Glossary of Judo waza (techniques) terms

Sode-tsurikomi-goshi (Sleeve lift-pull hip throw)

Summary

This is both a difficult and a beautiful Waza.

Features of this Waza

The Sode-tsurikomi-goshi (Sleeve lift-pull hip throw) Waza consists of lifting the opponent's Tsurite (Lifting hand), spinning around to bring the opponent against your back and onto your hip, and then throwing him forward in a sudden motion.

Waza details

This Waza differs from conventional techniques in that the roles of the Tsurite (Lifting hand) and Hiki-te (Pulling hand) are reversed.
In other words, Tori (Player executing technique) pulling hand is used to lift Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) lifting hand.
Because lifting Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) lifting hand requires considerable strength, this Waza is best suited to strong combatants.
In order to bring Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) snugly against his back and onto his hip, Tori (Player executing technique) must bend both his knees.
Using his pulling hand, Tori (Player executing technique) then uses the spring force of his knees to throw Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) forward in a sudden motion.
This Waza has many variations. In the lightweight divisions, Tori (Player executing technique) may push Uke (Player receiving opponent's attack) to one side or forward and down instead of lifting him.
The Sode-tsurikomi-goshi (Sleeve lift-pull hip throw) Waza is used by both women and men, and is frequently employed in competition.
Due to its speed and beauty, this Waza is popular with all age groups, from children to adults.
Although this Waza has a high degree of difficulty, any combatant who masters it will find that it adds another dimension to his/her attack capability.