### Technique: Hip Toss ### Introduction The hip toss, known as *O Goshi* in Japanese, is a fundamental throwing technique used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and various other grappling arts. This technique capitalizes on leveraging your hip against an opponent's balance to execute a throw. This maneuver is most effective when performed from a standing position. --- ### Position: Standing - **Stand facing your opponent** with proper jiu-jitsu posture—feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hands up for control. ### Step-by-Step Instructions: #### 1. Initiate and Control - **Obtain a grip**: Secure a strong grip on your opponent's collar with one hand (usually referred to as the "collar grip"). - **Arm placement**: With your other hand, pivot into an underhook on the opponent’s opposite side, wrapping around their back or grabbing the belt if available. #### 2. Entering the Throw - **Step in Close**: With the leg closest to the underhook side, step in deeply between your opponent's feet or slightly past. - **Turn Your Hips**: Rotate your hips to face the same direction as your opponent, bringing your hips beneath theirs. This motion will create the lever needed for the throw. - **Align Hips**: The contact should be the side of your hip against the opponent's lower stomach area. #### 3. Execute the Throw - **Pull and Push**: With the collar grip, pull the opponent towards you slightly, simultaneously using the underhook to lift them off balance onto your hip. - **Lift and Rotate**: As you pivot, lift with your legs and use your hips to hoist your opponent over and around your waist. You are not lifting the opponent with strength; it should be a fluid, momentum-driven motion. #### 4. Completion - **Maintain Control**: As the opponent is rotated over your hip, guide them to the mat. Keep the grip firm to maintain control upon landing. - **Land Safely**: Use your technique to ensure your opponent lands securely to avoid injury, especially when practicing in a dojo environment. #### 5. Transition - **Follow:** Upon successfully completing the throw, ideally maintain top control, transitioning into a dominant ground position, such as side control or immediately moving to a submission setup if applicable. --- ### Key Points to Remember - **Maintain Close Contact**: Keep the hip contact tight and controlled to prevent gaps that can allow your opponent to escape. - **Timing is Crucial**: The success of a hip toss relies heavily on timing and precision, not just strength. - **Balance and Base**: Stay centered and grounded to maximize the impact and effectiveness of the throw. ### Conclusion Mastering the hip toss (*O Goshi*) provides a versatile addition to your standing game in BJJ, offering pathways to ground control and subsequent submissions. Practice diligently to enhance fluidity and precision.