Harai Goshi

Harai Goshi is classified as Koshi Waza (Hip Technique) in Judo.

Harai Goshi involves turning in front of your opponent, loading them on to your hip and finishing the throw by sweeping your opponent's leg to throw them.

Here's a basic breakdown of how Harai Goshi is typically executed:

1. Grip: On the sleeve and high on the lapel.
2. Kuzushi (Off-balance): Step around in front of your opponent, breaking their balance to the front corner, drawing them forwards through the sleeve and driving up through the lapel as you rotate.
3. Entry: Continue pulling with both hands until his chest and abdomen come into contact with your torso. Bring your outside leg past your opponents and sweep upward and outward against their leg with your thigh.
4. Execution: To finish the throw, twist through, pulling strongly forward and downward with both hands to bring your opponent over on to their back in front of you.

Harai Goshi requires precise timing, coordination, and proper use of leverage to be effective...otherwise you just end up kicking your opponent.

Watch the video below for Left & Right demonstrations, a breakdown or the movement and competition examples: