Koshino Kaiten / Hip Rotation

腰の回転

Biomechanical principle of explosive hip rotation driving mass into strikes and blocks.

Quick Facts

CategoryConcept / Principle

Pronunciation/[koh-shee-noh kye-ten]/

Alternative NamesHip drive, Rotational hip power generation

Definition

Koshino Kaiten ('hip rotation') is the engine of Japanese martial arts. Arms and legs act purely as transmitters; true kinetic energy originates from snapping the pelvis and core hips, transferring total body weight behind strikes.

Related Terms

Hara / Tanden腹 / 丹田

Lower abdomen representing the physical and energetic center of balance.

Kime決め

Instantaneous tightening of the body focusing maximum force into a single point of impact.

Tsuki / Zuki突きの / 突き

Thrusting straight punch or weapon thrust in Japanese martial disciplines.

Gyaku-zuki / Reverse Punch逆突き

Reverse straight punch executed with the rear hand opposite to the lead leg.

Associated Martial Arts

Takamura Shindo Yoshin-ryu Tenjin Shin-ryu Jujutsu Jikishin-ryu Jujutsu Kosen Judo Kawaishi Judo Byakuren Kaikan Asayama Ichiden-ryu Tenjin Shin'yo-ryu Jujutsu Shotokan Kyushin-ryu Jujutsu Takagi-ryu Jujutsu Chokushin-ryu Jujutsu Shindo Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu Unkei-ryu Jujutsu Seidokaikan Karate Sekiguchi-ryu Jujutsu Hontai Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu Kito-ryu Shinno Shinto-ryu Jujutsu Kyokushin Budokai Shibukawa-ryu Jujutsu