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Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Soto-tasuki-zori, as the thigh hand comes from outside and above while the other hand controls the arm

Sep 13, 2026

Soto-tasuki-zori

Soto-tasuki-zori is an official sumo kimarite in which the attacker controls an inside arm and reaches from above to the same-side inner thigh before arching backward.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Tasuki-zori, as one hand fixes the arm while the other lifts the inner leg across the attacker’s body

Sep 13, 2026

Tasuki-zori

Tasuki-zori is an official sumo kimarite in which the attacker controls an inside arm at the elbow, ducks underneath, lifts the inner leg, and arches backward.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Kakezori, as a low head position and leg hook combine as the attacker falls backward beneath the opponent

Sep 13, 2026

Kakezori

Kakezori is an official sumo kimarite in which the attacker puts the head under an inside arm, steps deep, adds a leg hook or knee prop, and arches backward.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Shumokuzori, as the opponent is visibly loaded across the attacker’s shoulder before the backward fall

Sep 13, 2026

Shumokuzori

Shumokuzori is an official sumo kimarite in which the attacker enters beneath the opponent, carries the opponent across a shoulder, and arches backward.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Susoharai, as the attacking foot clears the rear of the forward leg while upper-body control continues

Sep 13, 2026

Susoharai

Susoharai is an official sumo kimarite in which after a pulling throw or arm pull, the attacker sweeps the opponent’s advanced leg from behind.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Susotori, as the hand takes the outer ankle during a counter to a throwing action

Sep 13, 2026

Susotori

Susotori is an official sumo kimarite in which while resisting a throw, the attacker catches the opponent’s ankle from outside and knocks the opponent down.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Ashitori, as both arms secure one leg while the attacker’s body rises through the opponent’s base

Sep 13, 2026

Ashitori

Ashitori is an official sumo kimarite in which the attacker ducks underneath, embraces one leg with both hands, and forces or tips the opponent out or down.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Kozumatori, as the hand closes at the front of the ankle rather than on the toes or whole leg

Sep 13, 2026

Kozumatori

Kozumatori is an official sumo kimarite in which the attacker catches the front of the opponent’s advancing ankle, lifts it, and pulls the opponent down.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Tsumatori, as the hand controls the toes rather than the ankle as the opponent steps forward

Sep 13, 2026

Tsumatori

Tsumatori is an official sumo kimarite in which from the opponent’s side, the attacker catches the toes of a forward-moving foot and pulls them up and backward.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Ōmata, as the hand switches past the near leg to lift the opponent’s distant inner thigh

Sep 13, 2026

Ōmata

Ōmata is an official sumo kimarite in which when the opponent withdraws the leg targeted by a smaller thigh scoop, the attacker reaches inside to scoop the farther leg.