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Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Shitatehineri, as the inside belt hand tightens and turns the opponent into the floor

Sep 13, 2026

Shitatehineri

Shitatehineri is an official sumo kimarite in which an underarm mawashi grip twists the opponent down toward the gripping side.

Two sumo wrestlers demonstrate Izori, as both hands lift at the knees while the attacker disappears under the opponent and falls back

Sep 13, 2026

Izori

Izori is an official sumo kimarite in which the attacker lowers the hips beneath an opponent leaning forward, raises both knees with the hands, 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 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 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 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 Tsutaezori, as the attacker passes under the arm rather than lifting at the knees or securing a leg

Sep 13, 2026

Tsutaezori

Tsutaezori is an official sumo kimarite in which the attacker slips beneath the opponent’s armpit while arching backward and carries the opponent over.

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

Sep 13, 2026

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 Komatasukui, as a hand catches the inside of the newly advanced thigh during a throwing exchange

Sep 13, 2026

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

Sep 13, 2026

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.