Harimanage波離間投げ
throw with backward belt grip
- Difficulty
- 4
- Frequency
- ≤0.1%
- Category
- Hinerite捻り手
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Mechanics
The wrestler reaches over the opponent's back, grabs his mawashi and throws him forward or to the side. Demands exceptional flexibility — known from the repertoire of Estonian wrestler Baruto and yokozuna Wakanohana II.
Frequently asked about Harimanage
What is Harimanage?
Harimanage (波離間投げ) is a sumo technique from the Hinerite group (Twisting techniques). Meaning: throw with backward belt grip.
How is Harimanage performed?
The wrestler reaches over the opponent's back, grabs his mawashi and throws him forward or to the side. Demands exceptional flexibility — known from the repertoire of Estonian wrestler Baruto and yokozuna Wakanohana II.
How difficult and common is Harimanage?
Difficulty: 4/10. Frequency: approximately 0.1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Hinerite group accounts for about 6% of all wins.