Judo Makikomi Throw Difference: Hane, Hani, Soto, and Uchi

Understanding the Judo Makikomi Throw Difference

Makikomi throws wrap the attacker’s body around uke and use sacrifice to complete the technique. These variations change by entry, leg action, and the line of attack. Knowing the Judo Makikomi Throw Difference helps you choose the right variant during randori.

For historical notes and variant listings, see a practical discussion of named throws on MartialArtsJudo.info.

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Makikomi Throw Variations

Throw Name	Meaning / Alias	Key idea	Mechanics	Direction of throw	Unique feature
Hane-makikomi	Spring wraparound	Use a springing lift plus wrap sacrifice	Springing leg action, then wrap and sacrifice fall	Forward / diagonal	“Spring” lift before wrapping
Harai-makikomi	Sweep wraparound	Sweep action leads directly into the wrap	Sweeping leg, then wrap and drive through	Forward / strong diagonal	Emphasis on sweep before wrap
Soto-makikomi	Outer wraparound	Wrap the  uke from the outside and fall	Step outside, wrap uke’s arm, fall sideways	Outside line/flank	Attacks from the flank with strong outside commitment
Uchi-makikomi	Inner wraparound	Enter inside and wrap across uke’s front	Inside entry, tight arm wrap, fall inward	Inside line / across front	Penetrating inside line attack

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Hane-makikomi — key idea, mechanics, direction, unique feature

Key idea: Use a springing motion like hane-goshi, then wrap uke for a sacrifice throw.

Mechanics: Tori lifts uke with a springing leg action, then wraps uke’s arm or torso and falls.

Direction: The throw moves forward, often on a diagonal line.

Unique feature: The brief lift or “spring” distinguishes it from sweep-based makikomi variants.

Harai-makikomi — key idea, mechanics, direction, unique feature

Key idea: Use a sweeping leg action to off-balance uke, then convert to a wrap and fall.

Mechanics: Tori sweeps Uke’s leg or base, immediately wraps the arm, and drives the sacrifice fall.

Direction: The throw usually travels forward with a strong diagonal component.

Unique feature: The technique relies on the sweep (harai) to create the opening for the wrap.

Soto-makikomi — key idea, mechanics, direction, unique feature

Key idea: Attack from the outside, wrap uke’s arm, and commit to a side sacrifice fall.

Mechanics: Tori steps to uke’s outside, pulls or lifts, wraps the arm, and falls across uke’s flank.

Direction: The throw follows an outside line toward uke’s flank.

Unique feature: The outside wrap makes it harder for the uke to post with the inside leg.

Variants like ko-uchi-makikomi and other makikomi mentions appear in practical technique lists on MartialArtsJudo.info.

Uchi-makikomi — key idea, mechanics, direction, unique feature

Key idea: Enter the inside, break the uke inward, wrap tightly, and fall to complete the throw.

Mechanics: Tori penetrates inside uke’s frame, secures a tight wrap, and drops across uke’s front.

Direction: The technique works on an inside line, crossing in front of uke.

Unique feature: The inside line enables a more direct and penetrating attack than outside wraps.

Practical notes on choosing a makikomi variant

When a hip throw fails, you can transition to a makikomi to finish the action.

If the uke resists outward, choose Soto-makikomi to wrap from the flank and force a fall.

If the uke collapses forward, Hane-makikomi gives a lift and wrap to exploit that momentum.

If uke steps or opens inside, Harai-makikomi or Uchi-makikomi will target the newly exposed line.

Safety and ukemi

Makikomi commits both partners to a rolling, high-energy fall, so proper ukemi is essential.

Teach safe breakfalls before any full-speed makikomi drilling.

For articles on ukemi and concussion awareness in judo, see MartialArtsJudo.info’s safety discussion.

How to practise these differences in class

Start each variation with slow uchi-komi, focusing on entry timing and grip control.

Drill the transition from a failed hip or sweep to a makikomi wrap repeatedly at low speed.

Keep your partner’s safety central; always stop if their breakfalls look unsafe.

This article highlighted the practical Judo Makikomi Throw Difference and listed clear applications.

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