Student Objectives:
1The students will examine using the hips as an effective way to throw a non-resisting partner while using a basic Hip Toss.
The student will differentiate between pulling with their back and lifting with their hips while performing the Hip Toss.
Teaching Cues:
Power C
Underhook to the Back
Plant the Foot
Step in Front
Lift the Booty
CONTROL!
Lesson: Hip Toss
The assisting student will start having their legs shoulder-width apart with Zombie Arms. The practicing student will take a same side, Power C Grip on the wrist. The practicing student will then place an underhook with their other arm and step deep around the back. The practicing student’s face will press firmly against the assisting student’s chest with their head facing the Power C Grip.
To set up the footwork, the practicing student should step deep behind the assisting student with the foot that corresponds with the Underhook. Then, with the foot corresponding with the Power C Grip, the practicing student will step the foot in front of the assisting student. Make sure to leave enough room for the second foot (that is behind the assisting student) to step in front.
As the practicing student brings up the foot from behind the assisting student, it should be planted close to the practicing student's other foot, in a squat, with the hips orientated forward. The practicing student will complete the throw holding tightly with both arms, pulling the assisting student onto the back of their hips, and extending their legs with the intent of raising their buttocks. When done correctly this will create an extremely strong lifting power.
To finish the throw the practicing student will release the grip around the hip and allow the assisting student to fall to the floor. The hand that was controlling with a Power C grip should maintain the grip and continue to lift.
This throw can gain some height. It is extremely important that the assisting student be proficient with the break fall technique but also important for the practicing student to have control of their partner. Make sure to reinforce that the practicing student is responsible for the assisting student when they are lifted off the floor.
Possible Extensions:
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners are conditioned to protect their back. When stepping towards the back with the Underhook it is very common for proficient grapplers to try and protect their back by stepping behind the practicing student. This is the desired location for the entry for the hips anyway so this can be a very clean and powerful set up. To practice this have the practicing student step behind the assisting student initially, and then have the assisting student try to hide their back by stepping behind the practicing student. Otherwise the grips and throws take place the same.
After completing the throw, if the Power C grip was maintained, there is an easy and clean transition into the armbar. This can be accomplished by lightly placing the knee on the ribs and then stepping over the head. Once the foot is planted on the far side of the head the practicing student will sit directly to the floor while trying to keep their hips as close to the shoulder as possible.
Possible Refinements:
Very commonly students will complete this throw by bending over to pull the assisting student up on their lower back and then pull them over with their arms. While this can work, it is not the most mechanically advantageous and can lead to a host of problems as the practicing student progresses through more advanced ranks.
Make sure the practicing student holds onto the grip on the wrist. This will help guide the rotation of the assisting student’s body, but it also slows down the descent. There are variations of this throw when you seamlessly follow the assisting student to the ground as you’re completing the throw, but this can be very difficult to practice without the use of a crash pad. If you’re looking to practice the throw this way, make sure the students have the proper safety equipment and they are knowledgeable with how this throw works.
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Teaching Reflections:
How did I do teaching?
What could I do better next time?
Did the student gain proficiency in lesson material?