Tsukaminageつかみ投げ
throw by lifting
- Difficulty
- 9
- Frequency
- ≤0.1%
- Category
- Nagete投げ手
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Mechanics
The wrestler grabs the mawashi and lifts the opponent's entire body, hurling him behind himself onto the dohyō. One of the hardest throwing techniques — requires exceptional strength.
Frequently asked about Tsukaminage
What is Tsukaminage?
Tsukaminage (つかみ投げ) is a sumo technique from the Nagete group (Throwing techniques). Meaning: throw by lifting.
How is Tsukaminage performed?
The wrestler grabs the mawashi and lifts the opponent's entire body, hurling him behind himself onto the dohyō. One of the hardest throwing techniques — requires exceptional strength.
How difficult and common is Tsukaminage?
Difficulty: 9/10. Frequency: approximately 0.1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Nagete group accounts for about 15% of all wins.