Koshi Nage or the hip throw uses the movement of the waist and hips as uke is being lifted from the ground. This technique manifests itself in many variations, depending on the type of attack. Nage brings his side into contact with uke's lower

abdomen and using his own hips as a fulcrum, projects uke over his own body and onto the mat. This is achieved not through muscular force, but by uke's momentum as deployed by nage. Uke will be turned upside down in flight and land on his back.