Shitatenage下手投げ
throw with inside belt grip
- Difficulty
- 4
- Frequency
- ~2.8%
- Category
- Nagete投げ手
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Mechanics
Variant of uwatenage with an inside grip (shitate — under the opponent's arm). The wrestler pulls the belt downward and turns, throwing the opponent.
Frequently asked about Shitatenage
What is Shitatenage?
Shitatenage (下手投げ) is a sumo technique from the Nagete group (Throwing techniques). Meaning: throw with inside belt grip.
How is Shitatenage performed?
Variant of uwatenage with an inside grip (shitate — under the opponent's arm). The wrestler pulls the belt downward and turns, throwing the opponent.
How difficult and common is Shitatenage?
Difficulty: 4/10. Frequency: approximately 2.8% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Nagete group accounts for about 15% of all wins.
What is the hardest part of Shitatenage?
Keeping the inside grip without letting the opponent block the arm movement.