strange, from what i remember after kanos students beat the crap out of japans best JJ fighters, judo has been considered the better art.... maybe I imagined that bit though?
anyway, not all judo throws are about lifting. in fact, I would say the majority of them are about breaking balance (all of them actually) and tripping or pushing, not lifting. depends on the situation. if I am fighting someone heavier and shorter than me, o goshi (hip throw) would not be my choice. however against a tall lanky opponent o goshi would be much more effective.
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