Tokushuwaza · Special techniques

Okurihikiotoshi送り引き落とし

rear pull-down

Technique demo

Reference photo

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Mechanics

The wrestler pulls the opponent down from behind his back.

Name breakdown

okuri — push from behind · hiki — pulling the opponent down · otoshi — dropping the opponent downward

What is Okurihikiotoshi?

Okurihikiotoshi (送り引き落とし) is a sumo technique from the Tokushuwaza group (Special techniques). Meaning: rear pull-down.

How is Okurihikiotoshi performed?

The wrestler pulls the opponent down from behind his back.

How difficult and common is Okurihikiotoshi?

Difficulty: 3/10. Frequency: approximately 0.1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Tokushuwaza group accounts for about 16% of all wins.