Tokkurinage徳利投げ
two-handed head twist
- Difficulty
- 8
- Frequency
- ≤0.1%
- Category
- Hinerite捻り手
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Mechanics
The wrestler grips the opponent's head or neck with both hands in a pincer motion and twists him onto the dohyō. The name comes from the shape of a sake bottle (tokkuri).
Frequently asked about Tokkurinage
What is Tokkurinage?
Tokkurinage (徳利投げ) is a sumo technique from the Hinerite group (Twisting techniques). Meaning: two-handed head twist.
How is Tokkurinage performed?
The wrestler grips the opponent's head or neck with both hands in a pincer motion and twists him onto the dohyō. The name comes from the shape of a sake bottle (tokkuri).
How difficult and common is Tokkurinage?
Difficulty: 8/10. Frequency: approximately 0.1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Hinerite group accounts for about 6% of all wins.