Ketaguri蹴手繰り
twisting ankle sweep
- Difficulty
- 6
- Frequency
- ~0.5%
- Category
- Kakete掛け手
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Mechanics
Right after the tachi-ai, the wrestler kicks the opponent's legs to the outside while simultaneously twisting or pushing, toppling him onto the dohyō.
Frequently asked about Ketaguri
What is Ketaguri?
Ketaguri (蹴手繰り) is a sumo technique from the Kakete group (Leg and hooking techniques). Meaning: twisting ankle sweep.
How is Ketaguri performed?
Right after the tachi-ai, the wrestler kicks the opponent's legs to the outside while simultaneously twisting or pushing, toppling him onto the dohyō.
How difficult and common is Ketaguri?
Difficulty: 6/10. Frequency: approximately 0.5% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Kakete group accounts for about 2.5% of all wins.
What is the hardest part of Ketaguri?
Timing — the technique is executed immediately after the tachi-ai, demanding a split-second decision.