Tokushuwaza · Special techniques
Kimetaoshi極め倒し
arm-bar knock-down
- Difficulty
- 3
- Frequency
- ~0.2%
- Category
- Tokushuwaza特殊技
Technique demo
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Reference photo
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Mechanics
Variant of kimedashi — after locking the arms, the wrestler dumps the opponent onto the dohyō instead of pushing him out.
FAQ
Frequently asked about Kimetaoshi
What is Kimetaoshi?
Kimetaoshi (極め倒し) is a sumo technique from the Tokushuwaza group (Special techniques). Meaning: arm-bar knock-down.
How is Kimetaoshi performed?
Variant of kimedashi — after locking the arms, the wrestler dumps the opponent onto the dohyō instead of pushing him out.
How difficult and common is Kimetaoshi?
Difficulty: 3/10. Frequency: approximately 0.2% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Tokushuwaza group accounts for about 16% of all wins.