Seoi-nage / Shoulder Throw
背負い投げ
Iconic Judo hand throw where the opponent is loaded onto the attacker's back and thrown over the shoulder.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[seh-oy nah-geh]/
Alternative NamesShoulder throw, Two-handed shoulder throw
Definition
Seoi-nage ('back-carrying throw') is a staple Judo Te-waza. Pivoting 180 degrees inside the opponent's space, the thrower wedges their back under the opponent's chest, locks an arm (Ippon) or lapel (Morote), and pulls them over.
Related Terms
Ippon一本
Highest score achievable in Judo and Karate resulting in an immediate match victory.
Tsukuri / Kake作り / 掛けSecond (Tsukuri = positioning) and third (Kake = execution) phases of throwing in Judo.
Nage-waza / Throwing Techniques投げ技Category encompassing all throwing and takedown techniques in Judo, Aikido, and Jujutsu.
Te-waza / Hand Throws手技Subcategory of standing throws (Nage-waza) where the arms and shoulders execute the primary force.