you cannot let go this arm and let the person fall flat on the floor. And then the throw is going to start hurting your training partner and then we'll mess up your training, okay?

So one more time, we're here, parallel. So I step my right foot and I create some kuzushi. So I pull his weight forward. And then right hand under his arm, grab his belt, pivot your hip. Very important. Try to stay on your toes. Don't go too much on your heels. Try to use toes. Why? Because you want to project your training partner forward, not backwards. Once you throw, keep holding his arm.

So there is another entrance for the Ogoshi, which is stay parallel, which is I hold his arm. I get an underhook and I walk to the side. From here, after I walk to the side, we step one, we step two, and then throw. Okay? This is also a very good set up to do the ogoshi so you have grips your right hand you get the underhook and you walk to the side look at the position I am and then you focus left foot and then right foot enter your hip and then you can throw.

All right, let's give it a try.

## Key Points to Remember

When drilling the Ogoshi Hip Throw, focus on these essential details:

1. **Positioning** — Your body position determines your success rate

2. **Timing** — Wait for the right moment, don't force it

3. **Grip** — Secure proper grips before committing to the technique

4. **Finish** — Follow through completely once you initiate

## Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many practitioners struggle with the Ogoshi Hip Throw because they:

- Rush the technique without proper setup

- Neglect the importance of base and balance

- Forget to control their opponent's reactions

- Don't drill both sides equally

## When to Use the Ogoshi Hip Throw

The Ogoshi Hip Throw works best when:

- Your opponent's weight distribution creates an opening

- You've set up the technique with proper grips

- You can commit fully to the movement

- You have a follow-up ready if the initial attempt fails

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*This technique guide is based on instruction from Professor Henrique, covering the Ogoshi Hip Throw as part of the JitsAI Fundamentals Course.*