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Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Nimaigeri, as the upper body is elevated before a cross-body kick removes the outer ankle

Nimaigeri

Nimaigeri is an official sumo kimarite in which after lifting the opponent, the attacker kicks the outside ankle with the opposite foot and topples the opponent toward that side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Sotokomata, as the hand reaches around the outside of the forward thigh as the upper body continues to turn

Sotokomata

Sotokomata is an official sumo kimarite in which following a throw or arm pull, the attacker scoops the opponent’s advanced leg from outside and takes the opponent down.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Komatasukui, as a hand catches the inside of the newly advanced thigh during a throwing exchange

Komatasukui

Komatasukui is an official sumo kimarite in which after the opponent steps forward to resist a throw, the attacker scoops the inside of that leg and drops the opponent backward.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Uchigake, as an inside hook reaps the far leg as the bodies fall together

Uchigake

Uchigake is an official sumo kimarite in which the attacker hooks the opponent’s opposite leg from inside, pulls that leg, and drops backward.