Sotomuso外無双
outer knee twist-down
- Difficulty
- 4
- Frequency
- ≤0.1%
- Category
- Hinerite捻り手
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Mechanics
The wrestler grabs the outside of the opponent's left (or right) knee and, twisting him over his own left (or right) knee, drops him onto the dohyō.
Frequently asked about Sotomuso
What is Sotomuso?
Sotomuso (外無双) is a sumo technique from the Hinerite group (Twisting techniques). Meaning: outer knee twist-down.
How is Sotomuso performed?
The wrestler grabs the outside of the opponent's left (or right) knee and, twisting him over his own left (or right) knee, drops him onto the dohyō.
How difficult and common is Sotomuso?
Difficulty: 4/10. Frequency: approximately 0.1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Hinerite group accounts for about 6% of all wins.