Throwing techniques, such as ippon seoi nage (shoulder throw) or ogoshi (hip throw), enable judokas to unbalance and throw a bigger, stronger aggressor using their own strength against him or her.
Judo focuses on using the opponent’s strength against himself. Throwing techniques, such as ippon seoi nage (shoulder throw) or ogoshi (hip throw), enable judokas to unbalance and throw a bigger, stronger aggressor using their own strength against him or her. These techniques are based on principles of physics and body mechanics, making them accessible to everyone, regardless of physical strength.